Nitrate in Vegetables

Nitrate in Vegetables
Is it true that some vegetables contain nitrates that are not safe for your baby? For more details, let's see ...
Origin of Nitrate
Nitrate is a naturally occurring element found in soil and is a combination of Nitrogen and Oxygen. Each plant requires nitrates, because it helps the growth and photosynthesis process. However, if the amount of excess nitrates in the soil, so that more than needed by plants, the nitrates can contaminate ground water.
Most of the excess levels of nitrates in the soil due to excessive use of fertilizers. Of course this will not occur on land that is planted by organic farmers.
Danger of Excess Nitrate
When nitrates get into our bodies, our bodies will process it into nitrite. Nitrites can affect subsequent performance in carrying hemoglobin and oxygen in our blood. This interference could then result in Hypoxaemia, or low oxygen.
Danger of Excess Nitrate in Baby
Infants younger than 3 months have a gut with a low acidity level. This condition can cause the process becomes more rapid increase in nitrates and lead to Hypoxaemia. Even a drastic increase in nitrates can cause methemoglobinemia in infants and threatens his safety.
Reducing Risks
Nitrate excessive increase in the baby's body can occur due to two possibilities:

    The use of water with high nitrate content - to create a formula, for example
    Consumption of foods with high nitrate content
Vegetables such as carrots, green beans, spinach and beets may contain nitrates same or even more than the groundwater and infants aged less than 3 months should not consume them.
So, with respect to nitrates, here are some things that need your attention:

    If you prepare infant formula using ground water that is cooked, it's good to check the levels of nitrate in advance
    Exclusive breast-fed babies are not at risk of methemoglobinemia
    Do not give the baby vegetables that have not aged 3 months. Even the new solid foods is recommended after your baby is 6 months old
    Once your baby is 6 months old, the provision of organic vegetables can reduce the risk of Hypoxaemia