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🫒 Oils & Fats - Pregnancy Food Safety
🫒 Oils & Fats - Pregnancy Safety
9 oils & fats items checked for pregnancy safety
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margarine
Safe to eat during pregnancy but often made from highly processed seed oils; some brands may contain trans fats. Choose brands without partially hydrogenated oils.
⚠️ Caution
avocado oil
Safe during pregnancy; high smoke point makes it good for cooking. Rich in monounsaturated fats and vitamin E.
✅ Safe
butter
Made from pasteurized cream and safe during pregnancy; a natural source of vitamins A, D, and K2.
✅ Safe
coconut oil
Safe during pregnancy; stable for cooking at high temperatures. Rich in lauric acid which has antimicrobial properties.
✅ Safe
ghee
Clarified butter that is safe during pregnancy; a good source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K2 that support fetal development.
✅ Safe
lard
Safe during pregnancy; a traditional cooking fat that is heat-stable. Use in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
✅ Safe
olive oil
Safe and beneficial during pregnancy; rich in monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, and vitamin E. One of the healthiest cooking oils.
✅ Safe
sesame oil
Safe during pregnancy in normal culinary amounts; commonly used in Asian cooking. Rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.
✅ Safe
truffle oil
Safe during pregnancy; typically olive oil infused with truffle flavor. Used in small amounts as a finishing oil.
✅ Safe
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