During Pregnancy

Expecting mothers can eat moderate amount of lamb during pregnancy.

Lamb is rich in iron which can help to prevent anemia during pregnancy. Anemia is quite common during pregnancy due to a greater demand of blood.

Lamb is a also a good source of zinc which can help to improve the immune system.

Vitamin B12 found in lamb can also help to keep nervous system healthy and aids in red blood cell formation.

However, lamb contains purine which may cause kidney stone if you eat in excess.

Lamb also contains high amount of choleseterol and saturated fats which may result in significant increase in blood lipid level which is undesirable during pregnancy.

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  Lamb
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  beef
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  Duck
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  Chicken