Can pregnant women eat barbecue?

The greatest happiness for a woman is when she is pregnant, because during pregnancy the mother and fetus are connected in heart, and the mother is best able to understand all the changes in the fetus. Many pregnant women prefer to eat some non-nutritious foods during pregnancy. In fact, you must pay attention to what you eat during pregnancy. Let’s talk about the issue of whether pregnant women can eat barbecue.

What are the risks of eating barbecue during pregnancy?

When you grill, the biggest risk of food poisoning comes from raw and undercooked meat, which can harbor E. coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter. When you're pregnant, your body's immune system doesn't function as well as it normally does, so you're more susceptible to all the germs that cause food poisoning and are more likely to get sick. However, although these bacteria may cause serious illness to expectant mothers, they will not directly affect your baby through the placenta.

What should pregnant women pay attention to when eating barbecue?

Can pregnant women eat barbecue? Just follow the tips below and you can enjoy a happy and healthy barbecue dinner:

• Store raw meat carefully and be careful not to let juices from it drip onto other foods. Thaw before grilling, keeping it covered at all times.

• Make sure frozen food is completely thawed before grilling.

• Keep raw and cooked meats in separate containers and never place cooked food on plates or surfaces that have held raw meat.

• Wait until the charcoal is red hot and covered with a layer of ash before you start grilling food.

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Make sure foods like chicken, pork, burgers, sausages and kebabs are grilled piping hot all the way through. Make sure the meat is not raw and that all the juices are dried up. You can check whether the meat is fully cooked by poking it with a fork or skewer in the thickest part; when grilling, the coals should reach a temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius) for at least two minutes.

I believe that after reading everything I have introduced, you all understand that barbecue is not nutritious when it comes to diet during pregnancy. If you can avoid eating during pregnancy, try not to eat. As long as you ensure a balanced nutrition during pregnancy, your baby can grow up healthily. Your mood is very important during pregnancy, and you should maintain an optimistic and cheerful attitude.