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Do you love eggnog? Are you pregnant and crave eggnog? Do you want to prevent the risk of calcium deficiency during pregnancy? If your answer is a ‘yes’ to these questions then go ahead and read this post. You are expecting and not sure if it is safe to have eggnog during pregnancy, then we can help you. This post covers all about eggnog – under what conditions it is safe to consume eggnog during pregnancy and what are its health benefits. So before you drink that glass of eggnog during your pregnancy, you will want to go ahead and read this post to have a clearer picture.
Eggnog is a rich, chilled, sweetened, creamy beverage which is made with milk or cream, sugar and raw eggs along with spices such as grated nutmeg, ground cinnamon or vanilla flavor. Some people even add alcohol like brandy, rum or bourbon to eggnog.
Yes, it is safe to have eggnog during pregnancy as long as it satisfies all the three conditions below:
Let us examine each of these conditions in depth:
Eggnog translates into holiday spirit for many of us. If a holiday season falls during your pregnancy, you will be seeing a lot of eggnogs around you all the time and might be tempted to have the same. It is alright to have it, in fact, it is even good to have it for the following reasons (however, ensure it meets all the three conditions mentioned above):
So the verdict seems to be clear. There is no reason to stay away from eggnog during your pregnancy. However, you need to ensure that you cook the eggnog properly with pasteurized eggs and no alcohol. There are also alternatives available in the market, such as soynog, that does not contain milk and egg and hence is a safer option.
So, if you crave eggnog during pregnancy, you can go ahead and satisfy yourself. The only condition is to make sure you follow the safety guidelines. Do let us know your favorite recipe of eggnog.
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