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Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to avoid during pregnancy
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Avoid seafood high in mercury
Avoid raw, undercooked or contaminated seafood
Avoid undercooked meat, poultry and eggs
Avoid unpasteurized foods
Avoid unwashed fruits and vegetables
Avoid excess caffeine
Avoid herbal tea
Avoid alcohol
Avoid unwashed fruits and vegetables
To eliminate any harmful bacteria, thoroughly wash all raw fruits and vegetables. Avoid raw sprouts of any kind — including alfalfa, clover, radish and mung bean — which also might contain disease-causing bacteria. Be sure to cook sprouts thoroughly.
