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Is it safe to have Feijoa during pregnancy?

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What are the nutritional benefits of having feijoa?

Feijoa - also known as 

Acca sellowiana,
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What are the nutritional benefits of having feijoa

Feijoa is a healthy fruit for pregnant women to have. It is rich in folate and iron, which is crucial for pregnant women to protect them against anemia. Anemia leads to fatigue and giddiness, two problems that can be alleviated if you include this fruit in your daily diet while you are pregnant. And, with the high amount of folate and iron in your pregnancy diet, you can ensure proper development of your growing baby.

Good source of
Calcium, Copper, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Zinc,
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