Dry sausage : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

Dry sausage is a variety of cold meats which is rich in salt and nitrite. Although very tasty, it is important to pay attention to the consumption of dry sausage during pregnancy. Nitrites and salt are elements that are considered harmful to pregnant women. Nitrites can cause heart problems and salt can cause water retention and high blood pressure. It is therefore advisable for pregnant women to reduce their consumption of dry sausage to a minimum. However, it is possible to eat dry sausage during pregnancy provided you do so in moderation. It is recommended that pregnant women limit their consumption to one slice per day and choose small salt and nitrite varieties. It is also important to remember that dry sausage should not be consumed at each meal and that it is better to consume it with healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables and dairy products. In conclusion, it is possible to eat dry sausage during pregnancy, but it is important to do so in moderation and choose varieties with low salt and nitrite content. It is also advisable to eat dry sausage with healthy foods to ensure a healthy and balanced diet.

All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.

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