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Safe to Eat Sweet potato
Trying to conceive
Sweet potato is one of the vegetable that women should eat while trying to conceiving.Sweet potato is rich in beta-carotene which can help women to regulate period. With a regular period, it will be easy to predict ovulation which can increase chance of conception.
Furthermore, vitamin B which can be found in sweet potato can help to regulate hormones which is also important for conception.
Vitamin C in sweet potato can help to build a strong immune system which leads to a strong reproductive system in the body.
Sweet potato is also rich in antioxidant. Antioxidant can to prevent inflammation, reduce system of polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis. Again, this will also improve fertility in women.
During Pregnancy
It is healthy to eat sweet potato during pregnancy.
Constipation is very common during pregnancy. Fiber in sweet potatoes can improve digestive system and prevent constipation.
Vitamin B6 which is found in the sweet potato can help to fight morning sickness.
Vitamin A is in general good. However, too much vitamin A in the body has been found to be related to miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects. It is therefore important for pregnant women to control the daily intake of the sweet potato.
During Confinement
It is healthy to eat sweet potato during confinement.
Constipation is very common after birth delivery. Fiber in sweet potatoes can improve digestive system and prevent constipation.
Vitamin C and antioxidant that can be found in sweet potato all can help new mother to recover faster.
During Breastfeeding
Sweet potatoes are a rich source of vitamin A, carotenoids and potassium.
Vitamin A is beneficial for devleopment of the vision and immune system of the growing babies.
Four Months to Six Months Old Baby
Sweet potatoes can be one of the first solid food that your baby will try.
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A and C as well as many minerals like potassium, selenium, magnesium and calcium. All these are important for the development of the baby.
Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby
Sweet potatoes can be one of the first solid food that your baby will try.
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A and C as well as many minerals like potassium, selenium, magnesium and calcium. All these are important for the healthy development of the baby.
Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby
It is healthy for your baby to eat sweet potato.
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A and C as well as many minerals like potassium, selenium, magnesium and calcium. All these are important for the development of the baby.
One Year Old and Above Baby
Sweet potatoes can be one of the first solid food that your baby will try.
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A and C as well as many minerals like potassium, selenium, magnesium and calcium. All these are important for the development of the baby.