At the start of this new year, many people set up resolutions to set up and keep for a year. For baby too, it is possible to change a few things during this new year in order to provide him with a diet adapted to his needs!
Concoct good homemade meals
Everyone finds that meals prepared for baby in stores are very practical when time is lacking in the kitchen . However, these well-known little pots are not as good as that, have you ever tasted them yourself? To introduce your little to all the delicious kitchen flavors , nothing better than concocting good homemade meals ! You can adapt the recipe according to the evolution of your little one and make it discover different textures with a single food! There are many perfect recipes for a gourmet meal every day ! In addition, by offering him rich and varied meals, your little one can develop good eating habits that he will keep for a very long time!
Concocting homemade meals is much better than prepared meals found in store!
Put aside the salt and the sugar added
Hearing about the food diversification led by the child, some parents might believe that baby eats exactly the same meals/snacks as adults. But this is not quite the case! For the good development of baby, it is strongly advised not to salt meals and to offer him recipes rich in added sugars . Indeed, baby's kidneys are still too immature as to know how to properly digest salt. Added sugars increase the risks of hypertension, liver disease as well as type 2. diabetes. Preserve baby's health by removing salt and added sugars of its diet until its three years!
To add a little taste to baby meals, nothing better than aromatic herbs and spices ! While for snacks, the fruits will bring this little touch of natural sugar !
Show seasonal fruits and vegetables
For all fruits and vegetables, there is a seasonality during which it is best to eat them. Indeed, seasonal fruits and vegetables bring a lot of nutrients to the body when it needs it most . In winter, fruits and vegetables are full of C vitamins and perfect for strengthening the immunity from the whole family. While in summer, the fruits and vegetables are full of water to hydrate the body while eating!
The flavor of seasonal fruits and vegetables is much more pronounced when the seasonality is respected. A strawberry will be much better in summer than in the fall. Foods will be picked up at maturity, which gives them a well pronounced taste! It will be a shame to make baby discover fruits and vegetables with their slightly bland flavor.
Vary the baby's diet as much as possible
With the discovery of solid foods, the taste buds of your little one will be able to marvel at each meal. However, to provide baby with a rich diet, the secret is to vary it as much as possible. Whether in terms of food , textures , types of recipes , shapes or colors , variation in recipes is the key ! The same food can be offered in different forms to baby so take advantage of it! For example, the carrot is available in steamed sticks, pancakes, cake, puree, soup, dumplings, etc.
The realization of a menu for baby week can help you organize your meals and vary the different foods as much as possible on your plate !
These four good resolutions are already a big step to offer your little one a healthy and varied diet , but above all adapted to its needs ! With a little organization, you will be able to set up these small resolutions during the year!
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