While you are pregnant, you cannot afford to fool around with what you eat when you are carrying such a precious little passenger, so based on three pregnancies and tons of advice and research from just about every corner, my top four foods to avoid are: 1.
Liver and any Pate as these can contain Listeria.
This is a foodbourne disease, the bacteria of which, cause abdominal pain and diarrhea and can also harm your unborn baby.
2.
Blue veined soft mouldy cheeses like Blue cheese, Brie and Chevre as these can also contain Listeria.
Stick with hard cheese like cheddar.
3.
Soy products are not recommended as not only do they contain phytoestrogens which can affect your babies developing brain and phytoestrogens which can affect your babies developing brain and reproductive organs, they also blocks the absorption of important nutrients like calcium and magnesium (essential for strong teeth and bones), zinc and iron.
Your need for Vitamin D also increases if you consume lots of soy products and that can be difficult to replenish if you live in a place with less sunshine like the UK.
4.
Shark, Swordfish and Marlin should be avoided although I wouldn't know where to buy any of these and I would have personal issues eating such magnificent fish.
Tuna also lands in this category as all these fish have high levels of mercury content which is extremely dangerous and affects moods and behaviour patterns.
It has been linked to Learning Disabilities, ADD and Behaviour Disorders.
Felters who made hats from felt in the late 19th century were exposed to mercury which had adverse effects on their moods and this is where the phrase, Mad as a Hatter originated from.
Having said all that, Don't Panic! It is a simple matter of being aware of what you eat and eating lovely, nutrient rich, tasty homemade food! If you can"t cook, now is a great time to learn and experiment and you may find that you get great pleasure from the simple act of preparing a delicious meal! It is a very easy thing to start learning.
Begin with something simple to make, perhaps something you enjoyed as a child.
Go to your local library or buy a cookbook and start there.
The other very easy, free alternative is to Google what you want to make and simply copy out or print off the recipe, head for your local grocery store to get your ingredients and you are on your way to cooking your first meal!
Liver and any Pate as these can contain Listeria.
This is a foodbourne disease, the bacteria of which, cause abdominal pain and diarrhea and can also harm your unborn baby.
2.
Blue veined soft mouldy cheeses like Blue cheese, Brie and Chevre as these can also contain Listeria.
Stick with hard cheese like cheddar.
3.
Soy products are not recommended as not only do they contain phytoestrogens which can affect your babies developing brain and phytoestrogens which can affect your babies developing brain and reproductive organs, they also blocks the absorption of important nutrients like calcium and magnesium (essential for strong teeth and bones), zinc and iron.
Your need for Vitamin D also increases if you consume lots of soy products and that can be difficult to replenish if you live in a place with less sunshine like the UK.
4.
Shark, Swordfish and Marlin should be avoided although I wouldn't know where to buy any of these and I would have personal issues eating such magnificent fish.
Tuna also lands in this category as all these fish have high levels of mercury content which is extremely dangerous and affects moods and behaviour patterns.
It has been linked to Learning Disabilities, ADD and Behaviour Disorders.
Felters who made hats from felt in the late 19th century were exposed to mercury which had adverse effects on their moods and this is where the phrase, Mad as a Hatter originated from.
Having said all that, Don't Panic! It is a simple matter of being aware of what you eat and eating lovely, nutrient rich, tasty homemade food! If you can"t cook, now is a great time to learn and experiment and you may find that you get great pleasure from the simple act of preparing a delicious meal! It is a very easy thing to start learning.
Begin with something simple to make, perhaps something you enjoyed as a child.
Go to your local library or buy a cookbook and start there.
The other very easy, free alternative is to Google what you want to make and simply copy out or print off the recipe, head for your local grocery store to get your ingredients and you are on your way to cooking your first meal!
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