Vegetables should be included in the baby's weaning diet

Vegetables are necessary foods because they contain enough nutrients for the comprehensive development of children, especially 6-month-old weaning babies. Therefore, vegetables should be included in the child's diet. So how to give children weaning fruits and vegetables like?

Vegetables are one of the best, freshest and healthiest foods. They contain a lot of fiber to help children's digestive system be healthier, prevent constipation, and help the cardiovascular system develop better. In addition, they also prevent the risk of obesity, provide water and essential minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron...
But when you give your child vegetables, in addition to concerns about the origin. Quality, freshness, how to choose vegetables for good weaning, many parents are still wondering about nitrates - compounds that some vegetables absorb from the soil. If too much is absorbed, it will lead to methemoglobinemia, which makes the baby's skin appear blue in the hands, feet and mouth, the child may be tired with difficulty breathing. If you notice that your child has the above symptoms, you need to take your child to a specialist medical center right away. Some vegetables with relatively high nitrate content are carrots, spinach, beets...
However, this does not mean that you have to avoid vegetables for babies during the weaning period. . Because a study published in 2005 found that high nitrate levels from vegetables are mainly harmful to the health of children 3 months of age and younger, the period when babies are exclusively breastfed. Therefore, mothers can rest assured to choose vegetables for their baby's weaning as long as they are fresh, clean and of clear origin and processing.

It cannot be denied that vegetables are very good for the development of children, but not all are suitable for children of weaning age. Here are the right vegetables for children, providing adequate nutrients and vitamins necessary for the child's body.
2.1. Potato is considered an easy-to-eat, easy-to-digest vegetable and is also a rich source of nutrients (vitamin C, Vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, calcium, copper, iron...) . Potatoes are easy to prepare and do not take too much time and effort of the mother, she can be steamed or boiled then mashed or chopped to cook porridge.
2.2. Carrots are an abundant source of vitamin A, vitamin C plus a large amount of essential minerals and nutrients such as calcium, iron, and potassium - essential nutrients for brain development, height and strength. children's resistance.
Mothers can change their child's taste with different recipes that include carrots such as tender ground beef carrot porridge or make pure carrot juice.

2.3. Cove beans or green beans provide vitamin A, vitamin K and quite a rich source of fiber to help strengthen the child's weak immune system, and at the same time improve the digestive system. This type of bean is also a green food that experts advise mothers to familiarize themselves with from the beginning to move on to other nutrient-rich leafy greens (such as spinach, parsley, .. .). Tofu can be pureed and processed into minced meat bean porridge.
2.4. Other types of beans Mother beans can be added to the baby's weaning diet: soybeans, red beans, black beans, white beans... They contain a large amount of abundant nutrients such as healthy fats, vitamins and essential minerals, protein... very good for the digestive system and strengthen the child's resistance. Mothers can cook bean porridge, grind to make cereal powder or make tea for children.
2.5. Broccoli is considered a super food for children because it contains a large amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and fiber that are both easily absorbed and good for children's bones, eyes and digestive system.
Broccoli is very easy to prepare, you can steam or boil it for your child to eat directly or cook broccoli beef porridge.
2.6. White Cauliflower Steamed or boiled cauliflower served on a plate or a mixed cauliflower - apple - zucchini soup will really make your baby very excited to eat the whole serving. This is also considered a source of vitamin K, vitamin C with a large amount of fiber, trace elements iron, magnesium, potassium necessary for both physical and mental development of your child.
2.7. Kale contains a large amount of vitamin B, vitamin C, protein and beta carotene. When these minerals are absorbed into the body, they will be converted into vitamin A to help children's eyes and improve their resistance to help them prevent diseases. Pureed spinach cooked with minced meat porridge is delicious for babies
2.8. Spinach (spinach, spinach) This is considered an ideal dish for mothers to prepare snacks for children that are extremely nutritious. The nutritional composition contains a lot of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, manganese and many other minerals, so many nutritionists recommend that mothers choose spinach to add to the baby's weaning diet.
2.9. Cabbage Abundant fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and essential minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus are essential nutrients found in cabbage. A bowl of pureed cabbage and vegetable porridge with some juicy minced meat is sure to be a perfect dish changer for kids.
2.10. Pumpkin and zucchini Mothers do not forget to add pumpkin and zucchini to the weaning menu for your child. The nutritional composition of squash not only contains starch, vitamin A, vitamin C but also carotene and B vitamins to help strengthen the immune system and treat helminth diseases. Tryptophan helps children relax and sleep easier.
There are also many other vegetables and fruits that are necessary for the baby's weaning diet such as: apples, pears, sweet potatoes, eggplant grapes, spinach... these are all foods containing high levels of nutrients. High nutrition, good for children's health.

3.1. Baked sweet potatoes Ingredients: 2 medium sized sweet potatoes
Implementation:
Wash sweet potatoes and poke them with a fork to create small holes to help them cook evenly and faster. Turn on the oven to preheat to about 200 degrees Celsius, put the sweet potatoes in and bake for 45 minutes. Take the sweet potatoes out of the oven, peel them, put the flesh in a blender until smooth, then add a little breast milk or formula and stir well to feed the baby. 3.2. Carrots, pumpkins, sweet corn Ingredients:
Carrots 1/2 sweet corn: 1/3 corn Pumpkin : small pieces Implementation
Pumpkin and carrots are peeled and chopped, then washed. Put the chopped pumpkin and carrots in the steamer until just cooked, then continue to add the washed and shredded corn to steam for a few more minutes. Put all the ingredients that have been steamed on the blender with a little water and blend until the mixture is smooth and then give it to your baby to eat. 3.3. Broccoli, potatoes Ingredients:
Broccoli: a few small sprigs Potatoes: 1 tuber Olive oil Preparation
Wash broccoli. Peel potatoes, wash. Steam the broccoli and potatoes until tender, then let cool. Finally, put all the above ingredients with a little olive oil in the blender until the mixture is smooth and just to taste. 3.4. Oatmeal Vegetable Porridge Ingredients:
Oats Potatoes Peas Carrots Make
Wash potatoes, peas and carrots, then peel and chop. Put the oats in the pot and roast until fragrant, then add all the prepared vegetables with the right amount of water. Stew all the ingredients until soft and then add the mixture to the blender until smooth.

It can be seen that these are all very rustic ingredients and are easily found at markets, supermarkets or convenience stores. The recipes are not too complicated, moms just need to spend a little time to have some delicious dishes for children to eat.
Besides, parents should note, for children to develop comprehensively, in addition to a nutritious diet, children also need to be supplemented with Zinc, selenium, Chromium, Vitamins B1 and B6, ... to improve taste, eat well, reach the right height and weight, and exceed the standard, have a good immune system, strengthen the resistance to get sick less often and have less digestive problems.
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