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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BABY IS EATING ENOUGH?
One of the most common questions I hear from parents is, how do I know if my baby is eating enough? It’s perfectly natural to worry. But when you first wean and start the journey onto solids, those initial weeks and months are all about getting your baby used to solid foods.
CARROT CAKE QUINOA PORRIDGE
Did you know: Orange vegetables and fruits are packed with beta carotene, the plant form of Vitamin A. Orange coloured plants help to support a healthy immune system, due to the beta carotene, and because they provide food for your baby’s developing gut microbiome.
CACOA AVO MOUSSE RECIPE!
Cacoa Avo Mousse:
This is a nutrient dense puree, packed with goodness and strong flavours to get your baby’s taste buds used to something a bit different. Suitable for the whole family as a delicious dessert!
WHAT MAKES NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD?
What makes nutrient dense food?
How do you know if a food is good for your child or not? Does it tell you on the label? The ingredients list? The number of calories? Or do you look for the nutrient tables or traffic lights system? As parents and guardians, it can be so confusing to know if you’re making the right choices or not.
NUTRIENT DENSE FOODS FOR LITTLE ONES
There are certain types of foods that are nutrient dense, because they provide a significant proportion of the key nutrients that are required for healthy development. A rainbow of vegetables, fruits, grains, and oils provides important nutrients and phytochemicals, essential fatty acids are critical for a baby’s brain growth and development
KNOWING MORE ABOUT HOW MANY CALORIES YOUR BABY NEEDS IN A DAY
Children up to the age of 5 years are undergoing a period of rapid growth in their muscles, body tissues, and brain development. Their nutritional needs vary every month, and they need specific nutrients to support their growth.