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Safe to Eat Kangkong
Trying to conceive
Couples who are trying to conceive should reduce amount of consumption of Kangkong.
This is mainly Kangkong contains oxalic acid which will interfere with absorption of calcium. Calcium is important for general health of the couples who are trying to conceive.
During Pregnancy
Kangkong is very nutritious and contain a signficant amount of dietary fibre which can help to prevent constipation in pregnant women.
However, Kangkong contains oxalic acid which can interfere with absorption of calcium. During pregnancy, calcium is very important for pregnant women and fetus for bone development, it is therefore important for pregnant women to cut down amount of consumption of this vegetable.
During Confinement
It is not suitable for new mothers to eat Kangkong during confinement.
Kangkong contains a signficant amount of dietary fibre which can help to prevent constipation in pregnant women.
However,Kangkong contains oxalic acid which can interfere with absorption of calcium. It is therefore important for new mothers to cut down amount of consumption of this vegetable.
Lastly, Kangkong can cause gas and is also one of the "cold" vegetable which can cause discomfort in the stomach of the new mothers.
During Breastfeeding
Kangkong is very nutritious and contain a signficant amount of dietary fibre which can help to prevent constipation in pregnant women.
However, Kangkong contains oxalic acid which can interfere with absorption of calcium. Calcium is very important for general health and bone development. It is therefore important for nursing mothers to cut down amount of consumption of this vegetable.
Lastly, Kangkong can cause gas and is also one of the "cold" vegetable which can cause discomfort in the stomach of the nursing mother and the growing baby.
Four Months to Six Months Old Baby
Kangkong is not suitable for your baby at this age as it contains oxalic acid which can interfere with absorption of calcium. Children needs a lot of calcium for bone development. It is therefore important for children to avoid this vegetable.
Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby
Kangkong is not suitable for your baby at this age as it contains oxalic acid which can interfere with absorption of calcium. Children needs a lot of calcium for bone development. It is therefore important for children to avoid this vegetable.
Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby
Kangkong is not suitable for your baby at this age as it contains oxalic acid which can interfere with absorption of calcium. Children needs a lot of calcium for bone development. It is therefore important for children to avoid this vegetable.
One Year Old and Above Baby
Kangkong is not suitable for your baby at this age as it contains oxalic acid which can interfere with absorption of calcium. Children needs a lot of calcium for bone development. It is therefore important for children to avoid this vegetable.
