We’ve heard it a million times: eat your fruits and vegetables.  Fruits and veggies provide a wealth of disease fighting compounds including phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals.  During pregnancy, a balanced diet rich in veggies and fruits is imperative as they provide excellent sources of nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy like vitamin C and vitamin A.  Eating well during pregnancy just got an added benefits, as a new study discovered.

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