Riya
I just know a few things like MSG, caffiene and even sugar free!
Answer
Foods to AVOID:
Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood and rare or undercooked beef or poultry should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.
Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which may be life-threatening. If you are pregnant and you are considering eating deli meats, make certain that you reheat the meat until it is steaming.
Fish with Mercury: Fish that contain high levels of mercury should be avoided. Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. A sample of these types of fish include: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. Canned, chunk light tuna generally has a lower amount of mercury than other tuna, but still should only be eaten in moderation. Certain types of fish used in sushi should also be avoided due to high levels of mercury. Please see Mercury in Fish for specific types of fish and further information on how to calculate mercury levels.
Smoked Seafood -Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labeled as lox, nova style, kippered, or jerky should be avoided because it could be contaminated with Listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in a meal that has been cooked, like a casserole.) This type of fish is often found in the deli section of your grocery store. Canned or shelf-safe smoked seafood is usually OK to eat.
Fish Exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls. This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams. These fish include: bluefish, striped bass, salmon, pike, trout, and walleye. Contact the local health department or Environmental Protection Agency to determine which fish are safe to eat in your area. Remember, this is regarding fish caught in local waters and not fish from your local grocery store.
Raw Shellfish: The majority of seafood-borne illness is caused by undercooked shellfish, which include oysters, clams, and mussels. Cooking helps prevent some types of infection, but it does not prevent the algae-related infections that are associated with red tides. Raw shellfish pose a concern for everybody, and they should be avoided altogether during pregnancy.
Raw Eggs: Raw eggs or any foods that contain raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella. Some homemade Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custards, and Hollandaise sauces may be made with raw eggs.
If the recipe is cooked at some point, this will reduce the exposure to salmonella. Commercially manufactured ice cream, dressings, and eggnog are made with pasteurized eggs and do not increase the risk of salmonella. Restaurants should be using pasteurized eggs in any recipe that is made with raw eggs, such as Hollandaise sauce or dressings.
Soft Cheeses: Imported soft cheeses may contain bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. You would need to avoid soft cheeses such as: Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Feta, Gorgonzola and Mexican style cheeses that include queso blanco and queso fresco, unless they clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. All soft non-imported cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat.
Unpasteurized Milk: Unpasteurized milk may contain bacteria called listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. Make sure that any milk you drink is pasteurized.
Pate: Refrigerated pate or meat spreads should be avoided because they may contain the bacteria listeria. Canned pate, or shelf-safe meat spreads can be eaten.
Caffeine: Although most studies show that caffeine intake in moderation is OK, there are others that show that caffeine intake may be related to miscarriages. Avoid caffeine during the first trimester to reduce the likelihood of a miscarriage. As a general rule, caffeine should be limited to fewer than 300 mg per day during pregnancy. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it helps eliminate fluids from the body. This can result in water and calcium loss. It is important that you are drinking plenty of water, juice, and milk rather than caffeinated beverages. Some research shows that large amounts of caffeine are associated with miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and withdrawal symptoms in infants. The safest thing is to refrain from consuming caffeine.
Alcohol: There is NO amount of alcohol that is known to be safe during pregnancy, and therefore alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can interfere with the healthy development of the baby. Depending on the amount, timing, and pattern of use, alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other developmental disorders. If you consumed alcohol before you knew you were pregnant, stop drinking now. You should continue to avoid alcohol during breastfeeding. Exposure of alcohol to an infant poses harmful risks, and alcohol does reach the baby during breastfeeding.
Unwashed Vegetables: Yes, vegetables are safe to eat, so you still need to eat them. However, it is essential to make sure they are washed to avoid potential exposure to toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis may contaminate the soil where the vegetables were grown.
EXERCISES TO AVOID:
During the course of your pregnancy, for safety reasons for both you and your baby, there are a number of different exercises and activities you should avoid. Some of these include the following:
Water skiing
Horseback riding
Snow boarding, downhill skiing and surfing
As your pregnancy develops and progresses avoid any activity which may have a high risk for falling. That will include activities such as:
Tennis
Bicycling
Scuba and other "pressurized" sports
Cross waterslides
Most amusement park rides
I guess as a general rule of thumb, it is probably best that you try and avoid any competitive sports or activities which you are not conditioned for. It is really common sense, if you weren't a runner before you got pregnant, then I would have to say that now is not the time to start jogging 5 miles a day.
A good idea is simply to take it slowly and pay it safe. Also stick to low-impact activities, such as walking or swimming for overall fitness during pregnancy. And then even if you were very active before falling pregnant, or if you are at risk for preterm labor or intrauterine growth restriction, you should definitely cut down on your level of physical activity in your second and third trimesters.
