Can i eat nougat while pregnant

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Seafood that's safe to eat during pregnancy: photos. Pastries and desserts! Can we really do without it for nine months? Can we eat nougat when pregnant? The answer will be almost YES, you can eat nougat when pregnant.

There are 3 main risks related to two bacteria Salmonella and Listeria and one parasite toxoplasmosis. The first is associated with the risk of Salmonellosis. This risk occurs especially when eating raw, undercooked or not fresh eggs. The third one is toxoplasmosis that may be present on fruits, which you will put on pies for example. To reduce the risk of Salmonella and Listeria infection, make your own pastries or desserts with boiled eggs. So take care to avoid these.

If pregnant, you should avoid spreading pate on your toast. This can contain bacteria known as listeria monocytogenes. Eating up these can lead to listeriosis typically flu-like symptom, sometimes vomiting and diarrhoea which is potentially dangerous in pregnancy, driving up miscarriage and even stillborn risk, as well as general illness in a newborn baby. Avoid sprinkling these into your stir fry in pregnancy. The alfalfa seed is another great host for bacteria.

Whilst these are typically 90 per cent water, nine per cent carbohydrates and one per cent protein and fat, unfortunately the dreaded listeria monocytogenes bacteria can also invade their somewhat bumpy rinds.

So, not washing the rinds or nibbling on the rind unintendedly can pose a risk and increase miscarriage risk. If you are out and about and fancying one of those pre-cooked hot dogs with a blob of ketchup and mustard, think twice if you are pregnant. These sausages can be another source of listeria monocytogenes.

They need to be reheated to high temperatures, around 72C in order to kill off festering listeria. Whilst lean red meat is an important source of high-quality protein, well-absorbed iron and vitamin B12, pregnant women are advised against eating salami or pepperoni meats.