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Safe to Eat Brinjal/Eggplant

Is it safe to eat Brinjal/Eggplant during pregnancy, breastfeeding or while trying to conceieve?Is it healthy for infant, toddler or childrent to eat?

Trying to conceive

It is safe to eat eggplant in moderation while couples are trying to conceive.


According to a recent study, eggplant helps eliminate frigidity and impotence in men and women. It also helps increase sexual desire in both genders due to its rich vitamins, minerals and antioxidants content. These substances play an integral role in stimulating the excretion of testosterone and progesterone in males and females, this will be helpful in successful conception.


However, this vegetable is hard to digest and therefore excessive consumption should be avoided.


During Pregnancy

Eating eggplant during pregnancy can offer pregnant women and the growing fetus some health benefits, but it also causes some serious problem if consumed in excess. It is therefore important for pregnant women to limit the amount of cosumption or avoid it during pregnancy.


Negative effects of eating eggplant include miscarriage, premature birth.


It is therefore important for you to seek doctor's advice before eating this vegetable.


During Confinement

New mothers may want to eat eggplant in moderation during confinement.


Eggplant is a cold vegetable which may cause discomfort in stomach and digestive system.


During Breastfeeding

Nursing mothers may avoid eggplant or limit the consumption.


Eggplant produces a moderate amount of gas. Gas may cause colic and other discomfort in your baby and therefore should be avoided.


Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your baby to eat eggplant at this age.


Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

You can let your baby try eggplant when he or she turns 9 months old.


You need to monitor your baby's reaction to make sure his or her digestive system is ready for this food.


Furthermore, eggplants produce gas which can cause discomfort in stomach. If your babis show any discomfort after eating eggplant, you should stop feeding him or her this vegetable.


Lastly, you need to make it puree so that it is easy for your baby to eat eggplant.


Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

You can let your baby try eggplant.


You need to monitor your baby's reaction to make sure his or her digestive system is ready for this food.


Furthermore, eggplants produce gas which can cause discomfort in the stomach. If your babis show any discomfort after eating eggplant, you should stop feeding him or her this vegetable.


Lastly, you need to make it puree so that it is easy for your baby to eat eggplant.


One Year Old and Above Baby

It is healthy for your child to eat eggplant.


You need to monitor your baby's reaction to make sure his or her digestive system is ready for .


Furthermore, eggplants produce gas which can cause discomfort in stomach. If your babis show any discomfort after eating eggplant, you should stop feeding him or her this vegetable.


Health benefits of eggplants for your child include the following: eggplants help to prevent constipation as it is rich in dietary fiber. It is good for the healthy development of bone as eggplant is rich in calcium and vitamin K.