2006-07-30 05:20:06 · 14 answers · asked by Island_Girl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I did, and all of my kids are fine. I have never heard that. Eating turkey can, however, make you feel sleepy because it contains tryptophan.
Tryptophan is an essential Amino Acid. Tryptophan is a component of many plant and animal proteins, and a normal part of the diet that humans must get from outside sources. It is a precursor (starting material) from which our brains make serotonin, which is then used to calm you down and make you sleepy. Tryptophan also helps in niacin (B vitamins) production.
Foods that are considered sources of tryptophan are dairy products, beef, poultry, barley, brown rice, fish, soybeans, and peanuts.
2006-07-30 05:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by Oblivia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never have I heard that. Turkey is fine. I've done a LOT of reading about nutrition, health and pregnancy and I doubt turkey is harmful.
2006-07-30 05:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never heard of turkey being a bad thing to eat. i certainly don't eat raw fish, so there was no problem there. anything else, i didn't even worry about. just eat a balanced diet and youll be just fine. some people just take it way out of control. eat healthy, be active,and don't drink or smoke.
2006-07-30 05:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by jan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true, I craved turkey and stuffing all the time, it was thanksgiving at my house every other Sunday while I was pregnant.
My almost 10 month old daughter is happy and healthy.
2006-07-30 05:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are foods to avoid when you preggers but I have never came across Turkey as one of them (here in the uk anyway).
If its properly cooked I can't see it being a problem but if you are worried then ask your mid wife.
Heres a list to help you
Foods To Avoid When Pregnant And Why
Foods To Avoid And Why
There are many foods that you should avoid when pregnant as they can cause salmonella, listeria or toxoplasmosis.
What Foods Cause Salmonella?
raw or runny eggs
mayonnaise made with raw egg
raw or undercooked meat
What Foods Cause Listeria?
liver and liver pate
unpasteurized dairy products: ripened soft cheeses like brie, camembert and blue veined cheeses.
unpasteurized milk
unheated cooked-chilled foods
What Foods Cause Toxoplasmosis?
raw or undercooked meat
raw cured meats such as parma ham and salami
Other Foods That Should Be Avoided
raw or undercooked shellfish – can cause food poisoning
peanuts – increase risk of baby developing allergy to nuts
2006-07-30 05:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that before. I know they want you to stay away from processed meat such as lunch meat because of what's used in the process of making it ready to eat. Something like that. Most things are ok in moderation. I know with things like Tuna you shouldnt eat it more then once or twice a week...stuff like that. Ask your dr if youre really concerned
2006-07-30 05:23:56 · answer #6 · answered by ktpb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should ask why not, pretty much any food is ok while pregnant exept raw fish, dont eat that it contains mercury and its bad for the baby, and go to www.babycenter.com get informd ! do some research dont just ask it here , get a complete page of information
2006-07-30 05:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by sourgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if turkey was the problem then i couldnt see how you eat any other food when your pregnant ,girl whoever told you that is lying okay
2006-07-30 05:23:43 · answer #8 · answered by angelof2004@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it. Perhaps your thinking of "Chicken of the Sea". That's tuna fish and you shouldn't really eat that when your pregnant due to the mercury content.
2006-07-30 05:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by nyc_villagegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never heard of that I'm 38 weeks and i love Turkey my ob says me and my baby is healthy and having a healthy pregnancy!
2006-07-30 23:41:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