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Is it safe to have Mullet during pregnancy?

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Why should you eat mullets during pregnancy?

Mullet - also known as 

Grey mullet, Mugilidae
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Checks before eating
Make sure the fish is properly cooked
Limits during pregnancy
8-12 ounces per week
Why should you eat mullets during pregnancy

The Food and Drugs Administration, USA suggests that mullet is one of the best and safest fish to consume during pregnancy. Mullet contains essential amino acids that act as the necessary building blocks for bone development in your baby. The Omega-3 fatty acids also present in mullet reduce the risk of strokes experienced during pregnancy. Hence, pregnant women can enjoy 8 to 12 ounces of mullet every week during the 9 months.

Good source of
Calcium, Copper, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Omega-3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Selenium, Sodium, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc
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