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Note to pregnant women: Eat more omena and avocado

Seemingly, the new generation of mothers are slaughtering healthy living at the altar of junk foods.

The research by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) found that women are lacking important nutrients that should help in growth of strong, healthy babies. They are apparently not eating enough omena, sukuma wiki, beans, fruits, yoghurt and avocado.

Seemingly, the new generation of mothers are slaughtering healthy living at the altar of junk foods.

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