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Nightshade Vegetables
Nightshade vegetables — tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and potatoes — are safe to eat while breastfeeding. The claim that nightshades cause inflammation or fussiness in breastfed babies is not supported by evidence. These vegetables are nutritious and there's no reason to avoid them unless your baby has a specific, confirmed sensitivity.
Myth: "Nightshade vegetables cause inflammation and fussiness in breastfed babies." There is no scientific evidence for this. Nightshades are nutritious vegetables rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The anti-nightshade trend comes from autoimmune diets, not from breastfeeding research.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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