Red beans are safe for pregnant mums-to-be. It is a good source of folic acid, which is great for boosting your baby's development. It also helps in regulating blood pressure and strengthening the immune system.

Eating red beans in the postpartum period helps strengthen the new mum's immunity. Red beans reduce digestion problems and constipation. Since new mums lose a lot of blood during delivery, the iron in red beans is ideal for red blood cell formation.

Red beans are great for nursing mothers, as it is rich in iron and antioxidants, which are good for both mothers and growing babies. Some mums find that consuming barley increases their milk production.

Babies 8 months or older can eat red beans. It strengthens their immune system and aids overall development, It is better to cook them for a longer time to make it easy for your baby to digest.