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8 Healthiest Foods for You and Your Baby
Shrimp
Shrimp
Concerns about raw shellfish and foodborne illness, as well as mercury in fish have many women reluctant to eat seafood at all while they’re pregnant. But avoiding shrimp means you’re missing out on extra zinc, protein and iodine, as well as some omega-3 fatty acids. Experts say pregnant women can enjoy three servings of seafood that’s low in mercury, like shrimp, a week.
Serving idea: Serve grilled shrimp kebabs on a bed of dark leafy greens, or snack on cold cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce.
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By Nicole Ferring Holovach, MS, RD. Published on January 16, 2012. Updated on August 9, 2015. Nicole F. Holovach is a freelance writer and registered dietitian in Frederick, MD. Find out more about her integrative nutrition counseling practice at her website, www.wholehealthrd.com.
Reviewed by Shira R. Goldenholz, MD, MPH on August 4, 2015.
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