Whether fruity or green and leafy, salad is often thought of as the ultimate health food. Both green salads and fruit salads are rich sources of the nutrients needed to support a healthy...
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Iron deficiency anemia is a common medical condition and can become an even bigger concern during pregnancy. In fact, almost 50% of pregnant women are at risk for anemia (source: PMC). Iron is...
Can Pregnant Women Eat Seaweed or Seaweed Salad? Is It Safe?
These days it's hard to miss the packs of crunchy seaweed snacks, umami seasonings, and sushi rolls. Seaweed has skyrocketed as a food trend over the past few years, and for good reason. The...
Pregnant women often ask me about whether duck is safe during pregnancy, not just because it's poultry but because it comes in so many different forms. Duck is safe during pregnancy if it's fully...
Can Pregnant Women Eat Oysters? Are They Safe Raw or Cooked?
Pregnant women often wonder if oysters are safe to eat during pregnancy as they're frequently eaten raw. The risks of food poisoning from oysters are well known, even for those who aren't pregnant....
Ah, Sushi. Healthy, delicious, fresh... but can pregnant women eat it? Is it safe? Why not? What happens if you accidentally eat it? After so many questions about what kind of sushi is OK, whether...