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As posted earlier, I am in the process of introducing solid food to my baby who just turn 6 months. Lots of informations to be shared here because so many great informations that i managed to gather.
Honestly, so many to offer to my baby. But I am at first not sure what to start feeding her first with. And then, I found this. Info about baby SUPERFOOD! The list of them are as below:
First Foods: Vegetables
1.Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, the plant form of
vitamin A, and make excellent weaning food, as babies like their
naturally sweet taste. Darker, older carrots contain more beta-carotene
than baby, new carrots.
2.Root vegetables make the
perfect weaning food because of their naturally sweet taste and smooth
texture when pureed. Try carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut
squash, rutabaga, and parsnip.
3.Butternut squash
is easily digested and rarely causes allergies; therefore it makes
perfect weaning food. It provides an excellent source of beta-carotene.
4.Parsnips provide a good source of starch and fiber. They also contain the antioxidant vitamins C and E.
5.Sweet potato
comes in two varieties: orange-fleshed and creamy-fleshed. Both have
red skins and both are good sources of potassium, vitamin C, and fiber.
However, I prefer to use the orange-fleshed variety, which is also an
excellent source of beta-carotene. This helps to prevent certain types
of cancer and mops up free radicals.
6. Zucchini is a good source of beta-carotene, but most of the nutrients lie in the skin, so do not peel it.
7. Broccoli
is a true Superfood, as it is a great source of vitamin C and also
contains beta-carotene, folic acid, iron, potassium, and anticancer
phytonutrients. Broccoli is best steamed or microwaved, as boiling it in
water halves its vitamin C content. If your baby isn't keen on the
taste, mix it with a sweet-tasting vegetable like sweet potato,
rutabaga, or butternut squash.
8. Potatoes contain vitamin C and are a good source of potassium. They also blend well with most vegetables.
First Foods: Fruits
1. Apple puree is very easy to digest, so it makes great baby food.
The BRAT diet (that is, banana, rice, apples, and toast) is popular
with doctors for the relief of diarrhea. Pectin, the soluble fiber in
apples, also helps fight against constipation.
2. Papaya flesh is easy to swallow, so it makes ideal weaning food. It is rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene, and 3 ounces of papaya
will provide a young child's daily requirement of vitamin C. Papaya is
also high in soluble fiber, which is important for normal bowel
function. Papaya also contains enzymes that aid digestion.
3. Pears are one of the least allergenic foods, so they make great weaning food.
4.Bananas
are full of slow-release sugars, which provide sustained energy. They
make perfect portable baby food, as they come in their own easy-to-peel
packaging. They are also good for the treatment of diarrhea and
constipation.
5.Apricots are a good source of beta-carotene and also contain fiber. They're also a good source of iron and potassium.
6.Cantaloupe is the most nutritious variety of melon. It is very sweet and rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene.
7.Blueberries
are rich in vitamin C and also contain beta-carotene. The blue pigment
anthocyanin in the skin of the blueberries helps protect us against
cancer. Blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity of all fruits.
8.Peaches provide a good source of vitamin C, and the soft flesh is easy to digest.
Rice and Meat
1.Baby rice should be the first
cereal you introduce because it does not contain gluten, a protein found
in wheat, oats, barley, and rye that can cause food allergy if
introduced before 6 months. Baby rice is easily digested and has a milky
taste that helps to ease your baby's transition from a purely
milk-based diet to solids. It is a good thickener for runny purees like
pear, peach, and plum.
2.Red meat provides the best
source of iron for your baby. It is important to introduce iron-rich
foods, as a baby's iron reserves inherited from his mother start to run
out at 6 months. Breast milk does not contain adequate amounts of iron.
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Source: http://www.parents.com)
Hope this will be a great info to all mommies out there!
Regards,
Mommy Ellysha Eryna
