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Gynecologist - OBGYN Tips - Redbook
Here are just a few tips on what foods to avoid while pregnant
WHAT NOT TO EAT DURING PREGNANCY
1. It’s best to avoid Brie, Camembert, feta, blue cheese, queso blanco, queso fresco, and panela -- unless the label says it's pasteurized.
2.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.
3.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
4.Sorry, sushi fans, but it's time for a 9-month hiatus from this treat.
5.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.
6.Homemade Caesar Dressing
7.Fish With Mercury so choose fish that are low in mercury: Catfish, salmon, cod, and canned light tuna
8.Unwashed Fruits/Veggies
9.Unpasteurized Milk
10. Good evidence now shows that a moderate amount of caffeine is safe during pregnancy. But the jury is still out on whether higher amounts of caffeine can increase the odds of a miscarriage. The March of Dimes recommends women who are pregnant or trying should limit caffeine to 200 mg per day. That's one 12-ounce cup of coffee. But remember, caffeine is also found in soda, tea, chocolate, and many energy drinks.
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Written By: Dr.Chad Javon