I love to make food from scratch and baby food is no exception. Not only is it incredibly easy to make but, there is something very satisfying knowing that you have created something nutritious for your munchkin. Mush of the month features baby food recipes that are not just your average mushy peas. Feeding baby an assortment of different foods ensures that your little one is getting an array of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Variety is the spice of life.
(photo: Alexandra Grablewski)
Red Cabbage and Apple Delight
feeding babies 8-10 months
Ingredients:
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled and grated
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons golden raisins
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Puree in food processor or blender until smooth. (source parents.com)
Don't let cabbage scare you, sweetened with apple it can even make a delicious side dish for mom and dad. It can be enjoyed both cooked and raw (cooked is better for baby's developing tummy) and has numerous anti-carcinogenic benefits.
Cabbage, a member of the Cruciferae family, is related to kale, broccoli, collards and Brussels sprouts. Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps form collagen, which forms connective tissue that binds tissue cells together. Collagen is found in bones, teeth, tendons, skin, eyes, and blood vessels.
Cabbage is also an excellent source of vitamin K and a very good source of fiber, folate, and vitamin B6.
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