Is it safe to have Yardlong bean during pregnancy?

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What nutrients do yardlong beans help pregnant women with?

Yardlong bean - also known as 

Bora, Bodi, Long-podded cowpea, Asparagus bean, Pea bean, Snake bean, Chinese Long bean,
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What nutrients do yardlong beans help pregnant women with

Yardlong beans are rich in folate, which helps decrease the risks of neural birth defects such as spina bifida in the growing baby. Yardlong beans are also an excellent source of vitamin B1 and B2 that play a key role in your baby’s brain development and keeping your eyes and skin healthy.

Good source of
Calcium, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin K,
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