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Is it safe to have Pomegranates during pregnancy?

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What are the benefits of including pomegranates in my pregnancy diet?

Pomegranates - also known as 

Punica granatum,
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What are the benefits of including pomegranates in my pregnancy diet

There are numerous benefits of having pomegranates during pregnancy. It is a fruit packed with several nutrients essential for the well-being of you and your unborn child. As per the World Health Organization, nearly 18% of pregnant women are anaemic in industrialized countries. Pomegranates are rich in vitamin C, a nutrient that helps absorb iron from your regular diet. It also helps in bootsting your immunity, healing wounds and in the the production of an important protein called collagen. Collagen is a component found in the cartilage, tendons, bones, and skin. However, there are have been some concerns regarding the consumption of pomegranates seeds extract.

Good source of
Calcium, Copper, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Riboflavin, Selenium, Sodium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc
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