Safe to Eat Potato

Trying to conceive

Potatoes are rich in vitamin which balances estrogen, progestrogen and is good for reproductive health.

However, a reasearch has found that women who eat more potato before conceiving will face a high risk of gestational diabetes while pregnant. It is therefore recommended for women to cut down consumption of potato while trying to conceive.

During Pregnancy

First of all, you should discard your potatoes if they turn green, damaged or rotten. Green potatoes contains toxin which is very harmful to the development of the fetus.

Potatoes are rich in nutrients.

Potatoes contain flavonoids which helps to keep blood pressure down. High blood pressure during pregnancy can cause many complications.

It is also rich in folic acid which can help to prevent birth defect in newborn.

Furthermore, potato is rich in iron, calcium and potassium which are good for the development of fetus.

During Confinement

Potatoes are rich source of energy which all new mothers will need.

Potatoes are also rich in minerals like iron, calcium, vitamin C and potassium which are all beneficial to the new mothers.

Potatoes also contain half soluble and soluble fibre which can help to prevent constipation in new mothers.

During Breastfeeding

Potatoes are great source of enengy.

Baked potatoes has been found to help to increase milk supply.

However, this food has been found to be "gassy", too much gas can lead to discomfort in your baby.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

You can introduced mashed potato to your child.

At the beginning, you can give your child a spoon to try and increase amount gradually to ensure that your child does not show any allergy to potatoes.

It is recommended that you introduce mashed potatoes when your baby turns 6 months old.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

Your child can eat potatoes which have the following health benefits.

Potatoes are important for gastrointestinal health. Potatoes can prevent fermentation in intestines and promote the growth of useful bacteria.

Peel of potatoes has been found effective in protecting liver from chemical damage.

Lastly, potatoes have antiviral properties which can help to prevent the growth of influenza viruses.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

Your child can eat potatoes which have the following health benefits:

Potato is important for gastrointestinal health. Potatoes can prevent fermentation in intestines and promote the growth of useful bacteria.

Peel of potato has been found effective in protecting liver from chemical damage.

Lastly, potato has antiviral properties which can help to prevent the growth of influenza viruses.

One Year Old and Above Baby

Your child can eat potatoes which have the following health benefits:

Potato is important for gastrointestinal health. Potatoes can prevent fermentation in intestines and promote the growth of useful bacteria.

Peel of potato has been found effective in protecting liver from chemical damage.

Lastly, potato has antiviral properties which can help to prevent the growth of influenza viruses.