For a long time we have heard many legends about the possibility or not to eat ham during the gestation period. In lasts years for pregnants has been “forbidden” to eat ham and other raw products (either meat or fish) and sausages for the risk of toxoplasmosis. This is an infectious disease that is caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular parasite. This disease can cause mild and asymptomatic infections and fatal infections that mostly affect the fetus, causing congenital toxoplasmosis.
Obviously, if you hear about  disease at the time you are pregnant, your first reaction is to eliminate from your diet ham , raw stuff and any sausage. It is also true that the doctor always makes you analyze when you get pregnant to see if before pregnancy and had passed the disease, so if the result is positive, you could eat normally any of these products. There are many opinions about it, you can even find doctors who will advise “contraries “. For example , there are some doctors who say that today’s products already have enough health measures as not alarmed us if we eat for example ham while pregnant. Then instead most of doctors tell you not to eat it raw, but instead,  you can freeze or wipe the plate and eat with confidence that you will not get this type of infectious disease. If we decide to freeze it should bear in mind that it must be done for at least a couple of days, as the bacterium that causes toxoplasmosis can’t live below -20 Celsius. Also keep in mind that there may be a possibility that not all freezers reach freezing at these temperatures. Obviously, before making or eating by yourself, ask and ALWAYS follow the instructions of your doctor. He will tell you what to do and how.

So after these options, the possibility to eat a delicious ham is not an option contrary to your stage of pregnancy (in www.jamonibericoonline.com you’ll find delicious options). If you decide therefore continue giving this pleasure to the palate, it’s enough if  you freeze at least a couple of days (at the temperature we have said above) or they will spend the plank so that it is cooked. It is possible! Gone are therefore those desperate desire of many pregnant women it is time to give birth to return to eat ham. Now you can do it! And part of the incredible flavor of Iberian ham, you must not forget the great benefits it can have for your health. Check out our article Properties of the ham. I want in my diet!.