Meat

Meat got plenty of protein, B vitamins and iron, all of which are important for your baby’s growth. However, not all meat is the same and not all meat is good for you. 

What to eat:

• Thoroughly cook chicken, pork or other meat

What to eat with consideration:
These meats need to be cooked until they are very hot and there is no trace of pink blood:

• Sausage
• Can meats
• Minced meat, including larb
• Burgers 

Other meet you can eat with consideration:

• Chinese pork buns
• Grilled chicken, pork or beef
• Pre-packed meats such as ham

What to avoid: Raw or undercooked meat has the potential risk of toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a parasite. 

• Undercooked meat
• Refrigerated pates and spreads
• Raw meat
• Meat joints
• Rare steak
• Fermented pork
• Dried sausage 
• Sour sausage

Good to know: The risk of parasites in cured or fermented meats can be reduced by freezing the meat for 4 days before you cook it.