Top 10 Best food for Babies

10 Best food for babies

The world of babies is full of choices when it comes to food for a newborn baby, with all kinds of new foods and recipes that can be put to use with the child’s appetite, but which one should you choose?

The answer, of course, is very personal and depends on the circumstances, the age of both parents, what kind of meals they can offer, what their nutritional needs are and how much time they have to spend together in hospital. 

Once you know you should get certain products, what you should never eat as a newborn baby or even after birth, here’s our list of ten best foods for babies and children, divided by their benefits:

1. Milk and other dairy products

such as yogurt and milk powder – are high in calcium and vitamin B12, which helps build strong bones and teeth, and also contain natural antibodies that can fight infections.

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2. Fish in particular

 Salmon, mackerel and sardines – provide all sorts of omega-3 fatty acids essential for cell growth and development, and help to prevent heart disease and improve brain function. 

They are rich in protein which has been shown to support healthy weight gain. 

Try them for yourself in a simple dish of roasted salmon with boiled broccoli and carrot and serve it with mashed avocado, sliced onion and freshly chopped coriander!

3. Eggs

These are an important part of any family diet, especially if there is another member of the family taking chemotherapy or undergoing radiotherapy. 

Studies show that babies are very good at absorbing nutrients in the form of eggs that are already well developed. 

In addition, studies have shown some beneficial effects on blood cholesterol levels, which can lead to early puberty or other problems. 

4. Vegetables 

 Including carrots and sweet potatoes – are high in vitamins A, B6, C, folate and carotenoids, essential substances that are needed by the body for normal growth. 

This leads to many health benefits such as better vision, reduced inflammatory diseases and a higher resistance to conditions such as cancer, diabetes and obesity. 

Onion, spinach and cabbage are perfect vegetables for this purpose, and they will only require minimal preparation.

5. Beans and lentils

 such as kidney beans and chickpeas, these are sources of plant proteins, fiber and iron, which we need more than ever. When cooked, they become a nutritious side dish to savor for breakfast and lunch, and a filling snack during dinner and bedtime. 

Beans can be eaten raw, dried or canned and are particularly great for people who take dietary supplements such as biotin. See the recipe to try them yourself.

6. Quinoa flour 

known from its grain content, quinoa flour is used worldwide as a base ingredient in many dishes. It contains both soluble and insoluble fibers, which work together to keep us fit and healthy, for example improving bowel movement. 

We often add it with cornmeal to make a complete meal. Try making your own dough and frying it with salt and oil – it looks like a ball of green bread with a crispy texture. 

To make it easier to incorporate into your diet, see the recipe for a low fat quinoa flake.

7. Berries 

Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries – these fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties which protect against damage and inflammation from chronic diseases such as cancers, arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. 

The same plants that produce so many berries also give rise to a whole range of medicinal herbs used for their healing properties. 

For instance blackberry extract and ginseng root are effective at reducing symptoms associated with mental illness, while red clover (which is a powerful antioxidant) can ward off lung cancer. 

Many of these herb stores can be found at organic supermarkets.

8. Nuts

almonds, cashews, walnuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts, pistachios, pecans and pine nuts are excellent sources of plant protein which benefits the overall health of the body thanks to being rich in unsaturated fats and essential minerals like magnesium, zinc, selenium and phosphorus. 

You can have small amounts of hazelnut, almond and peanut butter – each one serving offers almost 20% more calories than regular spread and may even help reduce bad cholesterol. 

Both peanut butter and most nut spreads are easy to find in the supermarket section.

9. Sweet snacks

 Chocolate bars, cakes and cookies, which are full of sugar, sugar alcohols and trans fats – are not good for our health. 

Therefore, we recommend choosing low- or no-calorie versions, for example adding honey, oat bran flakes, coconut flakes or coconut water instead of sugar. 

However, if you must, opt for dark chocolate, which provides the highest amount of healthy fat in the calorie count, and is also packed with potassium and dietary fiber. Make a homemade smoothie to try it out.

10. Fruit juices and juicers.

 Most fruits have skin, which means they won’t go bad and will remain fresh for up to two weeks, so fruit juice and juicers can play a vital role in keeping your fruit fresh and tasty. 

We have listed four of the most common ones, along with a few tips on using them: lemonade, elderflower and kiwi: –

 We firstly recommend making plain, unsweetened herbal teas from the dried leaves of lemongrass and Echinacea, which are available in tea bags or liquid packets. 

These tea bags can be stored in the freezer for several days and we recommend replacing them every four weeks to maintain their freshness, the longer they stay on your counter. 

Elderflower and kiwi can be bought pre-packaged and can be added into your daily cup of hot or cold tea. Or just add half a teaspoon in ice-cold water. 

If you want to make it a little richer, mix equal parts water and elderflower syrup. 

Kiwi is widely available; just slice the peeled fruit in halves then place it in a large bowl of boiling water. 

• Boil on an open fire until the flesh is tender, and remove and discard the skins. Place the remaining skin in a clean bowl and strain the liquid and let cool. Add 4 tablespoons of elderflower 
•  5 drops tea tree oil to the cooled mixture mixed in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Chill in refrigerator for around 48 hours. Enjoy in a mug with a straw and squeeze over ice cubes. 
• For younger kids, the juice is delicious as a dip. Older kids love the taste of ice water. Lemon juice is also useful to wash down food and to clear the throat. 
• All these can be made in a wide variety of ways: juice, iced coffee, tea bags (or plastic cups), apple cider vinegar (ACV). Juicing fruits and vegetables is the easiest way; you can buy commercial or natural juices and you can freeze juice for later use. 
• If you don’t have enough time to process all those juices or want some extra juice, buy a bottle of unflavored, unsweetened juice concentrate, which you can store in the fridge. And if you prefer the taste of fresh, unrefined fruit juice, pour it through a fine mesh strainer. 
• The same goes for juice concentrates, freeze dried fruit bags and puree fruits. Of course, you can always make juice at home by simply pressing fruit or juice with a spoon. 
• We suggest trying it out with a glass of milk. Use any of the above options and enjoy these yummy treats when your little one picks them up.