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There’s no doubt that sticking to your pregnancy diet can be even trickier during the feast-heavy holidays.
Here are a few holidayfoods to avoid during pregnancy, along with suggestions ofwhat you could eat instead.
That’s because homemade eggnog is often made with raw or undercooked eggs that may containsalmonella bacteria.
Cocktails
Wondering if just a cocktail here or there could do any harm?
For a festive and refreshing holiday party drink, mix up amocktail.
Combine cranberry juice with sparkling water, garnish with a sprig of mint and serve in a cocktail glass.
Turkey
Your holiday bird is safe to eat as long as it’s cooked through.
Digital thermometers give an instant, accurate reading.
Stuffing
Ask your host if the stuffing was prepared inside or outside of the turkey.
Stuffing that’s prepared separately from the bird is okay too.
What about eating spicy cheese dips and other hot foods while pregnant?
Go ahead and take a dip.
There’s no evidence indicating that hot or spicyfoods will induce labor.
Same goes for undercooked fish, which could also be harboring parasites.
You might want to make it a decaf.
Stick to the other apps crostini, anyone?
