Stephen
I love to fish and we live on an island so naturally there is an abundance of seafood. My pregnant wife keeps telling me that she shouldn't eat fish since it might contain mercury that could harm the baby. Who am I to argue with a doctor or someone that has done years of research on the topic, however, with that being said..... are you telling me that the entire country of Japan or other seafood dependent islands are doing it wrong and are actually poising their babies?!? Japan has a lower incident of autism, allergies, and are a lot smarter than us in America so I'm not totally sold on this whole "no fish" idea. That country is doing something right and seafood is a staple of that countries diet. Any intelligent ideas?
Answer
I would not recommend fish during pregnancy. All fish today in the wild, oceans are full of mercury. Some places more then others.
Another issue is fish not cooked thoroughly if it's reef fish in tropical areas, they tend to be infected the most with a parasite that if you get infected will put millions of baby tiny microscopic worms in your body and eventually kill you. Cooking it properly is key if you eat reef fish, never ever raw.
Actually autism in Japan is greater then America if you look at recent autism rates. Japan also has the least amount of children being born and fewer population. This study finds that because the population proportions are not the same then Japan must have higher rates. Currently about 9 out of every 1000 in the USA have a autism form. In Japan the last result from a 2005 study showed 48 out of every 1000 had it.
High levels of mercury have dramatic brain growth and developmental problems in fetus development and newborns. I suspect mothers with high levels of not only mercury but pesticides in their diets are passing this on to the child through the breast milk or during fetal development.
Everything we eat now has large amounts of pesticides and other forms of chemicals that processed foods have. I would put my money on these things as the culprit to the large incidence of autism today and health problems. Japan is faced with huge processed food industries. Most of their foods are processed in the same way as ours in the USA. Not to mention they got higher levels of mercury in their blood then Americans.
I would not recommend fish during pregnancy. All fish today in the wild, oceans are full of mercury. Some places more then others.
Another issue is fish not cooked thoroughly if it's reef fish in tropical areas, they tend to be infected the most with a parasite that if you get infected will put millions of baby tiny microscopic worms in your body and eventually kill you. Cooking it properly is key if you eat reef fish, never ever raw.
Actually autism in Japan is greater then America if you look at recent autism rates. Japan also has the least amount of children being born and fewer population. This study finds that because the population proportions are not the same then Japan must have higher rates. Currently about 9 out of every 1000 in the USA have a autism form. In Japan the last result from a 2005 study showed 48 out of every 1000 had it.
High levels of mercury have dramatic brain growth and developmental problems in fetus development and newborns. I suspect mothers with high levels of not only mercury but pesticides in their diets are passing this on to the child through the breast milk or during fetal development.
Everything we eat now has large amounts of pesticides and other forms of chemicals that processed foods have. I would put my money on these things as the culprit to the large incidence of autism today and health problems. Japan is faced with huge processed food industries. Most of their foods are processed in the same way as ours in the USA. Not to mention they got higher levels of mercury in their blood then Americans.
pregnancy question... food?
Paeyton
im 15 and 5 months pregnant and i was wondering what i can and cant eat. My parents always tell me what to go make so i can eat, but like i dont know what i cant have. i know i cant have chocolate. but im planning on moving out with my boyfriend soon.
so can you please help?
thanks, God Bless
-paeyton
Answer
Who said you can't have chocolate? I have never heard of that! You can eat pretty much anything, just make sure to follow the food pyramid. You want to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. I ate a lot of fresh fruit, veggies, whole grain breads, cheese, milk, chicken, fish, and lean meat. Here is what you should be careful with:
Raw/undercooked meats and fish
Unpasteurized juices and dairy products
You aren't supposed to eat a lot of fish but its OK to have Salmon, shrimp, catfish, and a few others. Just make sure it is cooked all the way and only have one or 2 servings a week. Fish contains omega-3s, which will help with baby's brain and eye development. Also they are a less fatty way to get protein.
Aspartame ( an artificial sweetener that is found in diet foods/drinks, certain types of gum or candy, sweet and low)
Caffeine: No more than 200mg a day, which means a latte or a soda here and there is OK if you need it, but why give your baby crap like that?
Congrats on your pregnancy, hope everything goes wonderful for you!
Who said you can't have chocolate? I have never heard of that! You can eat pretty much anything, just make sure to follow the food pyramid. You want to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. I ate a lot of fresh fruit, veggies, whole grain breads, cheese, milk, chicken, fish, and lean meat. Here is what you should be careful with:
Raw/undercooked meats and fish
Unpasteurized juices and dairy products
You aren't supposed to eat a lot of fish but its OK to have Salmon, shrimp, catfish, and a few others. Just make sure it is cooked all the way and only have one or 2 servings a week. Fish contains omega-3s, which will help with baby's brain and eye development. Also they are a less fatty way to get protein.
Aspartame ( an artificial sweetener that is found in diet foods/drinks, certain types of gum or candy, sweet and low)
Caffeine: No more than 200mg a day, which means a latte or a soda here and there is OK if you need it, but why give your baby crap like that?
Congrats on your pregnancy, hope everything goes wonderful for you!
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