Is it safe to have Limes during pregnancy?

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I have lime juice cravings during pregnancy. Is it okay for me to have lime juice everyday?

Limes - also known as 

Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia), Persian lime, kaffir lime, Dessert lime, sweet lime, mosambi, musk lime, Persian lime
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Limits during pregnancy
One and a half cups a day.
I have lime juice cravings during pregnancy. Is it okay for me to have lime juice everyday

Most sources consider lime to be safe for pregnant women. It is a rich source of vitamin C, a nutrient essential for wound healing, smooth digestion and bone development. Ideally, you should be fine if you stick to 1-1.5 cups of lime juice a day. However, every pregnancy is unique, and your body may respond differently to different kinds of food. Hence, it is important to check with your doctor before including more than that amount of lime in your pregnancy diet.

Good source of
Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C,
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