A well-designed diet is an important condition for a healthy pregnancy. Nutritionists have compiled a list of products to which future mothers should be taken with caution. Black chocolate is a source of antioxidants and polyphenols, which help increase the tone of the body. But a significant amount of caffeine in the tart of sweet dessert does not benefit the developing nervous system of the baby. Dishes containing raw eggs, fish and sprouts of cereals are also prohibited. Such products may contain bacteria of Escherichia coli and Listeria. Careful heat treatment of vegetables and fish is an indispensable rule of nutrition for a pregnant woman.
Coca-Cola and Sprite are good thirst quenchers, but are also capable of causing heartburn and intestinal cramps due to a large amount of carbonated water, sugar and preservatives. Canned meat and fish are not the best choice for a balanced diet: damaged packaging is a favorable breeding ground for the bacterium that produces botulinum toxin. Aloe Vera food supplement can cause contraction of smooth muscles of the uterus, provoking a threat of miscarriage or premature birth.