What are the foods to avoid in Pregnancy?

What are the foods to avoid in Pregnancy?

As an expecting mother, you would have probably carried on with your life, happily eating a variety of foods you enjoy. But as soon as you learned you were pregnant flashing warning signs went off in your head. Now you would never want to eat anything that harms you and your baby. Some foods that you might have been eating regularly before you got pregnant may be harmful at this stage. So, you need to avoid or cut some of your favorite foods out of your diet.

Pregnancy is a time to bond with your child, and as we well know, self-care is very important during this time. Many physical and emotional changes are occurring during these 9 months.

Now there are certain foods you know you need to cut back on or avoid entirely. So what foods are on the "no" list?

Which Food to AVOID in Pregnancy……1

Cheese

Soft cheeses are less acidic than hard cheeses and contain more moisture so they provide the ideal environment for harmful bacteria, like listeria, to grow. Even a mild dose of listeria in pregnancy can result in a stillbirth or miscarriage.

All Mould-ripened soft cheese, like

·         Brie

·         Camembert

·         Fromager d'Affinois

·         St. Marcellin

·         Pierre Robert

·         Mt. Tam

·         Humboldt Fog

·         Truffle Tremor

·         Bucheron

·         Chevrot

·         Unpasteurized cheeses like some mozzarella.

·       Hard and some pasteurized soft cheeses are fine as long as they are kept refrigerated.

A soft-ripened cheese has mold (Penicillium candidum, camemberti or glaucum) added to the milk or sprayed over the wheel of cheese. This mold creates the soft, white rind and also helps the cheese ripen from the outside in.

What Food to AVOID in Pregnancy……2

Pate

Pâté is a mixture of ground meat and fat minced into a spreadable paste. The liver is most commonly used. It may also use ground meat from other organs. There are many other combinations of other ingredients. Vegetables, herbs, spices, other meats, etc. Also, Pate tastes better after some days and hence it is not usually fresh. Pate can contain Listeria bacteria which is harmful to your health and the health of the baby.  

Which Food to AVOID in Pregnancy……3

Eggs

Soft boiled or raw eggs: A bacteria known as Salmonella is found in soft boiled or raw eggs. A pregnant woman is more vulnerable to food poisoning from Salmonella. Though it does not harm the baby directly, it may make you seriously ill, thereby harming your baby. You may experience severe vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, high temperature, headache, and dehydration if you are infected from these bacteria. This will also affect the health of the baby.

Which Food to AVOID in Pregnancy……4

Meat

AVOID raw or undercooked meat. All meat should be cooked thoroughly so there's no trace of pink or blood. Be particularly careful with poultry, pork, sausages and minced meat, including burgers. Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite that can be found in meat, soil, cat feces, and untreated water. It often has mild or even no symptoms but it can damage an unborn baby during pregnancy.

Which Food to AVOID in Pregnancy……5

Liver products

AVOID Liver or liver products such as liver pate or liver sausage.

They can contain a lot of vitamin A. Too much vitamin A can harm your baby.

What Food to AVOID in Pregnancy……6

Fish

AVOID Shark, marlin, and swordfish, and limit the amount of tuna you eat to no more than two medium-sized tuna steaks a week or four medium-sized cans of tuna a week.

These fish can contain high levels of mercury that can damage an unborn baby's developing nervous system.

What Food to AVOID in Pregnancy……7

Shellfish

AVOID

Mussels, lobster, crab, prawns, scallops and clams should never be eaten raw, but are usually safe as long as they are thoroughly cooked.

They can contain harmful bacteria and viruses that can cause food poisoning. Thorough cooking usually kills any bacteria or viruses. However, if toxins are present, they will not be completely removed by cooking.

Sushi is safe as long as the fish has been frozen first as any parasitic worms will be killed by freezing.

What Food to AVOID in Pregnancy……8

Milk

AVOID raw (unpasteurized) milk Untreated dairy products carry the risk of salmonella food poisoning so drink only pasteurized or UHT (ultra-heat treated) milk. If only unpasteurized milk is available, boil it first.

What Food to AVOID in Pregnancy……9

You might also want to limit the addictions like caffeine or alcohol intake during your pregnancy. Take no more than 200gm caffeine per day while you are pregnant. Alcohol is also a big ‘NO’ during pregnancy. If you can’t quit, limit your intake.

Thank You Mom !!

Pregnancy, what to eat:

1.  Due to the myth that the mother has to eat for two, there is a rapid built up of weight in the initial months, as the baby is not yet developed completely. In the first few months, the excess caloric intake needed is very low. Too much food can lead to weight gain during pregnancy. This weight is very difficult to lose.

2.  To avoid constipation and all the other gastrointestinal troubles, be sure to consume  all beneficial nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, good fats, vitamins, minerals and ensure the right amount of fiber.

3.  Choose multi-grain cereal recipes, as each of the cereal like wheat, rice, and barley…..has its own contribution to the overall health of the body. The baby is supplied with all the nutrients it requires because of the mix.

4. Consumption of all proteins is important, and its consumption should be increased a little in the diet for pregnant women. It is preferable that vegetable proteins are consumed more, as the animal proteins may have traces of hormones, chemicals, and toxins from the stressed animal. This could pass on to the baby.

5.  Fruit and vegetables ensure greater hydration and a quantity of fiber along with abundant vitamins and minerals.

6.   Also recommended is the consumption of extra virgin olive oil possibly of biological origin, rich in oleic acid useful for the healthy and strong growth of the fetus.

The expectant mothers have to worry about guaranteeing themselves and their children all the beneficial nutrients to ensure that the baby grows healthy and strong, and they feel fit and full of energy. In pregnancy, it is more important than ever to follow a healthy and balanced diet that allows the unborn child to grow and develop better but also to the mother to avoid excessive weight gain

In short always eat fresh and nutritious food. This means: avoid leftovers. No processed foods. It is advised to buy organic and non-GMO produce. An expectant mother needs to consume pure and easily digestible foods that nourish both the mother and her baby. Also, cooked food is better than raw during pregnancy, as raw foods tend to aggravate digestion. Healthy fats should be consumed which can include: organic whole milk, coconut oil, olive oil, nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts), seeds (sunflower, pumpkin) and avocado.

Also pamper yourself with this massager, it will ease your troubles and provide comfort.

Consult a medical advisor to prescribe you the perfect foods/supplements/medicines for the best health of the mother and the baby.

Also Read: How to reduce Belly Fat?

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