Anchovies, whether marinated, canned or raw, are often queried in pregnancy. Their umami, delicious taste makes them one of the most popular pregnancy cravings, too. But are they always safe, and if...
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When you think about pregnancy food safety, it often refers to fresh products like meat or fish. Dried and preserved meat is rarely mentioned in guidance for pregnant women, but jerky and other dried...
Many women choose to eat more fish in pregnancy as part of a healthy diet. If you're among them, you might have wondered if it's safe to eat probably the most common accompaniment - tartar sauce (or...
Ricotta is so versatile, it appears in dozens of dishes and is also widely eaten on its own. It can be salted, smoked and sweet, so it doesn't just fall into one easy category when you want to eat it...
Cheese has to be one of the most confusing aspects of eating food safely in pregnancy, because there's no one-rule-fits-all. Parmesan cheese still gets queried a lot, because it CAN be unpasteurized....
Coleslaw, potato salad, and other ready-made cold dishes are one of the largest areas of confusion in pregnancy. As these dishes are eaten in so many countries, I've delved into what the current...