6 Foods To Avoid When Pregnant

Pregnant Women Karimdavid.com

 

We already now know β€œThe 6 Foods To Eat When Pregnant”. If you missed that one from last month (Click Here) .

Now, due to several requests, I have compiled a list of β€œThe 6 Foods To Avoid When Pregnant”, below.

 

 

MECURY LEVELS LIST KARIM DAVID

 

High Level- Mercury Fish – Is really toxic. It is not safe to consume at all, and is most commonly found in polluted seas.
In high amounts it can be toxic to your immune system, kidneys and nervous system.
Since it is found in polluted seas, large fish that live in these oceans can accumulate high amounts of mercury.
So I would advise pregnant women not to eat high level- Mercury fish at all.

 

High Level- Mercury Fish include:

Tuna ( Albacore tuna is a no no)

Swordfish

King mackerel

Shark

DID YOU KNOW? It is important to note that not every single fish is high in mercury, just certain types. Consuming low- mercury fish during pregnancy is very healthy, and these fish can be eaten up to 2 to 3 times a week. Fatty fish is real high in omega-3 fatty acids, which is important for your baby.

 

 

SUSHI KARIM DAVID.COM

 

Raw Fish- You must not eat this at all cost! Most raw fish carry several infections such as Salmonella and Listeria.

For example Listeria can cause Miscarriage, Premature delivery, Stillbirth and other health issues .

Therefore I would advise Pregnant women to avoid eating raw fish and shellfish. So this includes many sushi dishes.

DID YOU KNOW? The other infections raw fish carry are Norovirus & Vibrio.. not very pleasant πŸ™

 

 

Raw Eggs KARIMDAVID.COM

 

Raw Eggs- I mean why would you do such a thing ? Raw eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The symptoms of Salmonella infections are normally experienced by the mother only.

The symptoms include:

Nausea

Vomiting

Fever

Stomach cramps

Diarrhea

Though in some rare cases, the infection can cause cramps in the uterus, leading to premature birth or stillbirth.

DID YOU KNOW? Lightly scrambled eggs, Poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, Homemade mayo, Salad dressing, Homemade ice cream and icing on cake all commonly contain raw eggs in them.

 

 

FRUIT AND VEG KARIMDAVID.COM

 

Unwashed Fruit & Vegetables- Surfaces of unwashed or unpeeled fruits and vegetables could contaminate with several bacteria and parasites.

These include Salmonella, E. Coli and Listeria, which you can get from the soil or through handling.

Contamination can actually happen during production, harvest, processing, storage and transportation.

While you’re pregnant, it’s very important to minimize the risk of infection by thoroughly rinsing, peeling or cooking fruits and vegetables.

DID YOU KNOW? A dangerous parasite called Toxoplasma is found in unwashed fruit and vegetables. This why it is always important to rinse, peel thoroughly or cook your fruits and vegetables, to minimize chances of infection to you and your child.

 

 

Offduty: Caffine Drinks

 

Caffeine- Such as Coffee, Tea, Soft drinks and Cocoa for pregnant women, I would generally advise to limit their Caffeine intake to less than 200 mg per day, or about 2 to 3 cups of coffee.

Caffeine is absorbed very quickly, and passes easily into the placenta.

I also discovered that because unborn babies and their placentas do not have the main enzyme needed to metabolize caffeine, high levels can build up.

High caffeine intake during pregnancy has been shown to restrict fetal growth and increase the risk of low birth weight at delivery.

DID YOU KNOW? Drinking high amounts of Caffeine can cause low birth weight which increases infant death and chronic diseases in adulthood such as Type2-Diabetes & heart disease.

 

alcohol KARIMDAVID.COM

 

Alcohol- I’m sure this goes without saying that pregnant women should not be drinking any alcohol – period.

It’s been long known about the increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth by hitting the bottle.

Even a small amount can have negative impacts to your baby’s brain development since no level of alcohol has been proven to be safe during pregnancy.

If I asked you if you would like to poison your baby ? And you say β€œNO” then don’t drink because this is what you are doing to your innocent baby.

DID YOU KNOW? If you answered yes to that question I advise you to seek some professional help!

 

 

Conclusion

Proper sanitation of the food and handling of food is always your best bet, especially whilst pregnant.

Though, this not always easy to do, since some foods could already be contaminated when purchased.

Therefore, it is best to avoid the foods on the list completely. The health of you and your unborn baby should come first ( Includes consumption of drink too)

If you want to learn more about the foods you should be eating during pregnancy, then, again

(Click Here)Β 

 

THAT’S IT!

I hope you’ve realized more than ever how important a healthy diet is,
Especially whilst pregnant.

I’ve loved doing this one, especially as it was requested by you guys!

