Top 30 Healthy Foods For Your Baby
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23. Coconut:
Coconuts comprise of medium chain fatty acids that are amazingly helpful for the body and have a composition similar to that of the breast milk. Consumption of coconut is thought to boost digestion, strengthen immunity and balance blood sugar levels. Try to add coconut milk or grated coconut in everyday food preparation for your baby.
24. Oats:
Don’t just reserve oats for your everyday breakfast. It turns out, oats could actually be a wonderful power packed food for your baby too. They are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber and are packed with phytochemicals, vitamins, selenium, magnesium, iron and zinc, which make them a perfect food for kids. Give your kid a small bowl of plain cooked oats along with some creative toppings of fresh fruits, dried nuts or a drizzle of agave nectar (sweetener).
25. Yogurt:
Yogurt isn’t just good for you (probiotics, anyone?), it’s also healthy for your baby at so many levels. Fresh, plain yogurt is a great source of protein, calcium and vitamin D, the nutrients essential for your baby’s development. Yogurt when mixed with sugar and fruit tastes very similar to an ice-cream, so your kid won’t have a tough time gobbling it down.
26. Cheese:
Surprised how this one made it to the list. Well, cheese is an excellent source of protein which is an important nutrient needed for the growth and development of your baby. Cheese also contains a healthy dose of vitamin B 12 which helps convert fat, protein and carbohydrates to energy.
[ Read: Cheese Recipes for Babies ]
27. Eggs:
Eggs are a power food with the best nutrients that your child could get. They contain choline, which is a B vitamin that plays an important role in the development and function of the brain of your baby. Eggs constitute of proteins, omega 3 fatty acids, folate, vitamin D, luetin and many other antioxidants. On top of that, they are also packed with minerals like zinc; iron and selenium which boost the immune system and help prevent your body against many infectious diseases. Sneak in ways to add more eggs to your baby’s food. Make sure that your baby is not allergic to eggs.
28. Meat:
Yes, you read that right. It is now time to start introducing small amounts of animal meat to your baby (you may need a doctor’s approval for this one first). Meat is a rich natural source of iron and zinc, both of which are of paramount importance for your baby’s health. Make sure you start with less quantities and cook the meat properly (uncooked animal proteins carry a risk of salmonella infection).
29. Chicken:
Chicken is one of the best animal proteins you could introduce your baby to – it contains vitamin B6, which helps your baby’s body to get energy on a daily basis. The regular consumption of protein rich foods like chicken is believed to be extremely helpful in supporting growth and development of your baby.
[ Read: Chicken Recipes for Babies ]
30. Sardines:
If you’re considering introducing your baby to seafood, there could be nothing better than getting started with sardines. They are loaded with essential fatty acids and are rich in protein, calcium and vitamin D. Just make sure you seek your doctor’s opinion before this one as few fish tend to have toxic chemicals that may harm your baby.
We hope you like the list of homemade baby foods discussed above for the healthy, growing years of your little one.
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