Pregnancy Nutrition

One of the most typical prohibitions of pregnant women is that of not eating sausages and in general undercooked meats due to the risk of contracting toxoplasmosis. This recommendation is given only to those women who have not passed the disease, something that is known after the first analysis, when they confirm that you have passed it or they inform you that you have not suffered it, explaining immediately the precautions that are They must have.

Pregnant women have been looking for decades, almost say decades, depriving themselves of delicious ham sandwiches because the consumption of this type of sausage has so far been associated with the risk of toxoplasmosis, an infectious disease that can be serious if transmitted to the fetus. I say so far because a study that is being carried out in Teica (Andalusian Technological Center of the Meat Sector) of Cartagena (Huelva) has already yielded the first results, which say that there is no scientific evidence that relates the consumption of cured, soft ham or Iberian with the transmission of toxoplasma.

Natural fruit juices, freshly squeezed, are the healthiest option, although not always possible. In the market there are many types of packaged juices, with different names, available to families. But what are the healthiest packaged juices? Packaged juices can be an option for when we are not at home, we go out for a snack and take it ourselves, or we want to order them in a bar or restaurant.

In summer, food poisoning increases and one of the leading causes is food made with eggs. We will tell you how to cook eggs safely by manipulating them to make food preparations with them minimizing the risks. Eggs are a magnificent food, with excellent proteins, fats and vitamins.

Today we are pleased to interview Marta Cuervo, a doctor in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, a professor in the Department of Food Sciences at the University of Navarra and a member of the Spanish Federation of Nutrition, Food and Dietetic Societies (FESNAD). Author of various works on nutrition, she has recently collaborated in the publication of the book "Dietary Reference Intakes (IDR) for the Spanish population.

These days, the new recommendations to pregnant women and children not to eat bluefin or emperor tuna are very topical due to the excess of mercury that these fish accumulate and that is harmful to health. But pregnant women are informed of the importance of omega-3, an essential fatty acid for the complete development and functioning of the human brain, so it is insisted that the pregnant woman's diet must be rich in this nutrient, which they contain The blue fish in abundance.

Decades ago began to expose the dangers to the fetus of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, although it was known as the "fetal alcohol syndrome" later. It is considered that the daily intake of 90 mL of ethanol in pregnancy causes 40% of fetuses to suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome, if they are 60-90 mL it will happen in 19, and if they are 30-60 mL, in 10 of cases.

Three weeks ago Eva explained to us the position of the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN), which is an agency under the Ministry of Health, regarding the consumption of large fish by pregnant women, women in period Breastfeeding and children. As they explained then, these population groups are recommended not to eat bluefin tuna, swordfish or shark because of the high mercury content found in large fish, becoming considered contaminated animals.

Sometimes we don't have as much time as we would like to cook, but not to go in a hurry we should forget certain measures to prevent foodborne illness. The greater or lesser desire to stand before the stove are not an excuse. Especially in summer, with the increase in temperatures there are risks that we can avoid paying special attention to the way of cooking.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) has issued a clear recommendation for sensitive groups to avoid consuming fish species contaminated by mercury. Caution is advised for pregnant or pregnant women, breastfeeding women and young children (between 1 and 30 months).

Yesterday we saw that the recommended dietary intakes during pregnancy and lactation (and during the rest of the vital stages) are not the same in all countries. We also indicated the desirability of unifying criteria so that the nutritional recommendations were the same in all places.

We talked a few days ago about dehydration in childhood, and today we are referring to other situations in which special attention must be paid to avoid suffering this loss of fluids and mineral salts, dehydration during pregnancy and breastfeeding. During pregnancy there are numerous changes in the woman's body and her nutritional needs are modified, increasing the fluid needs.

Transgenic foods have been part of our diet for more than a decade. Since then there are many people who doubt their safety who think they could cause harmful effects on our body. In 2002, both the WHO and the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) declared that given the available evidence and the studies carried out the probability that GM foods were a health risk were very remote.

During childhood, in adulthood, for pregnant women and ultimately for the whole family, fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. Ideally, we should consume five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, as recommended by the WHO or the UN, and this together with physical activity and the rest of a balanced diet will contribute to a healthier life.

We have already reviewed the autumn fruits, and now to continue to whet the appetite and learn more about these seasonal foods, let's see what are the delicious spring fruits, and that are not missing in our table. While it is true that, today, we can find the same fruits almost all year round, it will be seasonal fruits that are most convenient for our table, our agencies and our pocket.

The World Health Organization considers that the lack of iodine in the organism is the main avoidable cause in the world of brain injury of the child during pregnancy and the infant, as well as problems in development and growth during childhood. Iodine is an essential element for the development and growth of the child and for regulating such important functions as heart rate or body temperature.

The results of the Nutrition Education Plan by the Pharmacist (Plenufar IV), promoted by the General Council of Official Pharmaceutical Colleges (CGCOF), have been presented, and it follows that there is still much to be done in advancing the health and nutrition habits of Spanish mothers

As every year, with Christmas, family or business meals, alcohol consumption increases. That is why this coming season takes on special relevance. The Campaign is called "The risks of alcohol consumption in pregnant women", and is part of the Action Plan on Prevention and Control of Damage Associated with Alcohol Consumption in Minors and Vulnerable Populations.

The first of our ten tips for a healthy and happy pregnancy was to eat and drink in a healthy way. That is why we dedicate considerable space in our blog to these topics, and today we bring you some nutrition recommendations during pregnancy. During pregnancy the feeding should be more complete, varied and balanced to guarantee the health of the woman and that of the future baby.

I was surprised to see that both beers are alcohol and so-called 0'0, they contain alcohol to a greater or lesser extent. Very little, certainly, but as it is one of the fashionable drinks among pregnant women (and not pregnant) I think it is appropriate to stop in the analysis of these beers. Consumer Eroski has taken nine samples of beer to the laboratory and tasted, of which we are interested in the four "alcohol-free" (Buckler, Laiker, Kaliber and Cruzcampo) and the three "0.0%" (Free-Dam, Buckler and San Miguel).