Comments on: Should Pregnant Women Eat Fish? http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:36:26 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Labor laws: Exercise Tips for Pregnant Women http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-22133 Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Labor laws: Exercise Tips for Pregnant Women Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:11:45 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-22133 [...] Should Pregnant Women Eat Fish? [...] [...] Should Pregnant Women Eat Fish? [...]

]]> By: Mark Sisson http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9462 Mark Sisson Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:56:37 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9462 I did see that, Amanda. Personally, I'm an advocate of wild fatty fish consumption in moderation. I'm also (of course) in favor of fish oil supplementation. Great comments all of you - I don't think there is a "perfect" answer here, unfortunately. I did see that, Amanda. Personally, I’m an advocate of wild fatty fish consumption in moderation. I’m also (of course) in favor of fish oil supplementation.

Great comments all of you – I don’t think there is a “perfect” answer here, unfortunately.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9453 Amanda Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:28:46 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9453 Mark, Did you see that NPR did a little digging and discovered that the "study" was actually funded by the seafood industry? On top of that, the American Association of Pediatrics, the March of Dimes, and most of the other respectable organizations involved with the HMHB coalition have said they don't support the new recommendation. Omega 3s are definitely important, and eating up to 12 ounces of low-mercury fish during pregnancy is one thing, but unlimited amounts? Sounds fishy to me! Mark, Did you see that NPR did a little digging and discovered that the “study” was actually funded by the seafood industry? On top of that, the American Association of Pediatrics, the March of Dimes, and most of the other respectable organizations involved with the HMHB coalition have said they don’t support the new recommendation.

Omega 3s are definitely important, and eating up to 12 ounces of low-mercury fish during pregnancy is one thing, but unlimited amounts? Sounds fishy to me!

]]> By: Mike OD http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9451 Mike OD Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:54:48 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9451 Considering mercury gets lodged in the brain and does not come out.....I would say everyone avoid excessive fish. Heavy metal detox is not something that can be done with fruits and veggies. Eat farmed raised fish and add in fish oil supplementation that is mercury free. Eating and poisoning yourself with heavy metals is one thing....if you are caring for another life (aka a baby) you are 100% responsible to make it as healthy as possible. Brain disorders and autism are ever increasing....possibly due to lots of toxins, heavy metals and deficient omega 3s for brain development. Considering mercury gets lodged in the brain and does not come out…..I would say everyone avoid excessive fish. Heavy metal detox is not something that can be done with fruits and veggies. Eat farmed raised fish and add in fish oil supplementation that is mercury free. Eating and poisoning yourself with heavy metals is one thing….if you are caring for another life (aka a baby) you are 100% responsible to make it as healthy as possible. Brain disorders and autism are ever increasing….possibly due to lots of toxins, heavy metals and deficient omega 3s for brain development.

]]> By: simon fellows http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9449 simon fellows Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:10:46 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9449 we is likely already suffused with mercury anyways so it might be a mute point. Why not eat small oily fish to reduce bio-polu's and stop fretting about every little thing. it started to go down hill 40000 yrs ago when we became efficient hunters ! we is likely already suffused with mercury anyways so it might be a mute point.

Why not eat small oily fish to reduce bio-polu’s and stop fretting about every little thing.
it started to go down hill 40000 yrs ago when we became efficient hunters !

]]> By: Donna http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9444 Donna Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:25:36 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9444 sorry moe is this better? l.o.l. sorry moe
is this better? l.o.l.

]]> By: Moe http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9441 Moe Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:27:22 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9441 Flying Trapeze: Though you make a good point, scientists and epidemiologists tend to look at birth-defect rates, or trends based on certain variables. Chances are, your baby will be healthy, but the focus is how many babies per thousand will be healthy. Research is done to ensure that birth defects are minimized. Flying Trapeze:

Though you make a good point, scientists and epidemiologists tend to look at birth-defect rates, or trends based on certain variables. Chances are, your baby will be healthy, but the focus is how many babies per thousand will be healthy. Research is done to ensure that birth defects are minimized.

]]> By: Flying Trapeze http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9440 Flying Trapeze Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:05:32 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9440 I will eat fish when I'm pregnant, but I'm generally suspicious of the modern paranoia about perfect fetal nutrition. Women have brought zillions of healthy babies into the world without such scrupulous attention to the details of their diet. I will try my best to follow the guidelines and do all the "right" things when I'm pregnant, but these articles are almost enough to scare a woman out of reproduction! Give us a break. I will eat fish when I’m pregnant, but I’m generally suspicious of the modern paranoia about perfect fetal nutrition. Women have brought zillions of healthy babies into the world without such scrupulous attention to the details of their diet. I will try my best to follow the guidelines and do all the “right” things when I’m pregnant, but these articles are almost enough to scare a woman out of reproduction! Give us a break.

]]> By: Moe http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9434 Moe Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:16:55 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9434 Good post, Mark. Newsweek recently released an article about how ones diet while pregnant may "actually improve their unborn babies' chances of growing into healthy adults." It includes how we should eat whole grains, food rich in protein, and cutting out sugars. It also recommends the inclusion of Omega-3 rich foods as well as fruits and vitamins. Take a look: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20657190/site/newsweek/page/3/ Donna? Is your keyboard broken or do you purposely type like that? Its hard to read! :) Good post, Mark.
Newsweek recently released an article about how ones diet while pregnant may “actually improve their unborn babies’ chances of growing into healthy adults.” It includes how we should eat whole grains, food rich in protein, and cutting out sugars. It also recommends the inclusion of Omega-3 rich foods as well as fruits and vitamins.

Take a look:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20657190/site/newsweek/page/3/

Donna? Is your keyboard broken or do you purposely type like that? Its hard to read! :)

]]> By: Donna http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9431 Donna Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:56:56 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnancy-and-fish-consumption/#comment-9431 My Youngest Daughter Is Just Pregnant Again. I Will NOT Tell Her NOT To Eat Fish. Her And Her Husband Are Fishermen, Just As I Am. Catching "Fresh" Fish I'm All For. I Believe It's O.K. For A Pregnant Woman To Eat Fresh Fish. Salmon And Trout,I Believe Would Be Best For My Daughter To Eat. What I Am Saying Is My Belief Is While Pregnant Choose WHICH Kind Of Fish Carefully, But, Totally "Eliminate" Fish, I SAY NO! My Youngest Daughter Is Just Pregnant Again. I Will NOT Tell Her NOT To Eat Fish. Her And Her Husband Are Fishermen, Just As I Am. Catching “Fresh” Fish I’m All For. I Believe It’s O.K. For A Pregnant Woman To Eat Fresh Fish. Salmon And Trout,I Believe Would Be Best For My Daughter To Eat. What I Am Saying Is My Belief Is While Pregnant Choose WHICH Kind Of Fish Carefully, But, Totally “Eliminate” Fish, I SAY NO!

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