Pregnant and fresh fruit juices

1. Fresh fruit juices, such as fresh orange juice, are tasty, refreshing and healthy. It seems like an ideal drink for pregnant women to quench thirst in a responsible way. Still, the fresh fruit juices from the store are not as ideal a thirst-quencher as is often thought. They contain a lot of sugars and, perhaps even more harmful, there is a small chance that they contain the dangerous bacteria Listeria monocytogenes or the dangerous parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Pregnant women in particular should watch out for this, because Listeria and Toxoplasma can cause miscarriage during pregnancy ...

Fresh fruit juices during pregnancy

1. Although there are some dangers associated with drinking fresh fruit juices during pregnancy, they are not discouraged for pregnant women. However, it is wise to handle it carefully. Preferably make your own fresh fruit juices at home. Then make sure that the fruit is well washed or peeled. Never keep the fresh juices in the refrigerator for long. Fruit juices that have been pasteurized are less dangerous. Listeria and Toxoplasma gondii do not survive a pasteurization step.

2. While there are some dangers associated with drinking fresh fruit juices during pregnancy, they are not discouraged for pregnant women. However, it is wise to handle it carefully. Preferably make your own fresh fruit juices at home. Make sure that the fruit is well washed or peeled. Never keep the fresh juices in the refrigerator for long. Fruit juices that have been pasteurized are less dangerous. Listeria and Toxoplasma gondii do not survive a pasteurization step.