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Is it safe to have Passion-Fruit (Granadilla) during pregnancy?

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Why should I include passion-fruit in my pregnancy diet?

Passion-Fruit (Granadilla) - also known as 

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Why should I include passion-fruit in my pregnancy diet

The American Pregnancy Association recommends that pregnant women eat 25 to 30 grams of dietary fiber each day. Having passion fruit can be an easy way to meet these dietary requirements. This is because passion fruit has a lot of dietary fiber that is essential for pregnant women to combat the issues of high blood pressure and preclampsia. To add to that, it is also good source of potassium, iron, phosphorus, copper, and magnesium. These are vital nutrients for the overall development of the unborn baby.

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Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C,
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