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Pregnancy is a sensitive time for you and your body so it is very important. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to have a healthy diet. These are the foods you must know that are not safe for consumption during pregnancy.
1. Smoked Seafood
Do not take smoked or refrigerated seafood as it can contain listeria monocytogenes bacteria which can cause vomiting and diarrhoea that could lead to illness in newborn or even miscarriage. Also, seafood that is labelled as lox, jerky, nova style and kippered has high levels of salt and can cause increased blood pressure and even swelling of body parts.
2. Raw Shellfish
Raw shellfish like oysters, clams and mussels must be avoided to keep you away from illness and food poisoning as it contains harmful bacteria and toxins.
3. Undercooked or raw eggs
Eating raw undercooked or soft-boiled eggs can cause food poisoning, severe vomiting, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, and high temperature as they contain harmful salmonella bacteria that can weaken your baby’s immune system.
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4. Raw Meat
Raw Meat is a big no during pregnancy as it can cause toxoplasmosis wherein pregnant women can develop flu-like symptoms and can have a miscarriage.
5. Unpasteurized Milk
Unpasteurized milk has no nutritional advantage and contains a big amount of bacteria such as salmonella, listeria, E.coli and cryptosporidium which can be dangerous to both mother and child.
6. Soft Cheeses
Soft Cheeses like Camembert, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Brie, Feta, Blue Cheese, Panela and more contain listeria which is harmful to you and your child.
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7. Specific Vegetables
Raw sprouts like radish, broccoli, mung bean, sunflower, onion, soyabean, and snow pea sprouts are highly prone to listeria, salmonella and e-Coli bacteria which can cause severe illnesses in both mother and child.
8. Excess Caffeine
Caffeine can be taken in little amounts and can increase chances of low birth weight and miscarriage in babies. You should not consume more than 200 mg in a day and it is resent in chocolates and many energy drinks.
9. Street Food
Street food is sweet and spicy but it can increase the risk of infections, stomach problems and even food poisoning because of the poor hygiene standards. Some examples of street foods to avoid are hot dogs, burritos, churros, cotton candy and more
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10. Soluble Vitamins
Both Fat Soluble and Water Soluble vitamins must be avoided as they can be absorbed by your body fat and liver leading to harmful consequences for both mother and child.
