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Is it safe to have Sugar-Apples (Sweetsop) during pregnancy?

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What are the nutritional benefits of having sweetsop during pregnancy?

Sugar-Apples (Sweetsop) - also known as 

Custard apple, ata, aati, mati anoda, awzar thee, seetaphal, cherimoya,
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What are the nutritional benefits of having sweetsop during pregnancy

Sugar-apples or custard apples are rich in many vitamins and minerals. They contain vitamins A and C that help in the overall development of the foetus. Custard apple is also a rich source of copper, a nutrient that helps in improving haemoglobin levels, thereby, preventing premature labor. The daily requirement of copper for pregnant women is 100 milligrams and including sweetsop in your pregnancy diet is a good way to ensure you meet that requirement.

Good source of
Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
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