{"id":1402,"date":"2023-04-25T08:32:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T08:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2023-05-15T09:07:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T09:07:49","slug":"pregnancy-nutrition-foods-to-avoid-for-a-healthy-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/pregnancy-nutrition-foods-to-avoid-for-a-healthy-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Nutrition: Foods to Avoid for a Healthy Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not a secret that the foods we eat can have a profound effect on our health and even our mood. And when it comes to pregnancy nutrition, more foods can affect both the mother\u2019s and the baby\u2019s health than most of us might realize. Which are the foods mothers-to-be should avoid while pregnant? How to approach prenatal nutrition in a way that will promote a healthy pregnancy? This article will cover all the necessary information you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n

At <\/span>ACE OBGYN<\/span><\/a>, our experts have always advocated for committing to healthy pregnancy nutrition. Every mother wants only the best for their baby. Because of that, they all opt for more fruit and veggies during pregnancy, add more salads and chickpeas to their meals, and cut out sugary snacks, switching to healthier options, such as almonds. And we welcome and encourage those changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, we\u2019ve found that some mothers aren\u2019t sure what foods are best to avoid during pregnancy. That said, this article\u2019s here to help expecting mothers understand the basics of pregnancy nutrition and the key to a healthy pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prenatal Nutrition Tip 1: Avoid High-Mercury Seafood<\/b><\/h2>\n

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While seafood is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, promoting brain and eye development in the baby, expecting mothers should be a bit careful with seafood. Why? Because some shellfish and fish can contain higher levels of mercury, that can be potentially harmful for the baby, it can potentially damage the developing nervous system of the unborn child.<\/span><\/p>\n

Generally speaking, the older and larger the fish, the more mercury it\u2019s likely to have. That said, the Food and Drug Administration encourages pregnant mothers to avoid the following types of fish:<\/span><\/p>\n