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.
What are the most healthy food during pregnancy?
Ava
I'm on approx. 5 weeks pregnant and I want to have a healthy baby. Please list the food so I can eat healthy for me and my baby. Thank you! :]
Answer
Congratulations, mama to be!
First be sure to get at least 1 gram of Folic Acid daily, either in your Prenatal Vitamin or in your food or other supplement. This has been proven to prevent neural tube birth defects.
Also, protein is extremely important - be sure to get lots of protein!
Obviously fruits and veggies.
Omega-3 has been shown to help with brain development - it is worth taking that as a supplement, but be sure it is one which is mercury-free!
Attached is the list of healthy foods to eat.
I wish you all the best!
Congratulations, mama to be!
First be sure to get at least 1 gram of Folic Acid daily, either in your Prenatal Vitamin or in your food or other supplement. This has been proven to prevent neural tube birth defects.
Also, protein is extremely important - be sure to get lots of protein!
Obviously fruits and veggies.
Omega-3 has been shown to help with brain development - it is worth taking that as a supplement, but be sure it is one which is mercury-free!
Attached is the list of healthy foods to eat.
I wish you all the best!
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