Question 1

is strawberry poppyseed dressing okay to have on a salad during a pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No Better Choices: RAhn,
Strawberry poppyseed dressing might not be a good choice during pregnancy.  Poppyseeds can get lodged in the small crevices in the intestine and cause diverticulitis.
Being pregnant you might not want to risk a bowel problem.  Do you have another dressing that you like?
In Best Health
Dr Lori Lange

Question 2

is it safe to eat blue cheese dressing during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: There are different types of blue cheeses, but in general there is a risk of contracting listeriosis from most blue cheeses.  It is easiest just to avoid all of these types during pregnancy.  

Here is a reference:  http://www.Babycentre.Co.Uk/x3175/is-it-safe-to-eat-cheese-during-pregnancy.

Question 3

is ranch dressing with egg yolk safe to eat during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Cooking?: If cooked, yes.  Otherwise stay away fro raw daily that has not been pasteurized. You exposure yourself to bacteria that can be especially harmful,to your to baby.  If you get these infections (like listeria), the diagnosis can lead to late miscarriage, fetal,demise or several mental challenge in life.

Question 4

are raw pasteurized eggs okay during pregnancy? i'm craving a caesar salad and the restaurant makes their own dressing using raw but pasteurized eggs.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes . There should be no problem with this as long as eggs/ dressing are properly refrigerated

Question 5

is red wine vinegar and white wine vinegar safe to eat in salad dressing (and other foods) during pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: essential no alcohol in the vinegar, so very safe.

Question 6

what should i do if i am allergic to poppy seeds?

Accepted Answer

Avoid poppy seeds: Avoid anything that may have poppy seeds as an ingredient. Reed all labels and ask questions when you go to someones house to eat or to a restaurant. If you are not sure if it has poppy seeds in it do not eat it.

Question 7

can poppy seeds be used to stimulate sleep?

Accepted Answer

Not a Good Idea: Poppy seeds are opium and very addictive and nobody should use these to induce sleep.

Question 8

can i eat basil seeds during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Limited intake: Some of the oils of herbals can stimulate the uterus and cause contractions.  You're probably better off adding some basil to meals instead of ingesting large amounts of it.

Question 9

can we use poppy seeds to stimulate good sleep?

Accepted Answer

Seek elsewhere...: Poppy seeds contain a derivative of opium, to the degree that ingesting even moderate amounts can cause  false positive drug test in some circumstances. If you are looking for a natural substance to help with sleep, melatonin and healthy sleep habits will be much more effective.

Question 10

how do i pass a drug screen if i eat poppy seeds?

Accepted Answer

Don't eat them: 48-72 hours before a drug screen. If a drug screen is random then you may have to explain that you were eating poppy seeds.

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