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Eating out while pregnant
You can enjoy restaurants in pregnancy. Choose a cuisine to see popular dishes, what to order, what to ask about and what to skip.
Italian foodBaked and tomato dishes are safe bets. Watch for raw egg, cured meats and soft cheeses that are not cooked.Japanese foodCooked rolls, tempura and teriyaki are fine. Skip raw fish and raw egg.Mexican foodCooked dishes are fine. Ask about fresh cheese, and skip anything made with raw fish.Indian foodHot, cooked dishes are safe. Be careful with street snacks and unpasteurized dairy.Thai foodWok-fried dishes and soups are fine. Skip green papaya salad and ask about fresh rolls.Chinese foodHot stir-fries and dumplings are fine. Cook everything through at a hot pot.Middle Eastern foodFalafel, hummus and grilled dishes are fine. Skip raw meat dishes and ask about the meat.French foodCooked dishes are fine. Skip raw beef, pâté and soft cheeses that are not cooked.American foodAsk for burgers well done, and about raw egg in dressings and sauces.Turkish foodGrilled köfte, kebabs and lahmacun are fine when cooked through. Skip çiğ köfte, stuffed mussels from street stalls and offal.Cafe and brunchCount the coffee, and ask for a toasted sandwich instead of cold cuts.
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