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How to Wash Vegetables, Salad & Fruit During Pregnancy

Written by Gina Wagg, Medically Reviewed by Janet Gordon RD, MBDA

…help you wash everything properly in pregnancy, my recommended ‘must-haves’ are listed here. Tips on Washing Produce in Pregnancy Buy As Fresh As Possible The fresher the fruit or veggies,…

Should Pregnant Women Eat Salad? Complete Safety Guide

Written by Samantha Broghammer, RD

…As I mentioned earlier, bagged salads should be washed before eating when pregnant, however, there is no requirement for restaurants to wash their “pre-washed” bagged salad prior to service. Not…

Lettuce Safety in Pregnancy: Iceberg, Romaine + More

Written by Amy Kaczor, MS, RD

…wash or solution to wash your lettuce. If you purchase your iceberg lettuce pre-bagged, it is important that you wash this lettuce again, even if the package says “Triple-Washed,” “Ready…

The Benefits of Eating Cucumber During Pregnancy [Plus Risks]

Written by Gina Wagg, Medically Reviewed by Janet Gordon RD, MBDA

…cucumber is thoroughly washed, and avoid pre-packaged or pre-cut cucumbers where possible. In this article, I deal with why you should always wash cucumbers, their nutritional value in pregnancy and…

Best For Food Prep in Pregnancy

…remember about washing produce is that it must be washed in clean, running water. It’s a common mistake to fill a sink or tub with water and ‘dip’ or soak…

Are Raspberries Pregnancy Safe? The Benefits of Eating Them

Written by Gina Wagg, Medically Reviewed by Janet Gordon RD, MBDA

…an easy way to make them safe to eat in pregnancy. How To Wash Raspberries During Pregnancy I wrote a separate guide on how to wash fruit during pregnancy, so…