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Safe to Eat Tomato
Trying to conceive
It is beneficial to eat tomato while couples are trying to conceive.
Firstly, tomato has a high content of lycopene. Lycopene has been found to increase sperm count by about 70 percents; it also improves sperm motility and reduces the number of abnormal sperms. This has helped to increase male
During Pregnancy
Tomato is considered one of the healthiest food for pregnant women.
It has a high content of folic acid. Folic acid can help to prevent birth defect in babies.
Tomato is also rich in dietary fiber which can help to prevent constipation during pregnancy.
One tomato can supply 40% of daily vitamin C requirement and vitamin C helps to boost pregnant women' s immune system and aids in the absorption of important minerals like iron and calcium.
Lastly, tomato is also rich in vitamin A which is good for the eye development of the fetus.
During Confinement
Tomato is considered one of the healthiest food for new mothers during confinement.
It is rich in iron which can help in the blood formation. This is very beneficial for new mothers who lost blood during birth delivery.
Tomato is also rich in dietary fiber which can help to prevent constipation during confinement which can occur as new mothers will stay in bed most of the time during confinement.
One tomato can supply 40% of daily vitamin C requirement and vitamin C which helps to boost new mothers' immune system.
Lastly, tomatoes are also good for skin and keep the skin healthy.
During Breastfeeding
Tomato is considered one of the healthiest food for nursing mothers. It is rich in iron which can help in the blood formation. It is rich in dietary fiber which can help to prevent constipation during confinement which can occur as new mother will stay in bed most of the time during confinement. One tomato can supply 40% of daily vitamin C requirement and vitamin C which helps to boost immune system of both breastfeeding mother and newborn. Vitamin A in tomato is good for development of eye of newborn. Tomatoes are also good for skin and keep the skin healthy. However, some babies experience colic or become irritated when breastfeeding mother eats tomato. It is therefore important for breastfeeding mother to observe baby's reaction to this food.
