Most foods can be eaten when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. But some food can cause harm to you and your baby and should be avoided or taken rarely.
1. Artificial sweeteners are used to replace sugar; either she uses small amounts of real sugar, one of three could be used: acesulfame potassium, aspartame, and sucralose.
2. Liver and fish oil contain high amounts of vitamin A so they should be avoided during pregnancy.
3. Fish and seafood that contain high mercury should be avoided.
4. Unpasteurized foods and cured meats; avoid hot dogs and deli meats unless well-cooked, avoid smoked fish products.
5. Raw food or under cooked ones may contain bacteria and should be avoided. Vegetables and fruits should be washed very well before consuming.
6. Soft cheese both pasteurized and unpasteurized may contain bacteria and should be avoided, safer alternatives hard cheese like cheddar, mozzarella and cottage cheese.
4. Unpasteurized foods and cured meats; avoid hot dogs and deli meats unless well-cooked, avoid smoked fish products.
5. Raw food or under cooked ones may contain bacteria and should be avoided. Vegetables and fruits should be washed very well before consuming.
6. Soft cheese both pasteurized and unpasteurized may contain bacteria and should be avoided, safer alternatives hard cheese like cheddar, mozzarella and cottage cheese.
