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Safe to Eat beef

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

Trying to conceive

You may want to avoid beef while you are trying to conceive.


Research has shown that the sperm count and sperm quality are reduced. This will make it hard for women to get pregnant.


During Pregnancy

First, pregnant women must avoid undercooked beef because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria.


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


Furthermore, beef is rich in zinc. Zinc is an important antioxidant which can help to boost immune system of the pregnant women.


Lastly, beef can help to reduce swelling during pregnancy. Swelling is common during pregnancy.


During Confinement

It is healthy for new mothers to eat beef during confinement.


First, beef is rich in iron. Iron is important for red blood cell formation. Having suffcient iron in diet can help to replenish blood lost during birth delivery.


Furthermore, beef is rich in zinc. Zinc can help to boost new mothers' immune system which can help new mothers to recover faster from birth delivery.


Lastly, beef is also rich in vitamins E, B1, B2 and minerals like copper, magnesium and phosphorus. These are beneficial for the new mothers to recover from birth delivery.


During Breastfeeding

It is healthy for nursing mothers to eat beef in mdoderation.


Beef is a very good source of protein which provide nursing mothers sufficent energy.


Beef is rich in iron which is beneficial for the healthy development of the growing babies.


Lastly, beef is rich in zinc which can boost immune system of both nursing mothers and growing babies.


Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

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


Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

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


Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

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


One Year Old and Above Baby

It is healthy for your child to eat beef in moderation at this age.


Beef is rich in iron which is important for red blood cell formation. This is beneficial for the baby who is growing rapidly.


Furthermore, beef is rich in protein which can provide children a lot of energy for daily activities.


Lastly, beef is rich in zinc. Zinc is an antioxidant which can boost immune system of the growing children.