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2022-05-18 14:53:08
Hi I'm 8 weeks 4 days pregnant ...can I eat mung dal namkeen and rice during pregnancy..as it is saying that rice contain arsenic which is harmful for baby...is it true? How much should I eat? I'm craving for some namkeens...could u pls suggest an alternative...or can I eat it
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I hope you know that in India we have more Rice Eating Population than Atta Eating Population. And still our Fertility Rate is highest in the World.

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U may eat

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You can have it in moderation.

Answered2022-05-18 15:00:32

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CBC,get this checked...it can be symptom of iron deficiency anaemia
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iron ,protein rich diet

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U have gathered absurd n wrong information U can eat both

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