Chestnut
Babyment
During Pregnancy
strong>It is good for expecting mothers to eat chestnut during pregnancy.
Chestnuts are rich in vitamin C which can help to boost immune system of the expecting mothers.
Chestnuts contain folic acid which can help to prevent birth defects in newborn.
Chestnuts can help to reduce cholesterol level in the blood and therefore benefit the heart.
Chestnuts are also rich in minerals like iron, sulphur, manganese and copper which can benefit the expecting mothers and the growing fetus.
However, as most of the chestnut available in the market are roasted with sugar, you should eat chestnuts in moderation to avoid excessive weight gain which is undesirable during pregnancy.
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