foods to avoid while pregnant

Soy Safety

Soy has spent a lot of time in the spotlight in recent years, linked to lowering cholesterol levels and halting heart disease. The legume also packs a nutritional wallop during pregnancy. ... READ MORE

The Rules of the Game

(This is not a medically approved approach to prenatal nutrition, it's just what I've been doing!)I came down with a stomach bug last week. First I figured it was morning sickness revisited. ... READ MORE

food facts

Before you were pregnant, you probably didn’t think twice about enjoying a tuna-fish sandwich, a salad sprinkled with blue cheese or a glass of red wine. After all, tuna is brimming with ... READ MORE

Are You Food-Smart?

Congratulations! You’re pregnant. Now what? Do you get to eat everything in sight? Can certain foods harm your baby? We designed a quiz (with help from nutritionist Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., ... READ MORE

Mercury Rising?

It's a conundrum: You know seafood is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Rich in protein and other essential nutrients, swimming with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and low in ... READ MORE

The Scoop on Fish and Mercury

Part of putting your Supermarket Smarts to work is to make informed choices when eating fish and seafood during pregnancy. Although you should limit or avoid eating certain types of fish ... READ MORE

Face-Off: Is It Safe to Eat Canned Tuna During Pregnancy?

YES, says obstetrician-gynecologist Karen Filkins, M.D., a fellow of the American College of Medical Geneticists and member of the Teratology Society. Canned tuna is a higher-risk fish, but ... READ MORE