The list of things you shouldn’t eat during pregnancy can seem long.Sniff, sushi.

And who else desperately misses ordering a Venti latte at Starbucks?

Don’t even get us started on craving runny eggs (viaHealthline).

avocado on pregnant belly

According toThe Daily Meal, folate reduces the risk of birth defects.

This benefit alone should be enough to convince you to add avocados to your pregnancy diet.

But wait there’s more!

pregnant woman cutting veggies