Foods to AVOID:
Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood and rare or undercooked beef or poultry should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.
Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which may be life-threatening. If you are pregnant and you are considering eating deli meats, make certain that you reheat the meat until it is steaming.
Fish with Mercury: Fish that contain high levels of mercury should be avoided. Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. A sample of these types of fish include: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. Canned, chunk light tuna generally has a lower amount of mercury than other tuna, but still should only be eaten in moderation. Certain types of fish used in sushi should also be avoided due to high levels of mercury. Please see Mercury in Fish for specific types of fish and further information on how to calculate mercury levels.
Smoked Seafood -Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labeled as lox, nova style, kippered, or jerky should be avoided because it could be contaminated with Listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in a meal that has been cooked, like a casserole.) This type of fish is often found in the deli section of your grocery store. Canned or shelf-safe smoked seafood is usually OK to eat.
Fish Exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls. This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams. These fish include: bluefish, striped bass, salmon, pike, trout, and walleye. Contact the local health department or Environmental Protection Agency to determine which fish are safe to eat in your area. Remember, this is regarding fish caught in local waters and not fish from your local grocery store.
Raw Shellfish: The majority of seafood-borne illness is caused by undercooked shellfish, which include oysters, clams, and mussels. Cooking helps prevent some types of infection, but it does not prevent the algae-related infections that are associated with red tides. Raw shellfish pose a concern for everybody, and they should be avoided altogether during pregnancy.
Raw Eggs: Raw eggs or any foods that contain raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella. Some homemade Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custards, and Hollandaise sauces may be made with raw eggs.
If the recipe is cooked at some point, this will reduce the exposure to salmonella. Commercially manufactured ice cream, dressings, and eggnog are made with pasteurized eggs and do not increase the risk of salmonella. Restaurants should be using pasteurized eggs in any recipe that is made with raw eggs, such as Hollandaise sauce or dressings.
Soft Cheeses: Imported soft cheeses may contain bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. You would need to avoid soft cheeses such as: Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Feta, Gorgonzola and Mexican style cheeses that include queso blanco and queso fresco, unless they clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. All soft non-imported cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat.
Unpasteurized Milk: Unpasteurized milk may contain bacteria called listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. Make sure that any milk you drink is pasteurized.
Pate: Refrigerated pate or meat spreads should be avoided because they may contain the bacteria listeria. Canned pate, or shelf-safe meat spreads can be eaten.
Caffeine: Although most studies show that caffeine intake in moderation is OK, there are others that show that caffeine intake may be related to miscarriages. Avoid caffeine during the first trimester to reduce the likelihood of a miscarriage. As a general rule, caffeine should be limited to fewer than 300 mg per day during pregnancy. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it helps eliminate fluids from the body. This can result in water and calcium loss. It is important that you are drinking plenty of water, juice, and milk rather than caffeinated beverages. Some research shows that large amounts of caffeine are associated with miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and withdrawal symptoms in infants. The safest thing is to refrain from consuming caffeine.
Alcohol: There is NO amount of alcohol that is known to be safe during pregnancy, and therefore alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can interfere with the healthy development of the baby. Depending on the amount, timing, and pattern of use, alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other developmental disorders. If you consumed alcohol before you knew you were pregnant, stop drinking now. You should continue to avoid alcohol during breastfeeding. Exposure of alcohol to an infant poses harmful risks, and alcohol does reach the baby during breastfeeding.
Unwashed Vegetables: Yes, vegetables are safe to eat, so you still need to eat them. However, it is essential to make sure they are washed to avoid potential exposure to toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis may contaminate the soil where the vegetables were grown.
EXERCISES TO AVOID:
During the course of your pregnancy, for safety reasons for both you and your baby, there are a number of different exercises and activities you should avoid. Some of these include the following:
Water skiing
Horseback riding
Snow boarding, downhill skiing and surfing
As your pregnancy develops and progresses avoid any activity which may have a high risk for falling. That will include activities such as:
Tennis
Bicycling
Scuba and other "pressurized" sports
Cross waterslides
Most amusement park rides
I guess as a general rule of thumb, it is probably best that you try and avoid any competitive sports or activities which you are not conditioned for. It is really common sense, if you weren't a runner before you got pregnant, then I would have to say that now is not the time to start jogging 5 miles a day.
