Pregnancy and Food

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By Natural Health+

Food Not Recommended in Pregnancy

Yes, there are certain foods that are absolutely taboo for pregnant women. And there are foods that pregnant women should eat in moderation.
During pregnancy, avoid eating the following foods:

· Raw and slightly cooked meat including sausages and tartar and raw fish such as sushi because there is a danger of infection with toxoplasmosis (an infection that passes from animals to human)

· Raw eggs as it may carry salmonella, which causes of diarrhea.

· Non-pasteurized milk and milk cheese as these may contain listeria pathogen, one of the causes of food borne diseases

· Garlic gloves, cardamom and cinnamon which could contribute to labor pains

· Spicy, grilled and fried food

· Fish and seafood with high levels of mercury such as marlin, tuna, and shark

· Liver and other entrails and internal organs of a slaughtered animal during the In the first three months of pregnancy

During pregnancy, adhere to the following:

· Drink only two cups of coffee or black tea per day and restrict the consumption of cola. The caffeine can inhibit the absorption of nutrients that you need urgently.

· Keep to very small quantities of drinks that contain quinine. This includes tonic water or bitter lemon. If a pregnant woman drinks about 1 liter of beverages containing quinine a day; the baby will suffer from withdrawal symptoms after birth.

· Beware of too much vitamin A because an overdose could harm the unborn child. Go for natural beta-carotene type, as it is converted only into Vitamin A when needed by the body.

As a reminder, inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including the vitamin and mineral supplements prescribed to you. Drink lots of liquid to have enough energy and promote healthy kidneys and bladder.