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Pediatricians still do not recognize that children have always solid foods with bland and pasty infant cereals beginning. Many suggest the goodness of avocado as a first food for babies. It is said that an avocado is rich in nutrients so that only the foods that a single person to be lost if it could survive in the jungle that is!
Children need carbohydrates, fats and proteins, as well as for their growth in the first critical year and avocado provide these essential nutrients andmuch more! An avocado is smooth and creamy when mashed - a perfect meal that begins as a baby solids are more easily accepted. A wonderful "good fat" food for the baby's brain and physical development, try an avocado as the first baby food instead of refined cereals! Avocados are offered as after 4 to 6 months old! As you begin to introduce a variety of foods, you will find that crush an avocado and mixing do with apples, peaches and pears, bananas and yogurt, even a marvelous mealor a snack.
Do you have any doubts about the goodness of avocado? Look at the nutrients in one medium avocado:
VITAMINS: (one medium)
Vitamin A - 1230 IU
Vitamin C - 15.9 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - .2 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - .25 mg
Niacin - 3.9 mg
Folate - 124.6 mg
Pantothenic acid - 1.95 mg
Vitamin B6 - 56 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
MINERALS: (onemedium)
Potassium - 1204 mg
Phosphorus - 82.4 mg
Magnesium - 78.4 mg
Calcium - 22 mg
Sodium - 20 mg
Iron - 2 mg
It also contains small amounts of selenium, manganese, copper and zinc. Source USDA-NAL
"Sodium and cholesterol, avocados contain valuable nutrients including 8% of the recommended daily Value (DV) for folic acid, 4% DV for fiber and potassium, 4% DV for vitamin E and 2% DV iron. A portion of avocado also contains 81 microgramscarotenoids lutein and 19 micrograms of beta-carotene. Before serving, avocados have 3.5 grams of unsaturated fatty acids, known to be important for normal growth and development of the central nervous system and brain. "California Fresh Avocados
Avocados are high in fat and calories and we are often told to stay away from them through this. A medium avocado contains about 700 calories and up to 30 grams of fat - WOW! While avocados are full of fat, in fact, children shouldnot be a "low fat" diet ignored, so do not feed avocados because they have no advice to high in fat! If in doubt, as always, we recommend you consult your pediatrician. The benefits of avocado by far the risks. "Just avocado contains unsaturated fats, to reduce the supposed" bad "cholesterol and also helps maintain a healthy heart. Also rich in fiber, avocados are great aids in reducing the risk of cancer and infarction.
How do you choose the perfectAvocado for baby's first solid food? When selecting an Avocado, you want a dark green with an irregular texture. The fruit should be firm but yielding, if pushed. When an avocado is cut into two halves, the meat must be of a green color and has changed slowly in a buttery yellow around the pit. Avocados are served fresh from their shells! No need to cook avocados for baby or adult! Giving an avocado a gentle roll of the counter to separate the meat from the shell of help beforeslice!
If you want to freeze avocados, I suggest peeling and then freezing Pitinga avocado, cut into slices. You can then take a piece, mash it up and then serve at room temperature. You can also use a bath composed of:
1 / 2 cup water * 2 drops and squeezes of lemon juice bathing the slices in the mixture will help to retard browning. ** Do not feed citrus or acidic, a child 1 years ago esp. If the child receives rashy from other foods! With a swim or 2 drops of lemon juice in a puree orseveral slices of avocado is not the same as pureeing a couple of oranges and serve them! **
Enjoy a few simple baby food avocado recipes:
Mashed avocado
(4) 6-8 months of age
Peel and pit a ripe avocado
Cut "meat" out and mash with a fork
There should be no need to use a machine, such as bananas, avocados have a very soft consistency and texture. Avocados do not need to becooked.
Banana-Cado
(4) 6-8 months of age
Peel and pit a ripe avocado
Cut "meat" out and mash with a fork
Peel and mash 1 banana
Puree in a blender or food processor and, until the desired consistency is reached.
Avocados and bananas should not be cooked.
Guacamole for Baby
8 months (due to wheat and corn flakes)
1 ripe avocado
Cheerios wheat germ or crushed(optional)
Pinch of garlic powder, pepper and basil
Peel and pit a ripe avocado and cut pumpkin "meat" and with a fork. Mix avocado, wheat germ merge / Cheerios and spices then.
Sometimes in plain whole milk yogurt, until a good consistency is obtained for your child. Let child dip toast, soft cooked vegetables, or even their fingers in guaca. for a delicious meal accompaniment.
Avocado & Cream Cheese Delight
8 months
Prepare as avocadoabove, then mix in cream based cheese mixture until semi-smooth.
Cheerios Add wheat germ or crushed and shape into small balls or spread on bread or crackers or blend with cereals.
Avocado Fruit Salad
6-8 months
3 or 4 ripe avocados
3 or 4 ripe bananas
3 or 4 pears (steam)
A few tablespoons of yogurt (for 8 months +)
Peel, core and slice fruit, if necessary.
Put in a blender orFood processor and the past until desired consistency is achieved
Add a few spoonfuls of yogurt, if desired
* Diced fruit as a snack with a finger baby food for older infants and young children USA - the drizzle on fruit yogurt.
Here are some excellent dishes with avocado to the mix baby:
Bananas
Pears
Apples
Summer Squash - zucchini, yellow (crooked neck)
Chicken
Yogurt
Always consult your pediatrician before babiesThe introduction of solid foods. General can not be special circumstances of your child!
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