Health Tip: Pregnant Women Need Omega-3 Fats

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Omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fatty fish, are an essential part of a healthy diet during pregnancy.

Opt for these safer sources, recommends the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:

• Choose fish that are low in mercury, such as salmon, catfish, cod and sardines.
• Avoid fish that are high in mercury, such as swordfish and shark.
• Eat foods fortified with DHA, or if your doctor approves, take a DHA supplement.
• Eat eggs from hens fed DHA-rich microalgae.

Source: HealthDay

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