Can I eat Greek yoghurt while pregnant?

Question

Hi
I am pregnant and going to Greek for hols, but I know I cant eat feta cheese but what about greek yoghurt and does anyone know a good web site telling you what you can and cant eat as the ones I have found arent very informative.
Many thanks

Answer 1

A balanced diet is what you need:

Most of the additional nutrient needs of pregnancy can be met by eating a well-balanced and varied diet. With a few exceptions, you can continue to eat a normal, healthy diet. This includes regular meals and snacks, and a sensible healthy eating regime containing:

Plenty of starchy carbohydrates - bread, rice, pasta, breakfast cereals, chapattis, couscous and potatoes.
Plenty of fruit and vegetables - at least five portions a day.
Lots of milk, yogurt, fromage frais and pasteurized cheeses.
Enough protein, such as meat, fish, eggs (well-cooked), beans and pulses.
Not too many fat-rich and sugary foods.
Aim to have at least eight glasses of fluids per day.

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The important consideration about milk products is whether the milk ingredients have been adequately pasteurized. Actimel and other yogurts containing live yeast cultures are fine providing the milk has been pasteurized to exclude listeria.
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/recipes/pregnant/yogurt_parfait.html

http://folsomobgyn.com/diet_in_pregnancy.htm

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and who told you not to eat feta cheese????

Answer 2

Hello,

Well, I am not sure absolutely on the Greek Yogurt thing. If I understand Greek Yogurt is not pasteurized, and hence why you may be concerned. The issue is regarding Listeria, for most of us, listeria isn't an issue, but for someone who is pregnant, it could be a concern.

For all that answered but don't know, Feta may be an issue for pregnant women, as in the US, we are extremely worried about Listeria which may have issues with the pregnancy. Since Feta is stored in water, Listeria can possibly be present. Basically anything like soft cheese, or in liquid (cottage, Ricotta) may have this issue, including lunchmeat, as they typically have lots of water present.

I would check further, maybe ask your Dr, OB/GYN. Not sure if there are any parenting websites that would have a better answer.
Congrutulations and good luck.
JS

Answer 3

As long as the dairy products you consume are pasteurized then it is perfectly safe to eat... regardless of the location.

PS: Greeks eat plain yogurt just like the majority of other people around the world.

Answer 4

Theres nothing wrong with eating yoghurt, heres a helpful website:
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/eating_pregnancy.html

Answer 5

what is "Greek yoghurt" exactly? I live in Greece and we have just plain yoghurt.

Correction to the person below: there is no such thing as "Greek yoghurt", as well as there is full fat and low fat yoghurt here, just the same as in the USA.

Answer 6

Greek yoghurt is usually high in fat - we would call it "full fat" yoghurt - rather than low fat or non fat that is popular in the U.S. - Greek yoghurt tastes great. Unless you are on a low fat diet, I don't see why you shouldn't eat it while pregnant.

Answer 7

I don't know/see why a pregnant woman can't eat dairy products at all. It doesn't make any sense, especially because women need calcium.

Answer 8

Eat whatever you loke during pregnancy. My wife ate all the things you are told not to and we have 2 beautiful and very healthy girls

Answer 9

Go for your life..... and who told you that you can't eat feta???

Answer 10

don't listen to all that rubbish Hun..as long as you don't eat a large amount then its fine..congratulations on your pregnancy and have a fab holiday..