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Is it safe to have Radishes during pregnancy?

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Why should pregnant women include radishes in their diet?

Radishes - also known as 

Radish,
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Wash well before consumption
Why should pregnant women include radishes in their diet

Radish is a rich source of calcium which is an important nutrient that contributes to the growth and development of your baby’s bones and teeth. Besides, radish is a storehouse of folate. Folate protects your developing baby from neural tube defects such as spina bifida. However, make sure you wash your radish well before consumption to free it from any germs.

Good source of
Calcium, Copper, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K,
May contain harmful elements like...
E.Coli, Salmonella
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