Well-cooked chicken and other poultry are safe to eat while you're pregnant, as long as they're still hot. But you should avoid cold cooked chicken and processed chicken meat from the deli. Chicken is a good source of protein during pregnancy.
Foods to avoid are listed for a range of reasons, but in most cases there is a higher risk those foods may contain harmful bacteria such as listeria or salmonella. Ham, salami, luncheon, chicken meat etc. Any raw meat, raw chicken or other poultry, beef, pork etc.
Protein, contained in foods such as meat, eggs, fish, poultry, soy, seitan, nuts, beans and pulses (legumes), should be consumed every day during pregnancy. When eating meat, it is important to ensure it is cooked all the way through to avoid food poisoning.
White meat like chicken is safe during the first month of pregnancy. However, it is wise to avoid red meats like pork. That is because even a little bit of uncooked portion might carry harmful bacteria.
Protein — Promote growth
Protein is crucial for your baby's growth throughout pregnancy. Good sources: Lean meat, poultry, seafood and eggs are great sources of protein.
Although most foods and beverages are perfectly safe to enjoy, some, like raw fish, unpasteurized dairy, alcohol, and high mercury fish, should be avoided. Plus, some foods and beverages like coffee and foods high in added sugar, should be limited in order to promote a healthy pregnancy.
ALL CHICKEN PRODUCTS CONTAIN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INFANTS BELOW 12 MONTHS AND PREGNANT WOMEN.
Chicken is a good source of protein during pregnancy. About 100g of lean chicken will give you one of your recommended 3.5 daily servings of protein. But if it's not thoroughly cooked and eaten while hot, it can be contaminated with harmful bacteria.
Starchy foods (carbohydrates) in pregnancy
Starchy foods are an important source of energy, some vitamins and fibre, and help you to feel full without containing too many calories. They include bread, potatoes, breakfast cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, maize, millet, oats, yams and cornmeal.
Consumers can certainly eat rice as part of a well-balanced diet.
Eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and protein foods. Choose foods and drinks with less added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium (salt). Limit refined grains and starches, which are in foods like cookies, white bread, and some snack foods.
If you do start having cravings, it'll probably be in your first trimester (it could be as early as 5 weeks into pregnancy). They'll get stronger in your second trimester, and then eventually stop in your third trimester. Cravings come in all shapes and sizes. Some women crave fatty foods like chips.
Pizzas are safe to eat in pregnancy, as long they are cooked thoroughly and are piping hot. Mozzarella is perfectly safe but be cautious about pizzas topped with soft, mould-ripened cheeses such as brie and camembert, and soft blue-veined cheeses, such as Danish blue.
Dark Meat Chicken
Chicken is a staple on many people's plates, but they may not realize how nutritious it is for pregnant women. Dark meat chicken is a natural source of iron, zinc, and choline – a nutrient that is important for baby's brain and spine development.
You can enjoy chocolate, especially dark chocolate, in moderation throughout your pregnancy. The benefits are largely well proven, including possibly reducing blood pressure and risks of some complications, and also improving blood flow to the baby and to the mother.
There are many items on the McDonalds menu containing ingredients that are safe for pregnant women. However, processed food is never a great choice in pregnancy. You'll have to ensure your order is cooked fresh, and also adapt it by avoiding some ingredients.
NHS Wales says that soft ice cream is safe to eat in pregnancy, provided it's made with pasteurised milk and eggs. All McDonald's dairy products are pasteurised, so it should be fine for you to guzzle a Macca's milkshake.
Fast food usually isn't the best choice for expecting moms, since it's often packed with excessive amounts of salt, added sugar, and unhealthy fats.
Yogurt is a good source of calcium, which is necessary for the development of your baby's bones and teeth, as well as heart, nerve and muscle function. If you don't consume enough calcium, your body will take it from your bones.
Safe foods
seafood/shellfish as long as it has been cooked, for example mussels, lobster, crab, oysters, scallops, clams and cold, pre-cooked prawns. Peanuts and other nuts (unless you're allergic) - eating nuts when pregnant will not affect whether or not your baby has a peanut allergy.