Can I have Chinese Food?

sunflwr2 · February 2011

I want Seseme Chicken with white rice, but a few things online said it's not good to have. By no means do I think it has any nutritional value, but is it safe to have in first tri?

Jessie0706 · February 2011

I'm sure you'll be fine! I sure hope so, 'cause I did last night!

z047059 · February 2011

I ate Chinese the other night...it is fine unless for some reason your DR told you specifically not have...

Jessie0706 · February 2011

And I'm sure in moderation and that it's fully cooked, you'll be okay.

heather_09_15_07 · February 2011

I wonder what Chinese people can eat.

marriedfilingjointly · February 2011

Mmm. Some orange or honey chicken would be killer for lunch . . . thanks for planting the seed!

prism207 · February 2011

heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.

This. Really, how is this a question?

prism207 · February 2011

heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.

This. Really, how is this a question?

marriedfilingjointly · February 2011

heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.

I like you. A lot.

c_washington · February 2011

yes, you can! Read this for a full explanation. Enjoy!

Jason'swife · February 2011

marriedfilingjointly:
heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.

I like you. A lot.

Ha! Me too

Jessie0706 · February 2011

prism207:
heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.
This. Really, how is this a question?

I'm sure they're joking. (I'd hope so, anyway!)

EmilyOTR1 · February 2011

I don't think it's that crazy. Chinese food is full of MSG, which I try to avoid, especially while pregnant. that said, I had Chinese 2 nights ago, but I do try to limit it while pregnant.

sunflwr2 · February 2011

heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.

This made me laugh!!! Big Smile
Okay, so now that I think about it...this might have been a flame worthy question! LOL!
I read that the MSG was bad to have, and I wasn't sure so I just figured I would throw it out there!
Seseme Chicken HERE I COME!!!

LoveBugBaby · February 2011

EmilyOTR1:
I don't think it's that crazy. Chinese food is full of MSG, which I try to avoid, especially while pregnant. that said, I had Chinese 2 nights ago, but I do try to limit it while pregnant.

From what I hear most chinese food places no longer use MSG in their cooking because of allergies, etc. I know a couple people allergic to MSG! I ordered chinese a couple weeks ago and specifically asked if they used MSG in their food and was told No. So I made sure to say I was allergic too (which I'm not) but can never be too careful! So yes, you can ask if they use it, and also for it not to be added to your food if they do!

cainandashlynsmama · February 2011

My Doctor always said that it is ok if you ask for it to be MSG free!! Thats what I do and you cant taste the difference!! Its my favorite food!!

marriedfilingjointly · February 2011

MSG makes me sick so I've been avoiding it for years and I can't remember the last time I went to a Chinese restaurant that still cooks with it.

Geekchick921 · February 2011

heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.

If this was a problem would China be the most populated country on the planet? Probably not. (queue OMG, MSG! responses...)

MsTammy · February 2011

heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.

/dead

lulabellalula · February 2011

I'm Chinese...not sure if i should be insulted by this question or not....

if you're going to a nice restaurant, msg is typically not something to worry about as many many places have regulations now against using it. now if you're going to a food court in the mall, i can't help you there..

prism207 · February 2011

Jessie0706:
prism207:
heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.
This. Really, how is this a question?
I'm sure they're joking. (I'd hope so, anyway!)

To clarify, I was agreeing with the quote. The how is this a question is directed at the original poster's question of "can I eat Chinese food."

sunflwr2 · February 2011

Like I said...I know this might have been somewhat flame worthy, but I didn't think it was that stupid of a question. There are so many ridiculous things that we're not supposed to eat, I figured I would just ask about the MSG thing. No big deal. I've seen much more ridiculous questions on this board.

mabst196 · February 2011

Well, at least there is some others to be snarky here with me! Just eat the darn chinese food!

shediva1 · February 2011

heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.

LOL I thought the same thing!

b0ogerette · February 2011

EmilyOTR1:
I don't think it's that crazy. Chinese food is full of MSG, which I try to avoid, especially while pregnant. that said, I had Chinese 2 nights ago, but I do try to limit it while pregnant.

sadly, some people don't go to nice chinese restaurants. there is more to chinese food than panda express.

LauriJean_2009 · February 2011

prism207:
heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.
This. Really, how is this a question?

Just as a point of reference... American Chinese food is not the same as food that people in China eat. It's an Americanized version. Which pretty much means we've taken a good thing and made it bad for you.

MrsGo4Hockeychick · February 2011

LauriJean_2009:
prism207:
heather_09_15_07:
I wonder what Chinese people can eat.
This. Really, how is this a question?
Just as a point of reference... American Chinese food is not the same as food that people in China eat. It's an Americanized version. Which pretty much means we've taken a good thing and made it bad for you.

not all of us consider LeeAnn Chin to be real Chinese.

I live in MN and can find authentic Chinese food. I'm fairly certain most others can as well.

marriedfilingjointly · February 2011

Next thing you'll be telling me that Italians don't really eat at Olive Garden. Pish posh.

Enami · February 2011

I'm sure you're fine. I'm still eating my weekly sushi. People spazz so much over what to do or not. Seriously, if pregnancy were that restrictive, the human race would have died out. Use common sense; if it made you sick before pregnancy, don't eat it. Otherwise, you're probably fine.

ryan0880 · February 2011

sunflwr2:
There are so many ridiculous things that we're not supposed to eat, I figured I would just ask about the MSG thing.

You can eat MSG while pregnant so long as it doesn't bother you when you're NOT pregnant.

People in China, Japan, Vietnam, etc. use MSG to add flavor and umami to their food and don't necessarily stop when pregnant, if that makes you feel better.

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