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Is it safe to have Portabella mushroom during pregnancy?

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What caution should I take while eating portabella mushrooms during pregnancy?

Portabella mushroom - also known as 

Agaricus bisporus, Common, Button, White, Cultivated, Table, Champignon, Crimini, Brown, Mushrooms
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Portabella mushroom needs to be cleaned and cooked well before cooking
What caution should I take while eating portabella mushrooms during pregnancy

The only caution you need to take while consuming portabella mushrooms is to avoid eating them raw. Cell walls of mushrooms are difficult to digest and may cause an upset stomach if eaten raw. Cooking mushrooms helps break down these cell walls and makes it easy to digest them.

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Powerful pregnancy food

Portabella mushrooms are not just delicious but are also packed with nutrients for both you and your baby. They are a powerful pregnancy food, high on potassium, fibre, and folate. The B vitamins in portabella mushrooms are great for your baby’s red cell production and nervous system function. Portabella mushrooms are effective in keeping blood sugar levels in control, thereby staying off gestational diabetes.

Good source of
Copper, Folate, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6
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