I keep reading that having raw sushi while pregnant is actually not as bad as everyone thinks as long as the sushi is from a reputable place and as long as it is eaten in moderation. Has anyone been having raw sushi? I have a fellow pregnant friend that has been eating sushi throughout her pregnant in moderation (even tuna once in a while), from a sushi place that I know has extremely fresh sushi daily. What are your thoughts?
Re: Raw sushi while pregnant?
It's not really about it just being fresh I guess, like PP said, it's the bacteria side of it - I've read that it's actually better if you have the flash frozen sushi because it's thawed before use and bacteria should be killed - for most sushi places this is the case.
Sad thing is last week I said the DH let's go for sushi because I'm starting to show and I'm not going to want to go once I am, regardless of if I just eat cooked or not, because I've seen the way others look at pregnant ppl in there and don't want to feel judged. There's a market beside work that has really good spicy crab rolls that I'll get to settle the once in a while craving.
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I'm sticking to "cooked" sushi. California rolls (faux crab), smoked salmon, and Philly rolls were all pointed out to me by a waitress at my local joint as being cooked. I think eel and octopus are also always cooked, she said? Definitely ask when you go if you're worried. And yes, echoing the above to stay away from high mercury anyway, and eat sushi in moderation.
I read an article that said the Japanese see sushi as an essential part of a pregnancy diet, since fish is so good for you. I thought that was interesting.
I think @MissCassy is right in sticking with cooked sushi if you have an intense craving for it. But definitely do what makes you feel safe.