Is sour cream safe for pregnancy?
My sister is pregnant and she's craving a lot of different foods. She asked me if sour cream is safe for pregnancy. We want to be very careful with what she eats during this time.
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4 months ago
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My wife craved Mexican food constantly during her pregnancy. We checked with her doctor, and she said commercial sour cream bought from the supermarket is absolutely safe because it is always pasteurized. Just avoid raw, unpasteurized dairy.
6 months ago
I am in my first trimester and extremely cautious about what I eat. Is it safe to eat sour cream at local restaurants, or should I only trust packaged ones from big brands at home? I am a bit scared about infections.
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6 months ago
My sister was super paranoid about eating dairy when she was pregnant. She read that as long as the sour cream label says 'pasteurized' to kill bacteria like listeria, it is totally fine. So just check the back of the packet!
6 months ago
Yes, it is safe if pasteurized, but since many of us with PCOS tend to have issues with excessive dairy inflammation or gestational diabetes risk, keeping the portions small is smart. Always run your diet past your gynecologist during your regular checkup.
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6 months ago
While pasteurized sour cream is safe, eating fresh homemade curd (dahi) is much more cooling and beneficial for the baby's digestion. Keeping your meals fresh and local always brings the best harmony during these precious nine months.