Fruits

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Areca palm nut/ betel nut

Fruits

Nutrients

Pregnancy

Pregnant women cannot eat areca palm nut or betel nut. The betel nut is an edible product from areca palm and has been linked with cancer and toxicity.

Postpartum

Mothers in the confinement period should not eat areca palm nut due to its toxic elements.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding mummies should not eat betel nuts as it is linked with oral cancer.

Baby

Betel nuts are not suitable for babies or children of any age.