And 'safe to eat during Pate

And 'safe to eat during Pate -

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Are pregnant and feel like a piece of pate? Yes, we all go through desire of crazy food during pregnancy. But have you ever wondered whether to eat pâté during pregnancy is safe for you or not? If they do not, or even if you have, consider reading our post.

What is Pate?

Pate pronounced PAH-TAY is a French word for cake. It is a mixture of ground beef, ham, poultry, beef, fish and sometimes a combination of all. Pate can be creamy, smooth or on the large side. The chefs serve hot or cold pate, but develops its full flavor after a few days of chilling. Pate is not just limited to meat and seafood. Even vegetarian pates are equally popular.

Is Pate safe during pregnancy?

Simply put, pate is not safe for consumption, except those that are heated or pasteurized. Each variety of liver pate is a strict no-no. You want to know why? Then read on

[Read: Eating lamb during pregnancy ]

Risks Pate to eat during pregnancy:

1. Listeriosis:

The NHS recommends pregnant women to avoid all types of pâté, including vegetable pâté because of the possibility of bacteria Listeria in it . Pregnant women are very susceptible to listeriosis, a kind of food poisoning that occurs because of eating food contaminated with Listeria bacteria. And 'because of a pregnant woman's natural defense is weaker during pregnancy. Even a dozen studies show the association between pate and listeriosis. Listeriosis can cause digestive disorders, flu-like symptoms, and even miscarriage in severe cases. If it develops listeriosis during the last weeks of pregnancy, then the baby can be born sick

[Read: The symptoms of listeriosis in pregnancy ].

2. High levels of vitamin A:

Pate contains significantly higher levels of vitamin A, a nutrient that can be harmful during pregnancy. A high dose of vitamin A can lead to birth defects and can damage the baby's liver. So make sure that your daily intake of vitamin A should not exceed 8,000 IU.

3. Liver:

Another reason to skip eating pate during pregnancy is that it contains the liver, which you should not eat. Liver contains a high level of retinol that can harm the fetus.

Safe Pates:

Now that is known about the adverse effects of eating pate during pregnancy, we found some pate alternatives that will be good for the development of your child.

Eminent nutritionists are of the opinion that as a vegan pate Granovita Tartex and are completely safe to eat during pregnancy. Pasties are pasteurized and heated to destroy any bacteria. It is readily available in most health food stores

[read: And 'safe to eat bacon during pregnancy ].

How can you tell the pâté Is Safe?

If you want to eat vegan pate during pregnancy, then you can go for the pate pâté canned or shelf that is safe to eat. Purchase pate from stores that sells and pates shops at room temperature. Do not buy refrigerated pates. You do not even need to cool the pâté before opening it.

Just because pate is not entirely safe for consumption during pregnancy does not mean you can not enjoy at all. There is a slim chance that you will get listeriosis by eating just one serving of pate. In research conducted in 2011, there were 147 cases of listeriosis and only 27 were in pregnant women. Therefore, the risk for you and your baby is not high.

If the doctor still says no, here are pate vegetarian recipes that you can enjoy during pregnancy.

1. Veggie Pate:

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You Will need:

1 cup sunflower seeds
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup nutritional yeast
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 ½ cups of water
1 clove garlic, peeled
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon black pepper ground
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried savory
½ teaspoon dry mustard ground
½ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 potato, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice

How to:

preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a baking sheet.

Blend whole wheat flour, yeast, sunflower seeds, potato, carrot, pepper and lemon juice. Now add the onion, celery, thyme, basil, sage, pepper, vegetable oil, garlic, water and mustard powder and blend further.

Process the mixture until it acquires a smooth texture.

Then transfer the mixture to the pan and cook for 1 hour or until slightly brown

[Read: Risks to eat steaks during pregnancy ]

2. Red lentils and sweet potatoes Pate:

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is required:

1 small sweet potato size, peeled and diced
140 grams of red lentils
1 tablespoon of olive oil, for drizzling more
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ medium-sized onion , finely chopped
3 sprigs of thyme, chopped leaves
500ml of low sodium vegetable broth content
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
bread pita, to serve

How to:

In a saucepan, heat the oil and add the chopped onion.

Then add paprika and cook for another two minutes.

Now add the vegetable broth, sweet potatoes, lentils, and thyme and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.

Add the vinegar, condiments and potatoes more or less mixture. If you like thick texture or grainy, then continue in this way.

Put in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours and then sprinkle the remaining paprika and drizzle olive oil. You can also garnish with sprigs of thyme, if desired.

Serve the pate with pita bread sticks vegetables.

Remember, the food you eat directly impact your child. So, try to include foods benefit you and your child. And it is only a matter of nine months. After that, you can eat pate much as you want.

Now you know you can eat pate during pregnancy or not. You ate pate during pregnancy? If yes, then what did you eat? He did benefit in some way? Please share your experience with us below. Leave a comment here

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