The foods and the drinks which should be avoided during pregnancy are mainly raw foods (eggs, meats, fish, seafood), milk and unpasteurized derivatives and alcoholic beverages.
The objective of the dietary restriction during pregnancy is to avoid listeriosis and the toxoplasmosis, simple and benign diseases, but that can bring complications to the baby.
Some foods and beverages a woman should avoid during pregnancy:
- Unpasteurized milk or any derivative made from unpasteurized milk, such as some cheeses, for example;
- Raw fish (sushi, sashimi, smoked salmon);
- Raw seafood;
- Raw or undercooked meat;
- Raw or sweet eggs prepared with raw egg;
- Sausages (if they are baked, fried or cooked, can);
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea and cola.
O alcohol may be detrimental to the development of the fetus and stimulant drinks such as coffee should be avoided or ingested in moderation.
In addition to food restriction, you need to have some care preparation and handling of food, such as:
- Prefer ham sliced and packed in the factory than cut on time;
- Cook all kinds of meat and fish well before eating;
- Before eating, leave the fruits and vegetables immersed in a solution of 1 tablespoon of bleach (indicated for food) for each liter of water, for 15 to 20 minutes minutes;
- Wash your hands well before handling food and sit at the table to eat;
- Regularly clean the refrigerator and cabinets with bleach.
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