what food to avoid?

Question

what foods should i avoid now thta im pregnant please list or give me any good tips and stuff thnx!

Answer 1

I would definitely avoid really spicy and fatty foods because they will make gas and bloating worse. Also veggies like broccoli and beans and brussels sprouts are notorious gas-producers.

Foods high in refined sugar will raise your blood sugar too high and then you will "crash" and that feels horrible and it's no good for baby.

Also avoid drinks with lots of sugar and caffeine.

Good stuff to eat are fruits and veggies, lean meats and fish, pasta and whole grains. Look for foods high in protein, iron, calcium and folic acid - all are VERY important for the baby's development and your wellbeing.

Answer 2

You can eat anything you want while breastfeeding- there really isn't a list of foods breastfeeding moms shouldn't eat- I have heard that you shouldn't eat spicy food like Mexican food or Indian food- well what do the breastfeeding mothers in these countries eat while nursing if not the food of their home country? The first time I thought of that I just had to laugh-:) SOME babies MAY have a sensitivity to dairy, it doesn't mean that yours will- And from what I have heard? You will certainly know about it. Having dairy in breast milk won't start allergies- if that was true then there would be no formula that was dairy based AT ALL- and most of the formulas out there are dairy based.

Answer 3

Every day, you should aim to eat something from each of these food groups:

fruit and vegetables — try to aim for five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day. Use any kind, including fresh, frozen, dried, tinned in natural juices, and pure fruit juices. (Remember though that only one glass of fruit juice can be counted towards your five or more portions, no matter how many you drink.)

bread, cereals, rice, pasta, potatoes — these should make up the main part of your meal. Wholegrain cereal foods such as brown rice or wholemeal bread have more fibre and vitamins and are more filling.

meat, fish and alternatives (these provide protein and iron) — include some food from this group twice a day. This includes meat, chicken, fish (including tinned fish), eggs, nuts, beans, pulses.

milk and dairy foods (these provide an important source of calcium) — try to include one pint of semi-skimmed or skimmed milk per day or swap 1/3 of a pint of milk for 1oz (30g) of cheese (matchbox size), a yoghurt or a bowl of milk pudding. Low fat dairy products have the same amount of calcium as full fat varieties.
Keep your intake of foods containing fat and foods containing sugar to a minimum. Try not to eat foods like biscuits, puddings, cakes and chocolate every day.

You should also aim to increase your levels of folic acid, an important B vitamin. Folic acid is found naturally in many foods, and it's added to some manufactured foods. It's vital for the growth and health of all the cells in the body. It's especially important if you are in the early stages of pregnancy (up to 12 weeks), or if you are planning a pregnancy, as it reduces the risk of the baby being affected by neural tube defects such as spina bifida or anencephaly.

Answer 4

Well I'm 14 weeks pregnant and everything that I've been advised to stay away from includes:

-lunch meats (unless they are steaming hot)
-uncooked hotdogs
-no more than 6 oz of fish/tuna per week
-non pasteurized dairy items
-caffeine (INCLUDING too much chocolate!)
-no smoking
-no drinking liquor (one glass of red wine per week is okay per my doctor)
-I must stay away from hamburgers (the smell kills me!)
-you CANNOT change kitty litter
-no lifting heavy items
-paint fumes
-tattoos

Answer 5

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