Safe to Eat Dragon Fruit

Trying to conceive

It is suitable for couples who are trying for babies to have dragon fruit or pitaya.

Dragon fruit is rich in vitamin B1, B2, B3, C and minerals like iron, calcium and phosphorus as well as many active antioxidants. All these nutrition can help women to have a higher chance of conception.

During Pregnancy

First, dragon fruit, or pitaya contains folic acid which is important for all women who are pregnant. Folic acid can help to prevent birth defect in newborns.

Second, dragon fruit is rich in iron which promotes red blood cell formation. As a result, dragon fruit can help to prevent anemia from occuring during pregnancy.

Lastly, its dietary fiber help pregnant women in fighting constipation which occurs very often during pregnancy due to hormonal change.

During Confinement

It is safe for new mothers to eat dragon fruit during confinement.

First, dragon fruit is rich in iron which is essential for red blood cell formation. New mothers lost a lot of blood during delivery and post-delivery through lochia. Having sufficient iron in the diet can help new mothers to recover faster.

Second, dragon fruit is rich in dietary fiber. After delivery, many new mothers will stay on bed for more time during confinement. This may cause constipation. With sufficient dietary fiber in the diet, new mothers can prevent constipation from occurring as fiber aids in the bowel movement.

Lastly, dragon fruit contains vitamins like vitamin B1, B2, B3, C and minerals like calclium and phosphorus. These nutritions help to boost new mother's immune system.

During Breastfeeding

It is safe for nursing mothers to eat dragon fruit.

Dragon fruit is rich in iron. Iron not only helps new mothers to recover faster, it also helps in the healthy development of newborns.

Furthermore, dragon fruit is rich in calcium, this not only benefits the nursing mothers, but also the babies who need the calcium for bone development.

Vitamin C and other antioxidants present in dragon fruit can boost immune system of both nursing mothers and the babies.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for baby at this age to eat dragon fruit.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for baby at this age to eat dragon fruit.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

You can introduce dragon fruit to your child gradually, but you will need to grind the seeds before feeding the babies.

You will also need to observe baby's reaction to make sure he or she does not show any allergic reaction to dragon fruit.

One Year Old and Above Baby

It is okay for your child to eat dragon fruit.

You will also need to observe baby's reaction to make sure he or she does not show any allergic reaction to this fruit.