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Nov 2017
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454 - Can Pesticides Affect Pregnancy?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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A recent study suggests that pesticides in produce may interfere with your chances of getting pregnant. Nutrition Diva puts the news in perspective with some practical advice on how to minimize your risk without maximizing your food bill. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/womens-health/can-pesticides-affect-pregnancy Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva

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