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Safe to Eat Long bean
Trying to conceive
It is healthy to eat long bean while couples are trying to conceive.
Long bean is a good source of vegetable protein which can help to improve chance of conception.
It is rich in vitamin C which can help to improve body's immune system.
Long bean is also rich in folic acid which can help to prevent birth defect in newborn. Folic acid is usually a must-have while couples are trying to conceive.
Other than this, it also contains vitamin B1, B2, iron, magnesium which are all beneficial for couple who are trying to conceive.
During Pregnancy
It is healthy to eat long bean during pregnancy.
Long bean is a good source of folic acid which can help to prevent birth defect in newborn.
Long bean also help in the growth and development of fetus' heart.
Being rich in dietary fibre, long beans can help to reduce high cholesterol level in the body.
Vitamin c present in long beans also help to boost immune system in the pregnant women.
It should be noted that pregnant women should avoid raw long bean.
During Confinement
It is healthy for new mothers to eat long bean during confinement.
Being rich in dietary fibre, long beans can help to prevent constipation in new mother and keep a healthy digestive system.
Long bean is also rich in iron which can help to prevent anemia.
Lastly, vitamin C in long bean can boost new mother's immune system.
During Breastfeeding
Long bean can cause gasiness in breastfed baby.
Hence, it is recommended not to eat a lot for breastfeeding mom although long bean is good source of natural protein and dietary fibre.
Four Months to Six Months Old Baby
First, it is suggest to introduce long bean to your baby when he or she turns 6 months to 8 months old.
The many nutrients found in long bean include vitamin A, B1, B2, C, folate, vitamin K, and minerals like magnesium and iron.
It should be noted that long bean is a bit hard to be made fine smooth puree.
Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby
It is healthy to eat long bean.
Nutrients found in long bean include vitamin A, B1, B2, C, folate, vitamin K, and minerals like iron and magnesium. All these are very beneficial to the healthy development of the baby: it helps to prevent ear infection, asthma, heart disease, and even cold and flu.
It should be noted that the long bean is a bit hard to be made fine smooth puree.
Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby
It is healthy to eat long bean.
Nutrients found in long bean include vitamin A, B1, B2, C, folate, vitamin K, and minerals like iron and magnesium. All these are very beneficial to the healthy development of the baby: it helps to prevent ear infection, asthma, heart disease, and even cold and flu.
It should be noted that the long bean is a bit hard to be made fine smooth puree.
One Year Old and Above Baby
It is healthy to eat long bean.
Nutrients found in long bean include vitamin A, B1, B2, C, folate, vitamin K, and minerals like iron and magnesium. All these are very beneficial to the healthy development of the baby: it helps to prevent ear infection, asthma, heart disease, and even cold and flu.
It should be noted that raw long bean should be avoided.