8:05:00 AM
Here are some foods that are advisable not to eat when you are pregnant
Pass Up Soft Cheeses
Enjoy some grated Parmesan on your pasta -- but pass up the cheese dip.
Soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk can harbor listeria bacteria, which
can be dangerous or even life-threatening for you and your baby. It’s best to
avoid brie, Camembert, feta, blue cheese, queso blanco, queso fresco, and
panela -- unless the label says it's pasteurized. When in doubt or dining out,
ask before you eat.
Undercooked Meat
Now is the time to order all steaks and burgers fully cooked. Raw or
undercooked meat can harbor toxoplasma and other bacteria. When dining out,
make sure your meat is steaming hot and thoroughly cooked. At home, the
temperature should reach at least 145 F for whole cuts, 160 F for ground meats
like hamburger, and 165 F for chicken breasts.
Beware Fresh Juice
Fresh-squeezed juice in restaurants, juice bars, or farm stands may not be
pasteurized to protect against harmful bacteria, including salmonella and E.
coli. Some markets also sell raw, unpasteurized juice in the refrigerated case
-- look for the required warning label, and steer clear. Pregnant women should
opt for juice that is pasteurized. Juice in boxes and bottles on your
supermarket shelf is also safe.
Sayonara, Sushi
Sorry, sushi fans, but it's time for a 9-month hiatus from this treat.
Although seafood is a great source of protein, raw seafood can be a source of
harmful parasites and bacteria. The FDA recommends pregnant women only eat fish
and other seafood that has been cooked thoroughly.
Raw Cookie Dough
When you're baking cookies, you may be tempted to pop a bit of raw dough in
your mouth. But if the dough contains raw eggs, even a taste could pose a risk.
The CDC estimates one in 20,000 eggs is tainted with salmonella bacteria. To be
safe, resist tasting unbaked cookie dough, batter, or filling made with raw
eggs. The good news: Store-bought cookie dough ice cream is safe.
0 comments:
Post a Comment