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Is it safe to have Lentils during pregnancy?

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Should I include lentils in my pregnancy diet?

Lentils - also known as 

Lentil, Lens culinaris
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Should I include lentils in my pregnancy diet

Yes, you should. Lentils are well known for their nutritional value and are great for pregnancy. Folate in lentils helps prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida in the developing baby. They are also rich in proteins that help develop your baby’s muscles. Potassium in lentils keeps your blood pressure normal during pregnancy. The iron content in lentils helps keep anemia at bay.

Good source of
Copper, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc,
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