The popular African Star Apple known as Agbalumo or Ciwoh or Udara that most pregnant women crave for has a sour-like taste that holds the mouth, hits the palate and stops one from throwing up or spitting.

May be these are the main reasons why many pregnant women, who often have these experiences, crave for it.

A Consultant Nutritionist, Mr Mattehw Felix highlighted the benefits of the seasonal fruit in an interview with journalists in Ikorodu on Monday.

The fruit, which is botanically called chrysophyllum albidum is mostly cultivated in rural areas and is very common between December and and April.

Nutritionists say it reduces constipation, sore throat and aids digestion, which are also common problems of pregnant women.

“It contains more vitamin C than many other fruits; it is rich in calcium, iron potassium.....MORE READS AT http://www.vintageinfo.com.ng/2017/02/07/nutritionist-advise-for-pregnant-women/