A good idea is simply to take it slowly and pay it safe. Also stick to low-impact activities, such as walking or swimming for overall fitness during pregnancy. And then even if you were very active before falling pregnant, or if you are at risk for preterm labor or intrauterine growth restriction, you should definitely cut down on your level of physical activity in your second and third trimesters.
Foods to avoid during pregnancy?
Yussiiii
What foods should a woman avoid during her early pregnancy?
Answer
edit: oops, wrong person. anyway:
Avoid junk food as much as possible. This includes fast food, preprepared foods, processed foods, all that stuff. Try to eat organic or locally grown if you can. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and high mercury fish (fish like Haddock are okay because they are low mercury.) No sushi! I know it sucks, but the quality of sushi in the US is just not the same as in Japan, and should be avoided during pregnancy (but you can eat the cooked rolls.) Avoid stuff like sucralose, aspartame, splenda, high fructose corn syrup... All that stuff is terrible for people in general and should be avoided at all times, not just in pregnancy. Certain cheeses, like feta and bleu cheeses should be avoided. Some people claim raw milk should me avoided, I disagree. Raw milk is far more beneficial than pasteurized milk, pasteurized milk is nutritionally useless and damages the balance of gut flora, which has been found to be a possible link to autism. If you drink raw milk, make sure you visit the farm first and check for cleanliness and make sure they are organic cows that are grass fed and roam a pasture. Very few people get sick from raw milk (about 42 annually of the approximately 9 million raw milk consumers in the US.) Milk requires pasteurization when a cow is fed grain or soy, which throws off the balance of bacteria in their gut, and also when they are not able to roam a pasture or open space and are instead confined to a barn where they sleep where they poop. .
Make sure your meats are cooked thoroughly. Avoid GMO foods. Non-GMO foods are labeled as such. If it's not labeled non-GMO, then it's probably not non-GMO. Don't eat soy, it is terrible for everyone! Soy contains estrogen compounds which are bad for males, as well as bad for females (the more estrogen a woman is exposed to in her lifetime, the more her risk of breast cancer increases.) Avoid plastics with BPA and definitely don't heat foods or drinks in plastic items. And definitely be weary of tap water. If you can, get a reverse osmosis system for your kitchen sink at least (which is where we get most of our tap water exposure,) and get a shower filter. There are all kinds of things in tap water from bacteria, to medicines, to poisons like fluoride and chlorine.
i know it's hard and we can't avoid these things 100% of the time, but limit them as much as you can.
If you want more info about anything I've said, I can provide you with lots of sources. Just let me know.
edit: oops, wrong person. anyway:
Avoid junk food as much as possible. This includes fast food, preprepared foods, processed foods, all that stuff. Try to eat organic or locally grown if you can. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and high mercury fish (fish like Haddock are okay because they are low mercury.) No sushi! I know it sucks, but the quality of sushi in the US is just not the same as in Japan, and should be avoided during pregnancy (but you can eat the cooked rolls.) Avoid stuff like sucralose, aspartame, splenda, high fructose corn syrup... All that stuff is terrible for people in general and should be avoided at all times, not just in pregnancy. Certain cheeses, like feta and bleu cheeses should be avoided. Some people claim raw milk should me avoided, I disagree. Raw milk is far more beneficial than pasteurized milk, pasteurized milk is nutritionally useless and damages the balance of gut flora, which has been found to be a possible link to autism. If you drink raw milk, make sure you visit the farm first and check for cleanliness and make sure they are organic cows that are grass fed and roam a pasture. Very few people get sick from raw milk (about 42 annually of the approximately 9 million raw milk consumers in the US.) Milk requires pasteurization when a cow is fed grain or soy, which throws off the balance of bacteria in their gut, and also when they are not able to roam a pasture or open space and are instead confined to a barn where they sleep where they poop. .
Make sure your meats are cooked thoroughly. Avoid GMO foods. Non-GMO foods are labeled as such. If it's not labeled non-GMO, then it's probably not non-GMO. Don't eat soy, it is terrible for everyone! Soy contains estrogen compounds which are bad for males, as well as bad for females (the more estrogen a woman is exposed to in her lifetime, the more her risk of breast cancer increases.) Avoid plastics with BPA and definitely don't heat foods or drinks in plastic items. And definitely be weary of tap water. If you can, get a reverse osmosis system for your kitchen sink at least (which is where we get most of our tap water exposure,) and get a shower filter. There are all kinds of things in tap water from bacteria, to medicines, to poisons like fluoride and chlorine.
i know it's hard and we can't avoid these things 100% of the time, but limit them as much as you can.
If you want more info about anything I've said, I can provide you with lots of sources. Just let me know.
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