The Must Eats and the Must Nots

Veggies are a must!

Some of the foods that a pregnant woman should be eating are; Pleanty of fruits and veggies especially berries because they are full of vitamin C, potassium, folate and fiber.  Beans are also a great source of fiber and folate as well as protein, iron, calcium and zinc. Eggs are also a good source of protein in addition to providing important amino acids and vitamins and minerals. This includes choline which is good for your baby’s brain development. While eggs are good for you and the baby, you must be careful and avoid eating uncooked or raw eggs. Raw eggs can be found in homemade Caesar dressings for salad or in raw cookie dough. Other raw foods such as undercooked meat and sushi can also be harmful to you and your baby. Raw seafood can be a source of harmful parasites or bacteria. Listeria bacteria is a harmful bacteria that can sometimes be found in unpasteurized milk, it is dangerous and can even be life threatening to you and your baby. Certain cheeses should be avoided like soft cheeses or cheese dips such a queso, blue cheese, feta cheese, brie and camembert. Listeria can also be found on some fruits or vegetables. These foods should always be washed and scrubbed thoroughly before being eaten, especially cantaloupes which should be scrubbed and dried first. Fresh fruit juices may also house bacteria if they have not been pasteurized. These should also be avoided. Juices that are in supermarkets in boxes or bottles should be good to drink. When dining out it is especially important to ask ask ask what is in your food and how it was prepared so you know exactly what you are putting into your body and your unborn baby’s body.

http://www.webmd.com/baby/ss/slideshow-what-not-to-eat-when-pregnant
http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/must-eat-foods-pregnancy