Pitanga is a a fruit native to Brazil. In our research, we didn’t come across many sources that discussed the benfits of having pitanga during pregnancy. However, we did come across a plethora of nutritional benefits that may apply to pregnant women as well. As the only recommendations provided by the FDA regarding the consumption of popular fruits is washing and pealing of the outer skin, pitanga can a good addition to your pregnancy diet.
It is rich in vitamin C, a nutrient that helps in boosting immunity in pregnant women. As per a report by the USFDA, a cup of pitanga has nearly 82 percent of carbohydrates. Hence, they are a great source of energy.
Folate deficiency in Pregnancy
The importance of having folate in your diet especially during pregnancy still remains unknown to a large fraction of women. Apart from causing the mother ample amount of discomfort, folate deficiency during pregnancy exposes the
