Question
Is it good or bad for babies to eat yams?
Answer
Yams can help with bowel movements and have a lubricating effect on the intestines. Also known as mountain yams, they are a type of edible tuber from the lily family. Modern medicine has proven that yams are nutritionally rich, containing starch, protein, and a variety of essential amino acids and vitamins. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that yams have unique medicinal properties, including strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, consolidating the kidneys, and benefiting the essence. They have significant therapeutic effects on digestive system diseases and diabetes. Additionally, yams grow in uncontaminated soil, making them truly natural green foods that combine deliciousness, health benefits, and beauty. They also have anti-hypoxia properties, earning them the nickname “Natural Ginseng.” H.J. Heinz has a yam and rice noodle product; giving babies a moderate amount is beneficial. However, there are many fruits and vegetables that can help with bowel movements too, such as bananas and pear puree, which are more beneficial for bowel movement.