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I am 18 weeks pregnant and have been eating pearl barley. just read that this can lead to miscarriage. is this true? or is pearl barley safe?
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Foods and pregnancy: Pear barley has been mentioned in some women health blogs as an unsafe product during pregnancy but there are no real medical contraindications for consuming barley in normal amounts. Barley being mainly a starch and a healthier food with additional fiber, lowers cholesterol and sugar levels. Too much of this stuff cant be good for a pregnant woman who needs extra nutrition including fats and suga
Answered 5/30/2014
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It : Is safe just be sure it has no molds enjoy the barley soup
Answered 5/30/2014
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