Food and Drinks to Avoid When Pregnant

You're pregnant? There are several types of foods or drinks that need to be subjected to 'yellow light' or even 'red light' for 9 months. Include the following:

Signs of red lights:
Raw or undercooked foods may be contaminated Because germs that can cause infections, such as bacteria Listeria, Salmonella, Toxoplasma parasite, or E. coli. Some of the food in this category, including raw eggs, undercooked meat, sashimi, sushi raw and processed foods with raw eggs, such as dressing for salads or fresh mayonnaise.

Alcohol  

Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of miscarriage and fetal death in utero. Until now, it is not certain how safe limit of alcohol consumption for pregnant women. It's best to avoid it altogether. Not just alcohol, but also foods that contain alcohol.

Signs yellow light:
Seafood Protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids in seafood can indeed help improve the baby's brain growth. But you still have to be careful, because some types of seafood contain high levels of metallic mercury, which can inhibit the growth of the fetal nervous system. You can still eat fresh salmon, shrimp, anchovies, and snapper maximum 340 g per week. Avoid fish species originating from the sea or rivers that have been contaminated.

Caffeine  

Caffeine can cross the placenta which can affect heart rate and respiratory system of the fetus. During pregnancy, you should consume kefein maximum of 300 mg per day (2-3 cups of coffee).