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bit.ly/wxMCA3It is crucial that you know what not to eat when pregnant. It is important that you take caution when preparing meals and avoid doing particular things when pregnant. This is due to your child's immunological reaction not being sufficiently developed to battle any infection you can pass to it whilst within the womb. It is assumed that a mother's immune system may not operate at its peak when pregnant so it is essential that all necessary precautions are followed and the following foods must always be avoided or prepared carefully.
Cheese
To lower the risk of becoming exposed to the listeria bacteria avoid both pasteurised and unpasteurised soft cheeses which customarily have a surface mould or rind such as Brie, Camembert and Danish Blue. Also avoid cheeses covered in wax like Gouda, Post Salut. It's best to stay clear of lots of blue cheeses like Stilton, Gorgonzola and Roquefort. Hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Parmesan, and Red Leicester fall into the safe class as do softer cheeses made of pasteurised milk like Cottage cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, processed cheese and cheese spreads. If doubtful play safe and avoid consuming it.
Eggs
The salmonella bacteria are most widely found in eggs. It is best to avoid any foods made with raw or in part cooked eggs like homemade mayonnaise, meringues, cheesecakes, sorbets or mousses. Eggs are only safe to eat if they've been cooked long enough so that their yolks become solid. Shop-bought mayonnaises are sometimes safe as long as they've been made with pasteurised eggs. Always read the label if in doubt.
Milk
Avoid all products which haven't been pasteurised. All pasteurised products are Ok to use all thru pregnancy and beyond.
Meat
Don't eat raw or under cooked meat or birds. Also avoid meat which have been preserved in nitrates like salami, hotdogs and lunch protein. Always cook meat so that the juices run clear and there is no pinkness or blood inside. When touching raw meat and chickens always clean your hands totally before touching any other foods. Liver contains vitamin A in in the form of retinol which if taken by an expectant moms can raise her levels way above the suggested daily intake and become injurious to the baby. Liver should be avoided as well as products containing liver like pate and liver sausage.
Seafood
Oysters and any raw or uncooked fish must always be avoided. Also shelled seafood like crab, prawns, and langoustines should be avoided unless they've been completely cooked and are hot. Most seafood acquired from a fishmonger or supermarket should be safe. Fresh tuna should be eaten once a month due to the potential levels of mercury found within. This is true also for swordfish and shark. Tinned tuna contains lower levels so this is safe to eat each week.
Salads
All prepared shop acquired salads are best to be evaded. So too are dressed salads such as coleslaw, potato salad and Florida salad. It is best to make your own and make sure that all leaves are totally washed free from soils and other deposits found on the leaves.
For information on weight loss after pregnancy please visit my website and read the Fit Yummy Mummy review.
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bit.ly/wxMCA3It is crucial that you know what not to eat when pregnant. It is important that you take caution when preparing meals and avoid doing particular things when pregnant. This is due to your child's immunological reaction not being sufficiently developed to battle any infection you can pass to it whilst within the womb. It is assumed that a mother's immune system may not operate at its peak when pregnant so it is essential that all necessary precautions are followed and the following foods must always be avoided or prepared carefully.
Cheese
To lower the risk of becoming exposed to the listeria bacteria avoid both pasteurised and unpasteurised soft cheeses which customarily have a surface mould or rind such as Brie, Camembert and Danish Blue. Also avoid cheeses covered in wax like Gouda, Post Salut. It's best to stay clear of lots of blue cheeses like Stilton, Gorgonzola and Roquefort. Hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Parmesan, and Red Leicester fall into the safe class as do softer cheeses made of pasteurised milk like Cottage cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, processed cheese and cheese spreads. If doubtful play safe and avoid consuming it.
Eggs
The salmonella bacteria are most widely found in eggs. It is best to avoid any foods made with raw or in part cooked eggs like homemade mayonnaise, meringues, cheesecakes, sorbets or mousses. Eggs are only safe to eat if they've been cooked long enough so that their yolks become solid. Shop-bought mayonnaises are sometimes safe as long as they've been made with pasteurised eggs. Always read the label if in doubt.
Milk
Avoid all products which haven't been pasteurised. All pasteurised products are Ok to use all thru pregnancy and beyond.
Meat
Don't eat raw or under cooked meat or birds. Also avoid meat which have been preserved in nitrates like salami, hotdogs and lunch protein. Always cook meat so that the juices run clear and there is no pinkness or blood inside. When touching raw meat and chickens always clean your hands totally before touching any other foods. Liver contains vitamin A in in the form of retinol which if taken by an expectant moms can raise her levels way above the suggested daily intake and become injurious to the baby. Liver should be avoided as well as products containing liver like pate and liver sausage.
Seafood
Oysters and any raw or uncooked fish must always be avoided. Also shelled seafood like crab, prawns, and langoustines should be avoided unless they've been completely cooked and are hot. Most seafood acquired from a fishmonger or supermarket should be safe. Fresh tuna should be eaten once a month due to the potential levels of mercury found within. This is true also for swordfish and shark. Tinned tuna contains lower levels so this is safe to eat each week.
Salads
All prepared shop acquired salads are best to be evaded. So too are dressed salads such as coleslaw, potato salad and Florida salad. It is best to make your own and make sure that all leaves are totally washed free from soils and other deposits found on the leaves.
For information on weight loss after pregnancy please visit my website and read the Fit Yummy Mummy review.