During Pregnancy

It is safe to eat cooked cabbage during pregnancy. It should be noted that it may not be safe to eat raw cabbage during pregnancy as this vegetable is easily contaminated by bacterial which can cause many diseases which can lead to premature delivery.

Cabbage offers a range of health benefits to the expecting mother.

First, cabbage is a rich source of folic acid which helps to prevent birth defects in newborns by enabling proper DNA replication.

Cabbage contains large amount of dietary fiber which can help to prevent constipation during pregnancy and improve digestion of expecting mother. The high amount of dietary fiber also can help the expecting mother to prevent gestational diabetes which is actually common during pregnancy.

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  Winter melon
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  Bitter gourd
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  Leek
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  Brinjal/Eggplant
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  Pea sprout
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  Tomato