Safe to Eat Sesame

Trying to conceive

It is good for couples to eat sesame while they are trying to conceive.

Sesame is good in regulating hormone, this makes it easy to predict the ovulation date and hence increase the chance of conception.

Furthermore, sesame is rich in zinc, zinc helps to improve sperm count and sperm motility-both are important for successful conception.

Lastly, sesame is rich in minerals like iron, magnesium which are beneficial for couples who are trying to conceive.

During Pregnancy

It is beneficial to eat sesame in moderation during pregnancy.

There is myth that eating sesame can cause miscarriage as it produces heat in the body. So far, there is scientic research that can confirm this myth.

Sesame is rich in calcium. During pregnancy, expecting mothers will need to absorb more calcium to support the growth of the fetus and sesame can be a good source of calcium.

Futhermore, sesame can help to prevent constiption as it is rich in dietary fiber.

Moreover, sesame is also rich in iron which can help pregnant women in avoiding anemia.

Lastly, sesame has one unique advantage of normalizing urine output.

During Confinement

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

New mothers lost blood during birth delivery and through lochia during confinement. Sesame is rich in iron which is essential for red blood cell formation. Hence, sesame can help new mothers recover faster.

Sesame is also rich in vitamin E, calcium, zinc which can help new mothers to recover and boost new mothers' immune system.

During Breastfeeding

It is beneficial for nursing mothers to eat sesame during breastfeeding.

High in calcium, sesame can help to improve breast milk quantity and quality.

Furthermore, sesame is rich in iron which is important for red blood cell formation. Having enough iron in diet can improve the quality of the breast milk and benefit the babies who are growing very fast.

Sesame also contains other minerals like magnesium, zinc and vitamins like vitamin E which are all beneficial for the mothers and the babies.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

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

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

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

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

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

One Year Old and Above Baby

It is beneficial for your child to eat sesame.

Sesame is rich in calcium which is important for the healthy development of the bone. This is really beneficial for children who are growing very fast at this age.

Sesame is also rich in iron which is important for red blood cell formation. Again, this is very beneficial as children at this age grow very fast and having sufficient iron in diet is a must.

Of course, to harness the benefits of the sesame, you must crush the sesame in the supplementary food, otherwise, sesame will not be digested.