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Is it safe to have Cranberry (Roman) during pregnancy?

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What are the benefits of having cranberry beans during pregnancy?

Cranberry (Roman) - also known as 

Phaseolus vulgaris, cargamanto, borlotti bean, Roman bean, romano bean, saluggia bean, rosecoco bean,
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What are the benefits of having cranberry beans during pregnancy

Cranberry beans are some of the most nutritious legumes. They have a high content of folate, which is essential for preventing neural tube defects in your unborn baby. They are also important for the formation of DNA, RNA, blood cells, and certain amino acids in foetus. Eating these beans should be a must for pregnant women, as the deficiency of folic acid can result in various defects in newborn babies.To add to that cranberry beans are also high in dietary fibre, that helps in easing digestive problems like constipation. Pregnant women are prone to various digestive problems and adding cranberry beans to your diet can aid in reducing these concerns.

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