With the return of spring, asparagus has reappeared on supermarket shelves. Its unique flavor and fibrous texture will surprise your little one's taste buds during mealtimes. Moreover, its beautiful green or purple color will surely attract your baby's attention and curiosity; they'll gobble it up in one bite!
How to choose asparagus when shopping? Opt for very fresh vegetables with straight stalks and closed scales. For more fun on your baby's plate, feel free to use green, white, or even purple asparagus when preparing meals.
The benefits of asparagus for babies:
Thanks to its nutritional composition, asparagus is an excellent ally for the health of baby and the whole family.
The numerous vitamins (A, C, E, and K) present in asparagus play a crucial role in strengthening a baby's immune system and eye health. But that's not all; the many minerals (iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc.) found in asparagus contribute to the proper functioning of the entire family's body.
Asparagus is also known for being rich in dietary fiber, which helps maintain a healthy digestive system and promotes digestion.
This vegetable is good for your health.
Rich in fiber
Rich in vitamins A, E, C and K
Rich in minerals
Asparagus in a baby's diet:
From the start of BLW , you can introduce asparagus into your baby's diet.
To introduce your little one to the true flavor of this green vegetable, you can offer it to them fromApril to July.
pureed to be offered on a carrier or using the pre-filled spoon;
From 10 months: in the form of steamed pieces
Points to consider when giving asparagus to babies:
Asparagus is a vegetable very rich in fiber and carbohydrates, two components that can cause intestinal gas and upset your little one after a meal. Initially, we advise you to offer your baby small amounts of asparagus to see if everything goes well.
Furthermore, asparagus is a slow-release food and is considered ahigh-risk food. However, if you cut the vegetable properly, you can safely offer it to your baby.
How to cook asparagus for a baby?
Once your baby has discovered asparagus in its raw form, you can offer it in different ways using delicious recipes you can prepare at home. Discover the different textures you can give asparagus on your baby's plate:
Smooth texture: the spread
Crispy-on-the-outside, melt-in-the-mouth texture: the crispy bits
How to get a baby to eat asparagus?
With the return of spring, asparagus has reappeared on supermarket shelves. Its unique flavor and fibrous texture will surprise your little one's taste buds during mealtimes. Moreover, its beautiful green or purple color will surely attract your baby's attention and curiosity; they'll gobble it up in one bite!
How to choose asparagus when shopping? Opt for very fresh vegetables with straight stalks and closed scales. For more fun on your baby's plate, feel free to use green, white, or even purple asparagus when preparing meals.
The benefits of asparagus for babies:
Thanks to its nutritional composition, asparagus is an excellent ally for the health of baby and the whole family.
The numerous vitamins (A, C, E, and K) present in asparagus play a crucial role in strengthening a baby's immune system and eye health. But that's not all; the many minerals (iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc.) found in asparagus contribute to the proper functioning of the entire family's body.
Asparagus is also known for being rich in dietary fiber, which helps maintain a healthy digestive system and promotes digestion.
This vegetable is good for your health.
Asparagus in a baby's diet:
From the start of BLW , you can introduce asparagus into your baby's diet.
To introduce your little one to the true flavor of this green vegetable, you can offer it to them from April to July .
Asparagus will be offered:
From 6 months :
From 10 months : in the form of steamed pieces
Points to consider when giving asparagus to babies:
Asparagus is a vegetable very rich in fiber and carbohydrates, two components that can cause intestinal gas and upset your little one after a meal. Initially, we advise you to offer your baby small amounts of asparagus to see if everything goes well.
Furthermore, asparagus is a slow-release food and is considered a high-risk food . However, if you cut the vegetable properly, you can safely offer it to your baby.
How to cook asparagus for a baby?
Once your baby has discovered asparagus in its raw form, you can offer it in different ways using delicious recipes you can prepare at home. Discover the different textures you can give asparagus on your baby's plate:
Smooth texture : the spread
Crispy-on-the-outside, melt-in-the-mouth texture : the crispy bits
Soft texture : muffins
Some recipes with asparagus for babies:
Crispy asparagus and feta
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See the recipeGreen asparagus spread
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