During pregnancy more than ever it is essential to access safe food that carries a low or zero risk of causing diseases. Therefore, we tell you what are the foods that are unsafe to eat during pregnancyamong which are undercooked meat, raw fish, unpasteurized dairy products and others.
Undercooked or raw meats
Meats are foods that can carry many pathogens if they are not cooked properly. Among them, parasites or bacteria such as Escherichia coli that can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome or acute gastroenteritis.
Therefore, it is It is recommended that the meat reaches 70ºC in its center For this reason, it is safer to cook it in fine or small pieces, guaranteeing that its interior never remains “juicy”.
According to what was said before, we discourage the intake of raw meat in preparations such as a carpaccio or others, as well as those whose cooking is not adequate.
Fish with high levels of mercury
The fish They are excellent foods to add to our regular diet, especially because they are a source of proteins of high biological value as well as omega 3.
However, large specimens can accumulate mercury in high proportions and this is dangerous during pregnancy due to its neurotoxic power. For this reason, we discourage the intake of swordfish, emperor or bluefin tuna.
Instead, other fish can be added to the daily table during pregnancy to obtain beneficial nutrients for the body such as salmon, mackerel, horse mackerel, herring, sardines, anchovies or others.
Raw or undercooked egg
The raw or undercooked egg inside it can be the cause of many diseases, including salmonellosis caused by a bacterium that affects the digestive system and can cause diarrhea, fever, vomiting and others.
In addition, the egg in its raw state is source of an antinutrient for biotina B group vitamin that influences the formation of structures as well as the functioning of the central nervous system.
Therefore, for the safety of the pregnant woman and the developing baby, we recommend the intake of egg always hard-boiled or well, pasteurized.
Raw milk or other unpasteurized dairy
The dairy products They are a source of calcium and proteins of high biological value for the body, which is why they are recommended in the daily diet during pregnancy.
However, it is important that they are pasteurized to prevent, among other things, the entry into the body of bacteria such as listeriathe E coli, Campylobacter, Brussels or others that affect the fetus and the pregnant woman.
Thus, raw milk or yogurt or cheese made from it is advisable during pregnancy.
Raw or undercooked seafood and fish
Fish are recommended in the usual diet in quantities of two to three servings per week, however, it is It is essential that they are not eaten raw or undercooked..
These foods can transmit a parasite called anisakis as well as bacteria such as Salmonella, causing easily preventable diseases.
For this, the raw or undercooked shellfish and fish are discouraged during pregnancy, as well as all the preparations that include them, such as sushi, tartar, ceviche or others.
Homemade or unpasteurized mayonnaise
The Homemade Mayonnaise It is a sauce that is made from eggs and oil, using the first raw.
For this reason, it is advisable to avoid unpasteurized mayonnaise, since can also carry bacteria as the Salmonella.
If we want to make our own sauce at home, we recommend preparing a lactone or egg-free mayonnaise inside, emulsifying milk and oil to avoid eating raw eggs.
Fresh vegetables, without previous adequate washing
To prevent the entry into the body of parasites or bacteria that can cause toxoplasmosis as well as gastroenteritis, the intake of fresh vegetables without proper pre-washing.
Given that fruits, vegetables and greens are key to achieving a quality diet, it is It is essential to carry out a correct washing prior to its intake, with the aim of preventing various pathologies.
Alcoholic beverages: toxic and completely prohibited in pregnancy
The alcoholic drinks They are completely discouraged during pregnancy as they can reach the developing baby, and thus affect mother and child.
Ethanol can condition the development of the fetus as well as affect the health of the pregnant woman. Therefore, its intake is totally discouraged because even in a low dose its consumption is not safe.
Pâtés, foie gras, cold cuts and sausages; especially homemade
Pates, foie gras, sausages and others may contain the bacteria inside listeria and therefore, be harmful to the health of the pregnant woman.
Especially, these home-made and unpasteurized products are discouraged, although industrialized alternatives can also carry disease-causing bacteria.
For this reason, and because it is food of poor nutritional quality it is recommended to reduce the maximum or avoid sausages, foie gras and pâtés during pregnancy.
These are some unsafe foods that are not recommended to consume during pregnancy to avoid in this way, diseases that can be transmitted by what we eat.
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