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Safe to Eat Celery

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

Trying to conceive

It is not suitable for couples to eat celery while trying to conceive.


This is because celery can reduce the sperm count and sperm quality which are all important for conception.


During Pregnancy

It is safe for pregnant women to eat celery.


Celery is rich in iron which can help to prevent anemia during pregnancy.


Furthermore, dietary fiber in celery can help to prevent constipation during pregnancy.


Celery is also rich in vitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, vitamin C and P minerals like iron, calcium which are beneficial to the expecting mothers and babies.


During Confinement

It is beneficial for new mothers to eat celery during confinement.


First, fiber in celery can help to prevent constipation in new mother.


Iron in celery can also help new mothers to recover faster. This is because iron is needed for red blood cell formation. New mothers lost blood during birth delivery, having sufficient iron in the diet can help to replenish blood lost during birth delivery.


During Breastfeeding

It is beneficial for nursing mothers to eat celery.


Celery is rich in vitamin C, this helps to boost immune systme of both nursing mothers and babies.


Vitamin C in celery also aids in absorption of minerals like iron and calcium.


These two minerals will be beneficial for the healthy development of both nursing mothers and babies.


Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

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


Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

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


Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

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


One Year Old and Above Baby

It is healthy for your child to eat celery.


Celery is rich in vitamin C, which greatly boosts the immune system. This can help to prevent some infections like cold and flu.


Vitamin C in celery prevents free radical damage as it has anti-inflammatory properties that lessen the severity of inflammatory conditions like asthma.