When can my baby start eating beets?
Beet is an excellent choice when the baby starts to eat food with his fingers, because it provides an additional color palette and choice for the baby. Pediatricians recommend that beets be introduced in between 8. and 10. months of life.
What does beet contain?
Beetroot is rich in calcium, potassium and vitamins. And vitamin and calcium are essential for your baby. Beetroot has a high nutritional value, with very little fiber. Consider that 2 medium-sized beets contain only 2 grams of fiber.
Beetroot contains vitamins A and C, niacin, folic acid and vitamin B6. From minerals, it contains potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron.
Buying beets?
Beetroot is not a food that is heavily sprayed and contaminated with pesticides, so buying organic is only your choice, but not necessary. When buying beets for your baby, whenever possible, buy them fresh. Choose smaller heads, because according to experts, too big heads are less tasty. Choose those pieces that are not bumped, bruised or cut and preferably still have green leaves on them, as this is one indication that they are fresh. If you want to store them in the refrigerator, beets can be stored in the cold for up to a week.
What is the best way to prepare the baby?
When preparing beets for your baby, the best way is to steam them. When the beetroot is steamed, it will be more gooey, and therefore easier to make puree for the baby, and the advantage is that vitamin A (beta carotene) will be more available to the baby's body. You have to peel the beets and discard the leaves.
Foods you can combine with beets?
- White potatoes
- Apple
- Peas
- Zucchini and yellow squash
- Brown rice
- Lens
- Chicken
- Pork
- Tofu
Read more about beets in the texts: Beetroot - Healthy life, Beetroot strengthens immunity.
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