Foods to Avoid during Pregnancy

Risky Foods During Pregnancy

• Cut down fatty foods.
• Avoid drinks like coffee, tea, coca colas and other drinks with caffeine. Too much caffeine may affect the growth of baby during pregnancy and at birth.
• Avoid Vitamin A supplements as too much may harm your baby growing inside.
• Avoid white breads and foods prepared with white flour (maida).
• Avoid too much sugar and foods containing sugars.
• Although there is no scientific evidence, some people believe that because pineapple and raw papaya contain enzymes, so they can induce abortion.
• Avoid high-mercury sea-foods such as fish, especially Swordfish, Shark, King Mackerel and Tilefish.
• Avoid raw or smoked or frozen seafood such as oysters, sushi, smoked salmon. But canned seafood is safe to eat.
• Soft cheeses like ricotta without heating or uncooked.
• Pre-cooked meat dishes without further heating.
• Salads, readymade or pre-packed.
• Ready-cooked cold meat including chicken.
• You should not smoke.