“Mediterranean Diet” During Pregnancy Protects Against Asthma and Allergies in Children

According to a new study published in the journal Thorax that followed 658 mom-kid pairs from pregnancy up to age 6 and a half, women eating lots of fish, fresh fruits and veggies, legumes, nuts, dairy products, and olive oil have children with a lower propensity for asthma and allergies.

Pregnant women who ate vegetables more than eight times a week, fish more than three times a week, and legumes more than once a week seemed to protect their children the most from asthma and allergies. Mothers who ate red meat more than three to four times a week seemed to increase their children’s risk.

Children’s eating habits at the age of 6.5 years seemed to have little effect on their asthma or allergy risk, the study found. (source)

Breastfeeding has also been shown to have a dramatic preventive impact on asthma and allergies in babies and children.

Will this have an impact on your pregnancy eating habits? Leave a comment!

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