Cucumbers are rich in vitamins, although many people probably don't know that. Regardless of this fact, they are not exactly ideal food for babies. They mostly consist of water, so they don't give babies enough nutritional value and energy, which they need. Also, they are a bit more difficult to serve to babies because, if you think about it, there aren't that many recipes for adults that include cucumber. Although cucumber skin is also rich in fiber, avoid giving it to babies and small children.
When can a baby be introduced to cucumber?
You can introduce cucumbers to the baby in between 8-10 months of life. However, cucumber can cause bloating and gas in babies, so you should see if your baby reacts in the same way and then postpone or reduce the amount that the baby consumes. As with everything, it's best to always consult your pediatrician about introducing any food.
Benefits of Cucumber for Baby?
Cucumbers are rich in vitamin C and vitamin A. They also contain calcium and potassium. In addition, they contain phosphorus, magnesium, iron, Vitamin B6, folic acid, thiamin, niacin.
Choosing a cucumber and storing it?
Buying organic is entirely up to you, as cucumber is not one of the vegetables on the list that is highly contaminated with pesticides.
Their season is mostly between May and July, but you can find them all year round. When buying a cucumber for a baby, make sure that it is not bumped, bruised or cut. Buy one that is firm and has not shriveled skin. You can keep cucumber in the refrigerator in vegetable containers, and if you have started it, don't keep it for more than a couple of days.
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How to prepare cucumbers for a baby?
Cucumbers are not overly tasty when cooked. So serving boiled cucumber porridge doesn't sound appealing at all. It is best to give the baby crushed or blended cucumber mixed with other vegetables.
Basic recipes for preparing cucumber?
Cucumber puree
- Wash and peel the cucumber.
- Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Chop into small pieces and mash with a fork or grind in a blender.
Cucumber with mint, pear and yogurt
ingredients:
- one small cucumber
- 2 pears
- ½ cup yogurt
- 3 leaves of finely chopped mint leaves
<strong>Preparation: </strong>
- Wash and peel the cucumber.
- Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Cut the cucumber into pieces and mash with a fork.
- Peel, cut the pears. Crush them or grate them to the smallest size.
- Add the pears to the cucumber.
- Then pour over half a cup of yogurt and add mint.
- Stir and if it is not thin enough, you can put it in a blender for a more compact slurry.
Food that goes well with cucumber?
- Apples
- Pears
- Peas
- Pumpkin
- Zucchini
- Yogurt
Ana Vuletic
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