Cactus

Vegetables and Fungus

Nutrients

fibre, vitamin B2

Pregnancy

Cactus is big no-no for mums-to-be to eat. Consuming this plant can cause strong uterine contractions which might lead to miscarriage or premature birth.

Postpartum

New mummies should avoid consuming cactus. Some people have strong allergic reactions to it and even though it contains fibre, there are safer source of fibre for you to eat.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding mummies should avoid eating cactus. It often causes discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea and can have an effect on your baby too via your breastmilk

Baby

Don't give your baby cactus to eat. It can be highly allergenic and can cause digestive issues in little ones.