What did you think of it ?

What did you learn from it ?

Any other questions ?

Then just leave a comment below and I will of course get back to you

Until next time ciao πŸ™‚

 

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Qi Xiaodan
Qi Xiaodan
8 years ago

I love this post. I’m Working on cutting down my Caffeine intake.

Pavani Sathe
Pavani Sathe
8 years ago

This was a very insightful post Karim.

Alexis Kofoed
Alexis Kofoed
8 years ago

I never knew that raw fish like Sushi was not appropriate.

Nicole Rees
Nicole Rees
8 years ago

I used to crave coke, whilst pregnant. I wanted to drink shed loads of it.I just couldn’t do it though, knowing my now 4 year old was inside of me.

Alan Edward
Alan Edward
8 years ago

These are great for men as well. Not just pregnant women.

Zhou Jinghua
Zhou Jinghua
8 years ago

What Is Listeria?

Vyasa Arya
Vyasa Arya
8 years ago

Good follow up for us mummies πŸ™‚

Amelia Stevens
Amelia Stevens
8 years ago

Love how you mentioned about washing fruits and vegetables.I really don’t trust manufactures anymore.

Rose Mcdonald
Rose Mcdonald
8 years ago

Can I eat philadelphia ?

John Baker
John Baker
8 years ago

I see there is no mention of nuts anywhere.

MΓ‘rton Hilda
MΓ‘rton Hilda
8 years ago

BRAVO

Bianca Giordani
Bianca Giordani
8 years ago

Awesome approach.

Lisa Jones
Lisa Jones
8 years ago

I’m already miserable being pregnant, what with the shortness of breath (baby on diaphragm), the regular need to pee (baby on bladder), kicks so hard they make me wince with pain, an aversion to foods that I used to love and eat with impunity, and nausea well into the third trimester. The last thing I want to do is make myself more miserable by avoiding things I can and want to eat, or wondering if soemthing I do during this pregnancy will cost my kid a couple of IQ points. So here’s to hot baths, sushi, and nyquil when I’m sick, and all the other things we’re told to avoid that make pregnancy bearable.

Dyna Mires
Dyna Mires
8 years ago

I so strongly agree with this.

Ε tefan Moravec
Ε tefan Moravec
8 years ago

Thank you for your very interesting advise and information. I am so confused with what to and what not to eat.. I am 6mths pregnant. Thank you for sharing your information.

Ela Marks
Ela Marks
8 years ago

I am thankful for articles like this one. It has inspired everyone to discuss these topics that can effect ourselves and our babies.

Ariel Kolmel
Ariel Kolmel
8 years ago

In Scandinavia, pregnant women are strongly adviced against eating any kind of fish, while in Japan you can’t eat too much during your pregnancy… – I don’t believe that the scandinavian oceans are more polluted (and therefore the fish are) than the waters surrounding Japan?!?
I was pregnant in Japan and stayed away from everything raw (sushi etc) and unpasturised cheeses and I followed the advice from back home saying don’t eat fish. Canned or fresh.
Also, I stayed away from tofu. Tofu contains something (sorry, I forgot the name) that foreign women shouldn’t eat during a pregnancy. But the japanese are all used to it so for them, it’s okay. Maybe they do actually have some unique kind of immunity… who knows!?

Aliza Cuenco
Aliza Cuenco
8 years ago

So many people have been told different things on what not to eat. I’m 18 weeks pregnant with my second baby and I was only aware of certain fishes such as swordfish is a no no, limit you intake on fish because of mercury. No runny eggs, no pate or homemade mayonnaise and no soft cheeses. Also, when I was pregnant with my first, I was seeing someone about giving up smoking and they said for me not to eat liquorice(sp?!). I don’t know why you can’t but I avoided it then and I’m avoiding it now!

Bruktawit Bona
Bruktawit Bona
8 years ago

Boy, I must have missed all this the last time I was pregnant 20 years ago.

Safaaa Hakeem
Safaaa Hakeem
8 years ago

Very Good!

Cassie
Cassie
8 years ago

This was a fantastic part 2 Karim πŸ™‚

Elaide Rua
Elaide Rua
8 years ago

Great Post.

James Acklin
James Acklin
8 years ago

I’ll be showing this one to the wife.

Helen Velders
Helen Velders
8 years ago

This has helped me reduce my caffeine in take.

Roshawna Wells
Roshawna Wells
8 years ago

I will be paying closer attention to what fishes i eat form now on.

Samantha Jane
Samantha Jane
8 years ago

I’m gutted about being advised not to drink to much tea I love my tea that my main drink intake πŸ™

Γ‰dith Plantier
Γ‰dith Plantier
8 years ago

This chart will come in handy