Can I Eat Fried Goat Cheese When Pregnant

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Pregnancy is a nine month adventure to give birth to your baby. To follow the rules of a safe and healthy pregnancy, it is important to follow some dietary precautions. Health professionals strongly discourage you from eating certain food categories, but it can be difficult to know which categories are safe and which are not. We will first see why eating cooked goat cheese during pregnancy is not a problem, then we will assess the potential risks of eating other types of cheese, and finally, the benefits of eating cooked goat cheese during pregnancy.

What are the problems with eating cheese during pregnancy and why is cooked goat cheese an exception?

Eating boiled goat cheese during pregnancy does not cause any health problems for you or your baby. However, some cheeses can be dangerous as they can carry listeriosis. Listeriosis is a disease that is transmitted by bacteria (Listeria), which are often found in soft cheeses, raw milk, unpasteurized milk, etc. Listeria tolerates cold well; however, it does not withstand high temperatures. This is the same as saying that you should only eat cheese that has been prepared or made from pasteurized milk. Listeriosis usually presents as a febrile attack, often isolated. It is not dangerous for the mother, but it can be serious for a fetus at risk of miscarriage or premature birth.

What kind of cheese are to avoid during pregnancy?

You should avoid eating fresh and soft cheeses, cheeses made from raw or unpasteurized milk, and soft cheeses with mold peels (such as brie, camembert, mont d'Or, or some goat cheeses).
Regardless, all cheeses can be eaten as long as they are cooked well to remove any traces of Listeria. The cheese should be completely cooked and not just melted.

You can try this menu

Fried Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients 

•     3 handfuls mixed green lettuce
•     10 strawberries tops removed and sliced
•     1 small log of goat cheese
•     1 egg
•     1 cup freshly made bread crumbs
•     1/2 cup grapeseed oil
•     1/2 cup olive
•     1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
•     1 tsp honey
•     1 tsp salt
•     1 tsp pepper

Instructions

•     In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce and strawberries. Set aside.
•     Cut a small log of goat cheese into small pieces, about the size of 2 tbsp. Roll the piece of goat cheese into a ball in your hands and then gently mold into a disk shape. Repeat this process for the remaining goat cheese and set aside.
•     In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and set aside.
•     Place the bread crumbs into another small bowl.
•     Dip each of the pieces of goat cheese in the egg wash and then into the bread crumb mixture. Using your fingers, make sure the bread crumbs are firmly into the goat cheese and set aside.
•     Heat the grapeseed oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Lightly fry the goat cheese rounds for about a minute on each side until they are golden brown and are just slightly melted on either side but still retain their shape. Remove from oil and set aside.
•     Top the salad with the fries goat cheese.
•     In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic, honey, salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Eating fried goat cheese while you’re pregnant is safe. That being so, enjoy!