If you are pregnant, taro leaves are good for you as they may reduce symptoms such as constipation and cramps during pregnancy.

You can eat taro after giving birth to your baby. The starch and carbs will give you much-needed energy to recover faster and the iron will help replenish lost blood.

You can eat taro during breastfeeding. Some mums find it increases their breast milk production. What's more, because taro is high in carbs and starch, it gives you loads of energy to continue nursing.

Babies can eat mashed taro, which can stimulate their teeth and vision development, and help grow stronger bones.