Seafood Cravings... Is It Safe?

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Fish or seafood is a part of daily diet among Filipinos. When I moved here in the USA, availability of fish is very limited. I have learned to eat and appreciate fish fillet since those were the only ones that are easily available in the local area.

When I got pregnant with Andrea, I craved for fish. Any fish especially the ones that are only available in the Asian market. I love eating fish but I did stay away from fish like shark, mackerel, sword fish and tile fish because it is known to have a high mercury content. Other than those, I ate a lot of fish which we bought in Atlanta ( a good two hour drive from our place). When I was pregnant (actually, until now), I always eat seafood ( shrimps, crabs, shells and more).

I have learned from healthy tuna website that lean protein, vitamins and minerals found in fish are good for everyone. But moms-to-be and their babies especially benefit from eating fish because it contains a healthy fat called DHA omega-3s. These special omega-3s help babies’ brains and eyes develop normally and may help moms to prevent and manage a type of depression called post-partum depression. I know there are many who suffered from depression after they gave birth, this could have been avoided if they have eaten seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as canned and pouched tuna. Studies shown that eating seafood during pregnancy is beneficial to the health of pregnant women and their babies.

Seafood craving is safe to indulge while pregnant. It is even recommended to eat seafood while planning to get pregnant and after giving birth. You can read more about scientific studies on pregnancy and seafood consumption at HealthyTuna.com!

Eating Tuna and Seafood While Pregnant

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of HealthyTuna.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

There are many myths about eating tuna and seafood during pregnancy. For first time mothers, it is but normal to listen to people who have experienced pregnancy. It is true that pregnant women should stay away from fish high in mercury (shark, mackerel, swordfish, tilefish). On the other hand, pregnant women should not stop eating seafood entirely for the whole nine months. It is actually SMART to eat seafood during pregnancy.

A scientific study was just released in which the findings show that women who skip seafood during pregnancy could be putting themselves in danger for depression. Researchers conclude that limiting the seafood consumption during pregnancy could be detrimental to optimal fetal development. It is actually found out that, mothers who eat the most seafood during pregnancy — more than 12 ounces per week — have children with the highest developmental outcomes. It was also found out that, women with the highest fish intake (2 ounces per day on average) had children 25% more likely to have higher developmental scores at 6 months and almost 30% more likely to have higher scores at 18 months. Therefore, eating healthy tuna is good for the health of the little one.

I know that tuna is healthy that is why when I was pregnant I never stopped eating one of my favorite tuna sandwich. Here's my very easy and simple recipe:

Ingredients:
1 small can tuna in chunks (drain)
mayonnaise
pepper
pickle relish
boiled egg (diced)
onion (diced)

Directions:

Mix altogether. Spread in a whole wheat bread.