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Is it safe to have Lupins during pregnancy?

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Why should pregnant women snack on lupins?

Lupins - also known as 

Lupinus, lupine
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Why should pregnant women snack on lupins

A popular middle eastern snack, lupins are legumes packed with rich nutrients. Since they are highly nutritious pregnant women can have cooked lupins. They contain folate, a nutrient that is essential for preventing neural tube defects like spina bifida in your unborn baby. It also has Omega-3 that helps in the development of visual and cognitive abilities in your unborn baby. Lupins also have high fiber content that can help in reducing digestion problems during pregnancy. Lastly, it is considered to be extremely delicious and pregnant women can snack on lupins.

Good source of
Fiber, Folate, Omega-3
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