Many say that pregnant women are forbidden to eat sushi, Japanese food mostly made of fresh raw fish. Is that right? Well, according to research quoted from boldsky.com, you who are pregnant may eat sushi. Just follow the following rules.
Avoid consumption of raw fish meat
Indeed most sushi consists of raw fish. But there is also a sushi fushion that contains cooked fish meat. Like the California Rolls that contained of steamed crabs, cooked eel, or shrimp that have also been cooked. You can choose this type to be safe.
Avoid fish meat containing mercury
Mercury is toxic to the nervous system and can lead to a condition called anisakidosis that makes allergies. Therefore avoid the consumption of sushi from fish such as Tilefish, Sword fish, Shark and King mackerel.
Do not eat excessive sushi
Moderation or consumption of sushi is not excessive also a rule that you must remember if you want to eat sushi when you are pregnant.
So, in fact you are also okay to eat sushi when pregnant. Just remember the above rules.