Not exact matches
Also, although fish and shellfish can be an extremely healthy part
of your pregnancy diet (they contain beneficial
omega - 3 fatty acids and are
high in protein and low in saturated fat), you should
avoid eating certain kinds due to
high levels of mercury, which can damage the brain
of a developing fetus.
2 - 4 servings
of wild fish and shellfish weekly to supply good
Omega 3 fatty acids that build baby's brain, but
avoid fish with
high mercury
levels like tuna, swordfish and grouper
To
avoid those conditions, dietary experts recommend ramping up your daily dose
of fruits and vegetables, substituting whole grains for refined carbs, replacing fatty red meat with
omega -3-rich fish, cooking with olive or sesame oil instead
of hydrogenated vegetable oil, consuming nuts and seeds and foods with
high levels of antioxidants, and drinking plenty
of fluids, especially purified (but not distilled) water.
Good brand
of Omega 3 fatty acids such as Nordic Naturals at a
higher than typical dose (call for recommended dose), make sure not a formulation that includes Vitamin D. Sensitive Skin diets and some prescription diets may have some
of these skin support components, often the OFA
level is not
high enough to
avoid supplements but the diets may be helpful.