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Safe to Eat Almond
Trying to conceive
It is good for couple to eat almond while they are trying to conceive.
First, almond is rich in zinc which can help to improve sperm count and sperm motility. Sperm count and sperm motility are two important factors in affecting successful conception.
Almond also contains L-arginine which is important for reproductive health.
Almond also contains folate which is important for pregnant women as it can help to prevent birth defects in newborns.
Lastly, almonds is also rich in vitamin E, B1, B2, B6 and minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper which are beneficial to couples who are trying to conceive.
During Pregnancy
In general, it is healthy for pregnant women to eat almond during pregnancy. However, if pregnant women or family members show allergy to almond, expecting mothers should consult doctor first. So far, there is no confirmed evidence that almond can cause food allergy in unborn children.
Almond has high protein content. Protein gives expecting mothers enough strength and stamina for delivery.
The fiber content present in almond helps in easy digestion and regulation of bowels. This in turn helps to prevent constipation during pregnancy. Due to hormonal change during pregnancy, constipation can occur very often to pregnant women. Fiber can help to keep problem at bay.
The vitamin E content in almond helps in healthy formation of hair and skin of the baby.
Almond is also rich in calcium. Calcium is essential for the bone development of the baby. It is also essential for development of strong teeth. Manganese helps regulate a healthy body weight in both mother and child. It also helps in the formation of strong and healthy bones. Almond is also rich in iron. Iron is essential for red blood cell formation. It is common for pregnant women to experience anemia during pregnancy. Having enough iron in the diet can help to prevent anemia during pregnancy. Moreover, folate or vitamin B9 present in almonds are critical for the healthy formation of brain and central nervous system in baby. Folate helps to prevent birth defects in the newborns. Lastly, zinc in almond is an important antioxidant which can help expecting mother to prevent attack by free radicals which can cause damage to the cell. In summary, almond is very beneficial for the healthy development of unborn chldren as well as for the expecting mothers.During Confinement
In general, it is healthy for new mothers to eat almond during confinement. However, you should not eat it in excess.
Almond has high protein content. Protein gives new mothers enough strength and stamina for recovery.
The fiber content present in almond can help to prevent constipation during confinement.
Almond is also rich in calcium. Calcium is essential for the bone development of the baby. It is also essential for the development of strong teeth.
Lastly, almond is rich in iron. Iron is essential for red blood cell formation. This is beneficial for the new mothers who lost blood during birth delivery.
During Breastfeeding
In general, it is better to avoid almond if you are breastfeeding. Amond has been found to decrease breast milk production and therefore should be banned from the diet if you want to breastfeed.
Four Months to Six Months Old Baby
It is not suitable for your baby to eat almond at this age.
Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby
It is not suitable for your baby to eat almond at this age.
Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby
It is not suitable for your baby to eat almond at this age.
One Year Old and Above Baby
You can consider introducing almond gradually to your child, but you need to watch out for any allergic reaction.
Almond is very nutritious. It contains many vitamins like vitamin B1, B2, B6, E and minerals like iron, copper, zinc, potassium which are good for the healthy development of the child.
