Question 1

can i eat steamed clams? i am 23 weeks pregnant .

Accepted Answer

I would be careful: the clams must be completely cooked but to be safe I would not risk it till after delivery.

Question 2

10years ago i had an alergic reaction after eating shrimp i was told to avoid shellfish but i miss eating fried clams is there something i can do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with PCP: There are a variety of available ways to verify any food allergy and your pcp can help you find one. Blood or prick tests for a variety of foods can help decide if your issue was with the shrimp, or the seasoning it may have been prepared in.Further testing by an allergist may also be indicated. Good luck and good eating.

Question 3

is clams is good food?

Accepted Answer

The good vs bad: Good: clams/mollusks are very low in saturated fat. They are also a good source of magnesium and manganese, and a very good source of vitamin b12, phosphorus, potassium, copper and selenium.

The bad: this food is very high in sodium (salt) and so if u have hypertension and/or congestive heart failure, be careful.
I am going to have some tomorrow--yum yum. Eat well, marisenriq72..Good luck.

Question 4

does campbells chunky clam chowder have any dairy in it?

Accepted Answer

Probably: I don't have a can in front of me, but if it is new england style clam chowder, one would expect dairy being present or it would not be a chowder.  More importantly, read the label and look for dairy, whey, and casein.

Question 5

is there anyway to clam down from major fits of anger?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Deep breaths.  Positive thinking.  And remember, nothing or nobody makes you angry.  It's your choice in how to react to the world around you.  Don't let people or situations have that much power over you!

Question 6

how can you clam yourself down when you're affected by a lot of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Time . . . : Unfortunately, there's no way to quickly get caffeine and its attendant side effects out of your system any faster than would be otherwise expected from your individual physiology, similar to drinking alcohol. It's just a matter of time. But you might consider some meditative behavior to deal w/side effects while biding your time.

Question 7

is it okay to eat campbells new england clam chowder with gastritis?

Accepted Answer

: Give it a try and if it does not make your symptoms worse, go for it. There is nothing in the soup per se to recommend it or not recommend it.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

can a pregnant women eat clam chowder?

Accepted Answer

Why not: I don't see why she cannot. All she eats needs to be of good quality and cooked well, but clam chowder is not a contraindication unless she has allergy to any component of it.

Question 9

how to clam down a panic attack? without meds.

Accepted Answer

Try these: Breathing exercises (deep breath, hold it briefly, breath out slowly, repeat). Positive thinking (repeat "i am okay" to yourself). Yoga.  Meditation. Prayer.  Journal writing.  Talking to a good friend/family member. Counseling/therapy. Exercise.  Guided imagery.

Question 10

can i eat clam chowder during the first trimester?

Accepted Answer

No problem: You should be able to eat clam chowder, unless you are allergic to shell fish.

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10years ago i had an alergic reaction after eating shrimp i was told to avoid shellfish but i miss eating fried clams is there something i can do?

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Is clams is good food?

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Does campbells chunky clam chowder have any dairy in it?

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Is there anyway to clam down from major fits of anger?

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How can you clam yourself down when you're affected by a lot of caffeine?

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Is it okay to eat campbells new england clam chowder with gastritis?

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Can i eat clam chowder during the first trimester?

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