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Infographic: 7 Superfoods to Eat During Pregnancy

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Congratulations, you’re expecting! Now that you’ll be eating for you and your growing baby, you’ll want to fuel your body with the most nutritionally-rich foods possible. The foods you eat during your pregnancy won’t only fuel your energy, but also support baby as he or she develops bones, brain tissues, and new organs. The following infographic, created by SuperfoodsLiving.com, highlights a number of superfoods packed with essential vitamins and minerals that can help your baby grow and develop, while helping to prevent birth defects…

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