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Is it safe to have Asparagus during pregnancy?

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Are there any health benefits of eating asparagus during pregnancy?

Asparagus - also known as 

Sparrows guts, Aspar grass, Asper grass, Sparrow grass
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Are there any health benefits of eating asparagus during pregnancy

There are many benefits of eating Asparagus during pregnancy. Asparagus is a storehouse of rich nutrients like folate, selenium and Vitamin K. Folate helps in the proper development of the foetus. Besides, Asparagus also prevents birth defects like spina bafida during pregnancy.

Good source of
Copper, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K,
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