The Pregnancy Foods You Should (and Shouldn’t) Be Eating

You’ve probably kissed your daily red-eyes good-bye, and skipped the all-you-can-eat sushi bar since finding out you were pregnant, because excess caffeine and raw fish are a couple of the items on the relatively universal “what not to eat” list (though that might be debatable! Keep on reading). But what should you be eating? Between cravings and aversions, the most important thing is aiming for a balanced diet, and here are a few pregnancy powerfoods you can add—your body and your baby will thank you.

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Foods to avoid

Now that we’ve covered some of the crucial foods you should be eating, let’s talk about a few you shouldn’t. The list of items to avoid can vary wildly depending on the source, and a few items that have held long-standing space on these lists, are up for debate (I’m looking at you, sashimi!). So do your research, consult your doctor, and trust your gut before deciding what you want your “do not eat” list to look like.

NOT THESE (or some in moderation)...

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