Thursday, March 29, 2012

Let them eat fish! Just not BIG ones.

Mercury is found naturally in our environment. Most commonly as a liquid or a gas. We are exposed to it through the dental work in our mouths, the food we eat, mainly fish, and until recently, vaccines. While the body is capable of eliminating mercury from the body, it should only be consumed in tiny amounts.

But we love fish and maybe aren't so crazy about the saturated fats in pork, beef, and chicken.  Fish are a great source of omega 3s, the B vitamins and protein which are so essential to the developing brain of a fetus.  So to aid with the confusion, I've added a link below which clearly charts what is suitable for a mother-to-be.




Here is a great resource from the American Pregnancy Association about types and amounts of fish suitable for pregnancy. 

Seems fish isn't such a catch 22 after all.

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