What can I eat??

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I was told I couldn't eat anything out of a can while pregnant or salad unless I make it fresh. I understand no salad from market centers but what about Olive Garden or Applebees?? Did anyone eat these things while pregnant?? Not being able to eat stuff from a can is really limiting.

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My doctors office could care less about canned goods. They are only concerned about food borne illnesses. Now it if was something canned at home then it is a little risky bc if not canned properly the food can contain botulism. If it's a mass produced item I wouldn't be concerned. The BPA police will tell you to stay far away bc the BPA in the lining of the can "could" leech into the food and therefore your ingesting it, but there is no real peer reviewed journal evidence that shows how much BPA might actually be in the food and whether or not it's harmful to humans. To me it's the same as the people who say you can't use things with phtalates, parabans, triclosan etc.

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What? I eat tuna all the time and smoked oysters. Only thing I was advised on was I can only take Tylenol. My Drs more about everything else in moderation.

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The only thing my doctor told me to stay away from was raw fish (sushi), and limit ur caffeine intake. (I don't  drink coffee anyways).

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Interesting advice... Food advice has changed a bit since I had my first, 6 years ago. It seems a little less strict and contains a more sensible approach. The NHS website is helpful.

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Why were you told that? I eat at Olive Garden regularly and I do occasionally eat food from a can including tuna. I'm almost 34w and was never told that.

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I definitely eat salads at restaurants and pre-made salads mixes! I just wash it :) I do limit eating from a can but that's not because a dr told me to.

What can I eat??

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