My husband got this fish from a new place and i wasnt sure about it. Im in my 2nd trimester and trying to be careful with seafood. Mercury wala tension hai thoda, anyone knows if this one is fine to eat?
Personally, I avoided barramundi altogether because I was scared of the mercury risk. I only ate simple home-cooked freshwater fish that my family recommended.
If you are ordering it at a restaurant, ask them if it's farmed barramundi. Honestly, to save time and worry, I just stuck to well-cooked salmon or pomfret during my pregnancy.
My nutritionist at the hospital explicitly told me that barramundi has moderate mercury. So she recommended sticking to safer low-mercury fish like salmon, or strictly checking with your doctor first.
My tracker app says barramundi is a moderate-mercury fish. It advises limiting it to once a week or switching to lower-mercury fish like small pomfret or freshwater prawns.
During my pregnancy, I had cooked barramundi a couple of times. Since it's a predatory fish, wild ones have more mercury, so my doctor suggested keeping it minimal and always eating fully cooked farmed fish.
See, if it's farmed barramundi and cooked thoroughly, it's safe to eat. But limit it to once a week because wild-caught barramundi has higher mercury. Just make sure it is not raw or undercooked.
I read that barramundi can sometimes have higher mercury levels. I have been craving fish so much, has anyone else eaten well-cooked farmed barramundi without any issues?
Yes, it is safe but only in moderation. Farmed barramundi has lower mercury than wild ones, so try to choose that and ensure it's cooked to a safe internal temperature.
I couldn't stand the smell of fish during my first trimester at all! But if you can tolerate it, barramundi is fine as long as it's farmed, cooked well, and eaten occasionally.
I totally understand wanting to eat your favorite foods while keeping your little baby safe. Well-cooked farmed barramundi is okay once in a while, just don't make it a daily habit.
Look, just eat thoroughly cooked farmed barramundi if you really want to. Avoid the wild-caught ones as they are predatory and accumulate more mercury. Keep the portions small.
I completely understand the anxiety of choosing what to eat! Farmed barramundi is generally safe in moderation, but make sure it is super fresh and properly cooked.
