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Safe to Eat Red Snapper
Trying to conceive
It is safe to eat red snapper while you are trying to conceive, but you should limit the amount of consumption due to concern of mercury in the red snapper.
Red snapper is lean source of protein and it contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A as well as selenium which are beneficial for couples who are trying to conceive.
However, due to pollution, there is mercury found in the red snapper. Presence of mercury in the pregnant women has been found to be related to some birth defects and this heavy metal usuaully will stay in the body for quite long.
Eating red snapper also carry the risk of Ciguatera poisoning.
Therefore, you should limit the consumption to one or two times in a month.
During Pregnancy
Red snapper is lean source of protein and it contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A as well as selenium which are beneficial for couples who are trying to conceive.
Omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain development of the fetus. Selenium is an antioxidant that can help to boost immune system.
However, due to pollution, there is mercury found in the red snapper. Presence of mercury in the pregnant women has been found to be related to some birth defects and this heavy metal usuaully will stay in the body for quite long.
Eating red snapper also carry the risk of Ciguatera poisoning. Therefore, you should limit the consumption to one or two times in a month.During Confinement
It is safe to eat red snapper during confinement, but you should limit the amount of consumption.
Red snapper is lean source of protein which can give new mother energy. Red snapper contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A as well as selenium which are beneficia to the new mothers.
Selenium is an antioxidant that can help to boost immune system.
Red snapper also contains other nutritions like potassium which is beneficial to the heart.
However, due to pollution, there is mercury found in the red snapper.
Eating red snapper also carry the risk of Ciguatera poisoning. Therefore, you should limit the consumption to one or two times in a month.During Breastfeeding
It is safe to eat red snapper while you are breastfeeding, but you should limit the amount of consumption due to concern of presence of mercury in the red snapper.
Red snapper is lean source of protein and it contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A as well as selenium which are beneficial for couples who are trying to conceive.
Omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain development of the babies. Selenium is an antioxidant that can help to boost immune system of both new mothers and babies. However, due to pollution, there is mercury found in the red snapper. Presence of mercury in the babies can cause brain damage and this heavy metal usuaully will stay in the body for quite long.
Eating red snapper also carry the risk of Ciguatera poisoning. Therefore, you should limit the consumption.Four Months to Six Months Old Baby
It is better to avoid red snapper due to concern of mercury found in seafood and allergy.
Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby
It is better to avoid red snapper due to concern of mercury found in seafood and allergy.
Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby
It is better to avoid red snapper due to concern of mercury found in seafood and allergy.
One Year Old and Above Baby
It is safe to eat red snapper, but amount of consumption should be limited. Furthermore, parents should watch children's reaction after eating red snapper as some children may show allergic reaction to red snapper.
Red sanpper is a great source of protein,vitamin A which are essential for development of the children.
Red snapper also contains fatty acids like docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which help to promote the brain development of the baby.
It also contains minerals likes potassium,which help to regulate blood pressure.
It is suggested to limit amount of consumption so that your children can be protected from the mercury which is usually found in red snapper and many other seafood.
