Baby Super Foods
“Super Foods” What makes a super food and why is this important for our baby’s health and development?
A healthy baby is most like a happy baby. We all want happy babies. The following is a list of 8 super foods that are ideal for your child because they’re delicious, full of essential nutrients, easy to prepare and for the most part they can be very reasonably priced and can be found at just about any grocery store. There are many Great foods that are available to you, but these are just a short list of 8 that we think you child will both benefit from as well as enjoy eating.
1. Avocados contain healthy fats. This buttery fruit-vegetable is rich in healthy unsaturated fats that help boost brain development.
2. Bananas are loaded with potassium. This super fruit also contains vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, and magnesium.
3. Blueberries are bursting with antioxidants. The deep, dark blue of these berries comes from flavonoids that help with your baby’s development with eyes, brain, and even urinary tract.
4. Prunes can help with constipation. “Prunes” or “dried plums,” these wonderful fruits are soft, sweet, and full of fiber. If your baby suffers from constipation, while switching to solid foods, add some pureed prunes to your baby’s diet to help with digestion.
5. Yogurt helps form strong healthy bones and teeth and is rich in calcium and vitamin D, necessary for healthy bones and teeth. Your baby can start to enjoy yogurt as early as 4 to 6 months, long before they’ll be ready for regular cow’s milk.
6. Sweet potatoes can be a great source of beta-carotene and vitamin C. Sweet potatoes are often considered as one of the most popular “first foods” for babies. Babies tend to enjoy their sweetness and texture. These colorful vegetables are packed with beta-carotene, vitamin C, and minerals like iron and copper.
7. Lentils, Beans or Legumes are a great source of fiber and provide lots of essential protein.
8. Carrots are a great source of fiber and vitamin C, they also contain lutein, which babies use for the development of healthy eyes.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it’s very important to offer your baby a variety of healthy foods. There are lots of healthy, baby-friendly foods and these 8 are recommended by doctors and dietitians stand out from the pack. From vitamin-rich fruits and veggies to meats and beans, these superfoods are full of essential vitamins and nutrients and can be found at any grocery store, or fruit and vegetable stand. All of these super foods can be found in any baby section, in infant forms. As your baby gets older and starts to eat solids, these super foods can continue to enrich your babies life and development.
Talk to the doctor first about your plans for the introduction of solid foods and ask which foods to introduce and when. Then slowly introduce foods one at a time, waiting a few days after each new food to watch for any allergic reactions your baby may have.
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