onion is good for pregnancy - #21608
I am feeling really lost about my diet during pregnancy, and I keep hearing that onion is good for pregnancy. I had a check-up last week, and they told me my iron levels are a bit low. Since finding out, I've been trying to eat more foods rich in iron, and I read some articles saying onion is good for pregnancy, especially for digestion and maybe boosting iron absorption? But is that really true? My mom swears by it and says when she was pregnant with me, she ate onions like they were candy. Crazy, right? Also, I’m not sure if there are any ways to prepare onions that make them more beneficial. Like should I be eating raw onions or cooked ones? I heard onions can help with nausea too, and I deal with that like almost on the reg. Should I be eating them daily or just occasionally? Are there any risks or side effects I should know about when onion is good for pregnancy? I'm all ears for advice because honestly, I want to do what's best for my baby but man, the food choices are overwhelming!
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