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Mercury in seafood – as bad as they say? This article originally appeared on http://www.fitpregnancy.com/nutrition/prenatal-nutrition/mercury-rising-0 Is the amount of mercury rising in our foods? Conflicting reports over contaminants in fish have left many pregnant women reeling. Here’s the bottom line. It’s a conundrum: You know seafood is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Rich…

Glycemic Index & Load for Foods Glycemic index and load presents information on how foods affect blood sugar and insulin. The lower a food’s glycemic index/load, the less it affects blood sugar and insulin levels. Here is a list of the glycemic index & load for some common foods. FOOD Glycemic index (glucose = 100) Serving…