Well, I’m sure once upon a time, even the strangest of all these superstitions had a relatively logical reason for it.
As long as there are legitimate reasons behind it, I appreciate the advice that people are giving. I just get a little annoyed when some people really believe in some really ridiculous superstitions but can’t quite explain it, and they think that if pregnant women do or eat certain things, the unspeakable will certainly happen to them.
But I think moderation is the key, especially with food. I mean we are not even talking about junk food or processed food here! Watermelon? Banana? Seaweed?
The way I see it is, if it’s nutritious, why not a little of everything? Unless the doctor says otherwise (in Mel’s case, she has to minimize on carb—white rice, noodles; and refined sugar—candy, cake, pie), I think in general, any nutritious/healthy food in moderation would still be beneficial rather than harmful to pregnant women.
What do you all think?