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Organic Baby Food:
Parents want the best of everything for their babies. Choosing the right baby food is sometimes difficult. A wide variety of baby food formulae are commercially available in the stores. But delicious, home-cooked organic baby food would be best. It is also a cheaper alternative. Organic baby food is prepared at home using organic produce. Some organic baby food is available commercially too. Preparing baby food at home is simple and does not require much time. You can save a substantial amount on your baby food bills by preparing them at home. Choosing absolutely fresh ingredients is important when preparing baby food. Organic baby food is nutritious and has an appetizing taste, smell, appearance and texture. Also, fresh food has the maximum nutrients.
Whole foods are a healthy alternative to commercial products. Some commercially available baby food may contain ingredients that must not be a part of your baby's diet. They also lacks taste and smell. It also contains additives and the nutrients may be diluted. This does not contribute to your baby's health and nutrition. When you prepare baby food at home, you can be sure that your baby gets the right nutrition. And of course, homemade baby food is more delicious than a store-bought one. Ensure a lifetime of healthy eating habits by beginning now.
Introduce new foods step-by-step, some recommend at least five days between each new food. Avoid adding salt, sugar or fats to baby food. However, very little amounts of sugar or fat could be given. Always follow good hygiene practices when preparing baby food. Never force your baby to eat and always test the temperature of the food before you feed your baby.
Baby Food Recipe:
General tips on how to prepare baby food recipe from first foods to full meals
Breast milk (or formula) is the ideal food for newborns. Solid foods can be started between four to six months of age, according to most health professionals. The first solid food should be a single-grain cereal like rice, fortified with iron. One or two spoons of cereal with enough breast milk (or formula) should be sufficient. Babies may not like the taste of solid food at first. Babies need time to get used to this new way of eating. Initially, the consistency of the cereal must be like thin gravy. With time, you can increase the quantity of cereal and its thickness. Pure fruit juices (100% fruit juices) can be given at this stage, either mixed with the cereal or in place of other liquids. At about seven to nine months, you can increase the variety of fruits and vegetables and the textures. Baby food prepared at home must be steamed and mashed well with a fork. Do not add any sweeteners, even honey or corn syrup. Chopped pieces of ripe bananas or dry unsweetened cereal are a good start on finger foods. At about ten to twelve months, soft or lumpy foods like well-cooked vegetables, cottage cheese or finely chopped meat can be introduced. Wash, peel, and dice fruits and vegetables before cooking them. Remove seeds and stones, if any. Cut off all the fat from meat before cooking it. Fruits and vegetables can be steam-cooked, boiled or microwaved. Do not overcook, as this results in loss of nutrients. A food blender or a mashing fork is a handy tool to mash food to the right texture for your baby.
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