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We all have heard about the supposed mercury in high amounts in seafood and possible dangers of women during pregnancy or to watch how much they eat per week. However, there is a lot of misconceptions with this. Women SHOULD stay away from very high sources of mercury during pregnancy like; shark, mackerel, swordfish, tilefish, however some sources of seafood like healthy tuna are actually recommended.

One reason why tuna and other sources of seafood are good for you is they are high in healthy fats called omega 3’s. These fats are very important for brain function, especially for a growing baby. They also play a role in hormones, and vital body functions. Omega 3’s are very beneficial for adult women and men and you can develop a deficiency without it. One study found that women who didn’t have seafood during pregnancy had higher likelihood of depression. Omega 3’s are also very good for helping to eliminate inflammation in the body and helping to reduce the incidence of inflammatory diseases like alzheimers, diabetes, arthritis, etc.

My favorite way to eat tuna is either in a sandwich with some mayonnaise or in a delicious tuna casserole. The recipe I use adds olive oil which is rich in monunsaturated fats, and mushroom soup and both of these are very healthy for you. So eat up on your tuna frequently as it is good for you!