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Fruits To Avoid During Pregnancy

     Pregnancy changes everything in a woman's life. It is the most delicate period for her and her baby. Food hygiene should be given primary importance throughout the pregnancy. Fruits should be an integral part of every pregnancy diet. However there are certain fruits that should be avoided during pregnancy.. Lets have a look on it... 1. Papaya Papayas, especially the unripe and semi ripe ones are rich in latex which is known to trigger uterine contractions leading to early labour or miscarriage 2. Pineapple Pineapples are rich in bromelanin which can cause softening of the cervix which may induce early labour 3. Grapes  Eating grapes during pregnancy is shrouded in controversy. Most experts advise to avoid it because of the amount of pesticides sprayed on it to keep away insects. Moreover the presence of resveratrol in grapes can cause toxicity for the expectant mother  4. Dates  Eating dates during...