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Dalia Kinsey is a School Nutrition Specialist and a Registered Dietitian with five years of experience. She is on a mission to make health accessible to all by encouraging body respect and joyful movement. After years of working in public health, Dalia saw a need for health education resources that speak directly to the experience of BIPOC and LGBTQIA people. All of her work is BIPOC and LGBTQIA-centered.Dalia conducts the podcast the Body Liberation for All and is a rights advocate of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community. She does not believe in diet culture, instead recommends nutrition for the overall well-being of the body. She has three books, authored Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation.
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You might be thinking about whether or not you can eat flaxseed while pregnant. Flaxseeds or linseeds, called alsi in India, are small, tan, brown, or golden seeds. They are a great source of dietary fiber and antioxidants. They contain minerals such as magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, proteins, and vitamins B6, E, and folate (folic acid). Flaxseeds are a source of plant-based omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids and lignans. A tablespoon of flaxseed oil is worth around 700 milligrams of EPA and DHA, which is essential for the brain development of infants. You can consume them as a whole, sprouted, ground, or in the form of oil (1). In this post, MomJunction tells you about eating flaxseeds during pregnancy, its benefits, and ways to include them in your diet. [mj-toc] Is It Safe To Consume Flaxseeds During Pregnancy? [caption id="attachment_881544" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] It is safe to eat a moderate amount of flaxseeds during pregnancy as large amounts can...
Avocados or butter fruits are popular due to their taste and nutritional value. But is it safe to consume avocados in pregnancy? These pear-shaped fruits are considered to be berries since they contain only one seed. You may enjoy them as part of several preparations. The fruit is also popularly consumed in the [simple_tooltip text="periconceptional period" tooltip="Time from conception to the early pregnancy" ] since it may increase fertility in men and women (1). Read this post to learn the benefits and precautions to take while consuming avocados in pregnancy and some delicious avocado recipes. [mj-toc] Are Avocados Good During Pregnancy? Avocados are safe to include in maternal diets as they contain high amounts of key nutrients --folate and potassium that are important for fetal growth and development. They are full of good fats, and other vitamins and minerals, all of which have a positive impact on pregnancy. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/possible-causes-of-slow-fetal-growth_00335293/" title="Fetal Growth Restriction: Reasons, Diagnosis And Risks Involved"] What Are...
Garlic is a common culinary ingredient that adds flavor to food. Besides, it offers nutritional and medicinal benefits to promote health over time. But then garlic causes gastric issues in sensitive people, raising a pertinent question - Is garlic during pregnancy safe? It's critical to understand this to ensure garlic is not harming either your or your baby's health. Keep reading as we tell you about the safety of garlic for pregnant women, its possible health benefits, side effects, and a few healthy recipes made with it. [mj-toc] Is Garlic Safe During Pregnancy? Garlic is considered safe during pregnancy provided it is taken in small amounts. It is safe to include garlic in early pregnancy as foods eaten in this phase will have lesser effect on the fetal development compared to the subsequent trimesters (1). In the second and third trimesters garlic could lead to two main side effects – lower blood pressure and thinning of the blood — when taken...
Crabs are one of the most nutritious foods rich in protein and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats. Besides being tasty and versatile, they are much lower in saturated fats. But while eating them seems a healthy choice, can you eat crab during pregnancy? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers crab healthy for pregnant women (1). Yet, there are conditions when a pregnant woman might be advised to avoid crab. Read this post to know about the safety of crabs during pregnancy, their health benefits, and how many crabs a pregnant woman may eat. [mj-toc] Is It Safe To Eat Crab During Pregnancy? Yes, you can eat crab as long as it is hygienically made and properly cooked. Crab products such as crabmeat, sushi or sashimi are a big no-no. These products are not properly cooked and might harm you and the baby. You should not eat the organs and guts of shellfish and fish as they may have high levels of...