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Safe to Eat kai lan

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

Trying to conceive

While trying to conceive, it is suitable for couples to eat kai lan - a green vegetable.


Kai lan is very rich in vitamin C which can help to improve sperm quality and motility. For woman, vitamin C can help to improve immune system.


Kai lan is also rich in calcium which is important for couple who are trying to conceive.


Please do not eat this vegetable together with fruit like pear, oranges, grape and apple as it may cause discomfort to thyroid.


During Pregnancy

It is safe to eat Kai lan during pregnancy.


Kai lan is very rich in vitamin C which can help to improve immune system of the expecting mother.


Kai lan is also rich in calcium which is important for bone development of the fetus.


Furthermore, dietary fiber in Kai lan can help to prevent constipation. Due to hormonal change, it is often for pregnant women to experience constipation. Natural dietary fiber in Kai lan can aid the expecting mothers in fighting constipation.


Please do not eat this vegetable together with fruit like pear, oranges, grape and apple as it may cause discomfort to thyroid. Furthermore, you may want to wash this vegetable with slightly warm water to dissolve any residue of chemical or pesticide that may be left on the leaves.


During Confinement

It is healthy to eat Kai lan during confinement.


Kai lan is very rich in vitamin C which can help to improve immune system of the new mothers who are weak after birth delivery.


Also, dietary fiber in Kai lan can help to prevent constipation after delivery.


Moreover, kai lan is also rich in mineral like calcium, iron and protein which can help the new mother to recover faster.


Please do not eat this vegetable together with fruit like pear, oranges, grape and apple as it may cause discomfort to thyroid. Furthermore, you may want to wash this vegetable with slightly warm water to dissolve any residue of chemical or pesticide that may be left on the leaves.


During Breastfeeding

It is safe to eat Kai lan in moderation while you are breastfeeding.


Kai lan is very rich in vitamin C which can help to improve immune system of the new mother.


Kai lan is also rich in mineral like calcium, iron and protein.


However, you should not eat too much Kai lan as this vegetable may reduce the quantity of your breast milk.


Please do not eat kai lan together with fruit like pear, oranges, grape and apple as it may cause discomfort to thyroid. Furthermore, you may want to wash this vegetable with slightly warm water to dissolve any residue of chemical or pesticide that may be left on the leaves.


Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not recommended to introduce kai lan to your baby at this age as his or her digestive system may not be able to digest this vegetable at the moment.


Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

First, you will need to make this vegetable puree so that it will be easy for your baby to eat this vegetable.


Kai lan is rich in vitamin C which can help to boost baby's immune system.


It is also rich in dietary fibre which can help to prevent constipation in your baby.


Please do not eat this vegetable together with fruit like pear, oranges, grape and apple as it may cause discomfort to thyroid. Furthermore, you may want to wash this vegetable with slightly warm water to dissolve any residue of chemical or pesticide that may be left on the leaves.


Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

First, you will need to make this vegetable puree so that it will be easy for your baby to eat this vegetable.


Kai lan is rich in vitamin C which can help to boost baby's immune system.


It is also rich in dietary fibre which can help to prevent constipation in your baby.


Please do not eat this vegetable together with fruit like pear, oranges, grape and apple as it may cause discomfort to thyroid. Furthermore, you may want to wash this vegetable with slightly warm water to dissolve any residue of chemical or pesticide that may be left on the leaves.


One Year Old and Above Baby

Kai lan is suitable for your child at this age.


Kai lan is rich in vitamin C which can help to boost baby's immune system.


It is also rich in dietary fibre which can help to prevent constipation in your baby.


Please do not eat this vegetable together with fruit like pear, oranges, grape and apple as it may cause discomfort to thyroid. Furthermore, you may want to wash this vegetable with slightly warm water to dissolve any residue of chemical or pesticide that may be left on the leaves.