Onion

Vegetables and Fungus

Nutrients

Folate, Fibre, Vitamin C, Calcium, Quercetin

Pregnancy

Mums-to-be can eat onion. It is rich in essential nutrients for your good health and also for baby's optimal brain, bone and nervous system development. If you hate the sensation of stinging eyes while cutting onion, dip your knife in cold water first.

Postpartum

Mummies may eat onions after childbirth. Onion contains quercetin, a natural anti-cancer substance, that helps prevent cell mutations and boosts your strength.

Breastfeeding

Yes, lactating mothers can eat onions. With a good amount of calcium, onion is great for your bones and can help prevent osteoporosis.

Baby

Your baby can eat small portions of onion after he/she starts on solids after 6 months. It contains important nutrients essential for baby's proper development.