Motherhood is a blessing that brings new life to the world. However, taking a proper pregnancy diet is very crucial for would-be mothers. During pregnancy, women require a certain kind of diet that is blessed with nutrition like vitamins and minerals. To make the unborn healthy certain food are mandatory for the mother. On the other side, some foods should not be part of a pregnant women's diet to nourish both mother and unborn baby. Today the team of Nuskha Kitchen has embarked on a list of foods to avoid during pregnancy for a healthy baby:
The major risk with such food is the chance of bacteria like coliform, salmonella, and toxoplasmosis. Raw undercooked meat, poultry, pork, seafood, and beef can make you sick when your baby still has not developed immunity. Yes, it contains much nutrition but still do not include it in your pregnancy diet for the sake of your baby’s health.
Unpasteurized milk has many bacteria that can cause fever and flu-like symptoms. Bacteria named listeriosis can also lead to premature babies, miscarriages, and deadly infections.
No wonder, eating fish for pregnancy care could be a smart move as this food is rich in protein and omega-3 fatty. It fastens the brain development of the unborn baby and overall health. But some fish such as King mackerel, Marlin, Orange roughy, Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish (Gulf of Mexico), and Bigeye tuna have high levels of mercury which impair the nervous system.
There’s a clear thumbs up for sprouts for health but during pregnancy, sprouts are big ‘NO’. They are grown in moisture condition which is an ideal condition for certain bacteria. Further, they are not cooked before eating which made them more vulnerable.
Listeria alert again!!! Your deli meat contains this deadly bacteria that can lead to various health issues. Other foods could fill up the gap for protein like Nuskha Kitchen’s Ragi Ladoo, Oats Ladoo, and gulkand.
Salmonella, a high level contained in the raw egg could make you and your baby sick, cooked or backed food that contains raw eggs are still fine but eating only raw eggs falls into the category of pregnancy food to avoid.
Try to avoid any kind of juice or drink from stores or restaurants as it could contain E.coil which is responsible for food poisoning. If you are craving juice then make it at home.
Would-be mothers should take certain caffeine during pregnancy. Items like green tea, black tea, coffee, and coco cola should not be part of pregnant women's diet as high levels of caffeine can cause miscarriage.
Despite sweeteners being safe for pregnant women yet artificial sweeteners should be out of the menu for a certain period. Sweeteners like cyclamate and aspartame are not approved for a baby’s health. Try Nuskha Kitchen’s Ladoo made of Ragi and Oats.
Alcohol should be strictly prohibited as a pregnancy diet cause the unborn baby cannot digest it owing to weak metabolize. Premature birth, heart issues, and improper growth are some common issues due to alcohol.
Those 9 months are a very crucial period for women and pregnancy care requires healthy diet habits. With the right pregnancy diet, we can ensure a healthy baby and mother.
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