Taking maximum care of your diet during pregnancy is essential for it to develop as normal. Therefore, it is very important to take into account medical recommendations and consult whenever you have doubts about a food. The most dangerous are well known, such as fish or raw meat, as well as unpasteurized products, among others.
But there are plenty of food products that can be dangerous during pregnancy, but they emerge over time and you don't always have the option of consulting your pregnancy doctor. This is the case of the sauces and spices that are used to flavor different products and specifically, today we talk about soy sauce.
Can I take soy sauce when pregnant?
Asian food is inconceivable without a bottle of soy sauce next to it, a typical product that is consumed regularly in Asia, even by pregnant women. However, this product may be unfavorable if not taken in moderation because it is a concentrate with high doses of sodium. Salt if consumed in excess is harmful to anyone, even more so to a pregnant woman.
This is when it is a soy sauce of a certain quality, but the risk is even greater when it is a product of lower quality and therefore cheaper. The cheapest soy sauces are an imitation of the original product that are created by hydrolysis of soybean meal, instead of using the natural fermentation process used to create the original soy sauce.
In this hydrolysis process, chemical substances are used that can be very dangerous during pregnancy. Therefore, the consumption of soy sauce during pregnancy is not recommended. unless it is a quality product and is consumed in moderation. And the best way to know if you're taking a quality product is to look at the label, don't just rely on the price.
Should I give up oriental food?
In most oriental dishes, soy sauce is used as one of the most important ingredients for this reason. Anything you are going to order is likely to contain this product. Therefore, it is not that you have to give up oriental food during pregnancy, but it is very It is advisable to choose other safer options during these months.
Remember that the optimal development and growth of your baby depends on how you eat. Through what you take your baby gets the nutrients it needs to develop its organs, your nervous system, your brain or your heart. And for everything to develop as desired, it is essential to take extreme food precautions specified by experts in nutrition in pregnancy.
In order not to risk, it is preferable to always choose local products because they are also seasonal, they are richer and they are cheaper. Leave exotic food for other moments in your life and so you will be sure that your pregnancy develops normally. Follow a varied, balanced, moderate and healthy diet, drink plenty of water and practice adequate exercise regularly and thus your pregnancy will be healthy.
And remember, before consuming any food that raises doubts, it is preferable to reject it and wait to consult with an expert. When it comes to a pregnant woman, any small detail can pose an unnecessary risk. If you are going to eat out, choose well-cooked meat or fish and avoid anything uncooked, including salads.
It's only a few months where your health and that of your baby are the most important thing. Soon you will have your baby in your arms and you will be able to return to that delicious Japanese and oriental food that at other times is perfectly optimal. Even so, soy sauce always of the best quality and in moderation, for pregnant women and for everyone.