According to a new study published in the journal ‘Nutrients’, “Avocados are unique among fruits and vegtables in that, by weight, they contain much higher amounts of the key nutrients folate and potassium, which are normally under consumed in regular pregnancy diets. They also contain compounds such as fiber, mono-unsaturated fats, and lipid soluble anti-oxidants, which have been linked to improvements in maternal health, birth outcomes and breast milk quality.”
Hence, avocados can be a wonderful addition to your pregnancy diet.
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Pregnancy and certain chemicals found in skin care products like Retinoids, Tetracycline, Hydroquinone, Salicylic Acid, and Benzoyl Peroxide do not go together. These chemicals can cause birth defects and therefore are best avoided during pregnancy and breast-feeding stages of a woman’s life. What then is safe to use during pregnancy?
