Foods to avoid during pregnancy

 Foods to avoid during pregnancy

Pregnancy is the most beautiful days in women’s life . For few it may be a rollercoaster ride but at the same time it’s a period where a tiny miracle happens inside you so enjoy the every moment while you have it .

So here’s why you need to skip certain foods during pregnancy

• Certain foods are regarded as containing higher risk of bacteria.

• Which may be risk for you and your baby .

So you may ask why to skip these foods only during pregnancy?

Here’s the answer :

Hormonal changes during pregnancy lower immune system , and makes it more difficult to fight against the diseases .

Foods to avoid during pregnancy

Avoid uncooked , refrigerated seafood : fish may be good source of Omega 3 acid during your pregnancy which helps to promote brain and eye development of your baby but when it comes to raw seafood like SUSHI there’s high risk of bacteria which may worse your health and the babies health .

And it is better to avoid SHELLFISH which has high mercury level as it affects the babies nervous system .

Here are list of few fish which you can avoid during pregnancy

• King mackerel

• Shark

• Sword fish

Remember bigger the fish there is more mercury so it is better to avoid big fish .

Avoid undercooked meat and poultry

         There can be chances of infection in undercooked meat and poultry so it is better to avoid consuming meat from restaurant. Undercooked meat contains Toxoplasmosis which is a mild illness for you , but can be harmful for your baby and cause serious health problem for them .

Avoid excessive intake of caffeine

       Experts advice pregnant women to limit the intake of caffeine like (less then 200 milligrams per day )

Why to limit your caffeine intake during pregnancy?

• Caffeine can cause blood vessels in placenta to constrict , which could reduce the blood supply to fetus inhibit growth .

• Caffeine disrupt fetal stress hormone which leads to over weight baby and put them in obesity . Which also leads to heart disease and diabetes in later life .

So it is better to limit the intake of caffeine.

Vegetables and fruits to avoid during pregnancy

Eating right vegetable and fruits during pregnancy can give all the essential nutrients to the baby before and after birth . But there are certain vegetables and fruits to avoid during pregnancy they are

• Raw raddish

• Mung beans

• Any unwashed fruits and veggie

• Raw sprout

• Pineapple

• Papaya

• Pineapple

Sadly you cannot consume this tropical fruit as it contains bromelain , which breaks down the protein which results in the soften cervix and eventually you may have early labor or sometimes even miscarriages.

Street food and roadside food

Pregnancy cravings are the real deal but at the same u cannot risk a life that’s growing inside you so it is in your hands to choose the right food for your body and for baby

Sometime you crave for chaat items like bhel Puri , paani Puri . So we can choose the right quality food which is not too spicy and at the same time the best quality chat food .

In restaurant don’t hesitate to make special request while you place the order .

CONCLUSION

So enjoy your pregnancy in a healthy way pregnancy is defining a women’s life it shows how strong and powerful you are so make healthy choices and remember what you eat would reach out to your little one .