When preparing dishes that require stock cubes, make sure to opt for a low sodium version. Beware of pre-made herb or spice blends too as they are often high in salt and sugar. Your baby can enjoy a broad range of herbs and spices from cinnamon and nutmeg, right through to thyme, paprika and turmeric. Turmeric: aids digestion and has great anti-inflammatory properties. Add it to Curries and Omelettes for a quick and easy way to boost flavour and nutrients. Try our Coconut Chicken Curry for a tasty family meal your weaning baby will love.
Oregano : contains four times more antioxidants than blueberries and it is great for fighting off infections. But historically, parents in the United States feed babies bland foods such as infant grain cereals and plain vegetable purees. I know we can do much better than bland. And, if you prepare homemade baby food, you have even more variety: Not only can you pick from an assortment of fruits and vegetables in the produce section, but you can also use frozen veggies and fruits canned in their own juices.
Making your own food can help expose babies to more flavors, which may help them become more adventurous eaters. Furthermore, by managing added sugars and salt, you're in greater control of your baby's nutrition.
If you are interested in preparing your own baby food but find the idea daunting, start with just a few homemade items. Mashing a very ripe avocado or banana is a good place to begin.
After your baby responds well, you can try preparing nutrient-rich foods that might not be as common in the baby food aisle, such as beets, broccoli, turnips, asparagus, spinach, blueberries, kale, mango and papaya. The opposite is true in other countries, say in Japan, where a young child is often seen eating sushi alongside her parents.
Science has shown us that babies who are exposed to a variety of tastes from the start grow up to be more adventurous and less fussy eaters babies have anywhere between 2, to 10, taste buds that need to be nurtured. Even while in utero babies are able to taste what their mothers are eating via the amniotic fluid they are drinking. Breast milk also takes on flavors of the mother's daily diet, which in turn familiarizes baby with new tastes every day.
One simple way is to spice it up! Parents often hear the words "spice" and "baby food" and are sometimes a bit intimidated. We associate the word "spice" with something that makes food hot or spicy such as chili powder, but it is worth remembering that not all spices are spicy.
In fact, spices are defined as "any of various aromatic vegetable products as pepper or nutmeg used to season or flavor foods. You can add zest by using baby-friendly spices, herbs and diverse ingredients from around the world. Baby-friendly spices are those that are relatively mild, easy on new taste buds, and simple to digest.
They are not short on flavor, just the heat. Spices such as cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and clove, which are easy to add to fruit sauces and oatmeal. Savory spices, such as basil, coriander, cumin and turmeric pair well with vegetables and add depth and simple yumminess to your little one's first bites. Start with ground cinnamon one of the most baby-friendly spices, in my opinion or a few saffron threads.
Taste buds are like anything else in the body, growing and developing at their own pace. They simply need practice in recognizing and appreciating new flavors. Above all, have fun with food! The gift of appreciating flavor is a lasting and tasty present only you can give to your little one.
Yogurt is a traditional Afghani condiment and ingredient, often made fresh at home every few days. You can substitute any squash for the pumpkin, or use canned puree. Remove pumpkin stems. Cut pumpkins in half and use a spoon to scoop out seeds. Cut each pieces in half again and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until soft and fork-tender. Let cool and peel skin, which should come off easily.
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