Safe to Eat Strawberry

Trying to conceive

It is safe to eat strawberry while couples are trying to conceive.

Women needs to be very mindful about what they eat while trying to conceive. This is because what they eat will affect chance of conception and women needs to make sure their bodies are in good form so that the fetus can grow healthily inside her body.

Strawberry helps the women by providing lots of antioxidants which can protect women from damage by free radicals which are compounds that can damage cells. Strawberry is also rich in folate - a vitamin that women need to take before conception as it can prevent birth defect in the newborns.

During Pregnancy

Strawberry offers a wide range of health benefits for expecting mother and growing fetus during pregnancy. It is beneficial for expecting mother to have this fruit during pregnancy.

Strawberry is a good source of vitamin C. 100 grams of strawberry can supply 97 percent of our daily requirement of vitamin C.

Vitamin C, being a natural antioxidant, first boosts the immune system of the pregnant women, preven attack by pollutants and free radicals which are compounds that can damage cells. Having sufficient vitamin C can prevent cold and flu and many other infectious diseases.

Strawberry also contains folic acid. Folic acid is important in preventing birth defect in the newborns.

Furthermore, dietary fiber in strawberry can aid expecting mothers in fighting against constipation. The dietary fiber helps the bowel movement and make it easy for the stool to be removed from the body.

Strawberry also contains iron. Iron is necessary for the formation of red blood cell. During pregnancy, pregnant women needs a greater blood supply to support herself and the growing fetus. With sufficient iron in the diet, pregnant women can prevent anemia which can occur to many expecting mothers.

100g of strawberry contains 153mg of potassium. Potassium is beneficial for the heart by reducing the tension in the blood vessel. This in turn help to regulate blood pressure and prevent heart-related diseases.

During Confinement

It is suitable for new mother to have strawberry during confinement.

Strawberry's dietary fiber can help to prevent constipation in new mother as dietary fiber can help the bowel movement.

Strawberry's rich vitamin C can aid new mother's immune system and protect new mother from infecting with common diseases like cold and flu.

During Breastfeeding

Unless you are allergic to strawberry, it is safe for nursing mothers to have strawberry.

Strawberry is very nutritious as it contains vitamin C, folic acid, iron, potassium and dietary fiber. All these vitamins and minerals can benefit the growing babies when it is passed to them through breast milk.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your baby at this age to have strawberry. This fruit may trigger allergic reaction from your baby.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your baby at this age to have strawberry. This fruit may trigger allergic reaction from your baby.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

You need to introduce strawberry gradually as some babies may show allergic reaction to it.

If you or your family have shown allergy to this fruit, it is better for your baby to avoid this fruit also.

Strawberry offers your baby a wide range of nutrition which includes vitamin C, iron and dietary fiber. All these are beneficial for his or her healthy development.

One Year Old and Above Baby

You need to introduce strawberry gradually as some babies may show allergic reaction to it.

If you or your family have shown allergy to this fruit, it is better for your baby to avoid this fruit also.

Strawberry offers your baby a wide range of nutrition which includes vitamin C, iron and dietary fiber. All these are beneficial for his or her healthy development.