Good Food Baby Blog

Bananas

alichantel — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:19:17 +0000

Bananas are a great fruit to add to toddler’s snacks or breakfast. Not only does it digest well it is naturally sweet. Bananas are a good source of potassium. Try cutting them up and adding them to yogourt and sprinkle … Continue reading →

Carrots and Celery Sticks

alichantel — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:46:50 +0000

Every growing child needs Vitamin A for growth and development, B-vitamins for regulating metabolism and good blood circulation, Vitamin C for muscles and health, and iron for muscles and blood cells. Serve carrots and celery sticks which happen to contain … Continue reading →

Squash for babies and toddlers

alichantel — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:32:15 +0000

Butternut and acorn squash are great for babies starting on solid foods or serve for toddlers as a solid. Squash is full of great nutrients such as vitamin A and vitamin. Cut the squash in half, remove seeds and then bake at 350 degrees Celsius for around thirty minutes. Scoop out the flesh and mash for homemade baby food.

Tofu Pudding for Toddlers! (and of course adults can enjoy them too)

alichantel — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:47:26 +0000

Ingredients:

1. 1 package of flavored tofu such as banana
2. 1 banana
3. 1 to 2 teaspoons of water of almond milk
4. ½ teaspoons of almond extract (optional)

Directions:

1. Blend tofu in the food processor until smooth.
2. Add the banana and blends some more, add water as need until desired consistency and almond extract and blend as well.
3. Pour into dishes and chill in the fridge for minimum of two hours.
4. Serve as is or with fresh fruit toppings.
Makes four to five servings.

Mandarin Oranges – Fun Fruit!

alichantel — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:06:04 +0000

Mandarin oranges are fun finger foods that are high in vitamin C and a source of fibre. The best part, kids love them! For any easy healthy snack, keep it simple and peel and separate the sections for your toddler … Continue reading →

Tofu for Toddlers and great for babies too!

alichantel — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:19:17 +0000

A good example of a food that is both versatile and packed with nutrients is tofu. Tofu is an excellent meat and alternative because it is low fat, high in fibre and a source of protein. It is best to buy medium firm by Superior because otherwise there is not enough protein per serving such as the soft or silken tofu. An easy way to incorporate it into their diet is by making dessert out of it!
Stay tuned next week for a simple delicious recipe!

Blueberries!

alichantel — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:42:34 +0000

Blueberries are not only a good source of fibre but they contain Vitamin C which is antioxidant. If you are not purchasing from your local supermarket during the summer months, it is best to buy them frozen so they are still nutritionally sound. Add them to your toddler’s cereal or cook them in their oatmeal. Also frozen blueberries makes great whole wheat blueberry muffins.

Food of the Week: Eggs

alichantel — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:35:46 +0000

Eggs are a rich source of protein, folate, vitamin B12, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, eggs also provides a good source of lutein, a type of antioxidants that can be prepared in many ways: Scrambled, hard-boiled, or poached are just to name a few! Having an egg for breakfast is good ways to kick start their day. Serve it in a whole wheat wrap with a cup of vegetables.

Baked Zucchini Fries

alichantel — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 02:53:51 +0000

This healthy dish is not only for your children but you will enjoy it as well! For an extra kick trying dipping it salsa!

Ingredients:

1. 2 zucchinis
2. 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs or toast your own whole wheat bread to use as bread crumbs
3. black pepper to taste
4. 1 cup of nutri-blend flour
5. 2 eggs
6. ½ tsp. garlic powder

Directions:
1. Cut zucchini crosswise then lengthwise into thirds; slice into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick strips. Pat dry.
2. In bag, shake flour, half of the salt and the pepper.
3. In bowl, beat eggs, 1 tbsp. water and remaining salt.
4. In shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and garlic powder.
5. Place zucchini slices in flour mixture and shake to coat. .
6. Shake off excess flour and transfer to the egg mixture. Toss till coated.
7. Roll zucchini in breadcrumb mixture to coat.
8. Bake on a greased baking sheet in 450ºF oven for about 10 minutes.
9. Toss and return to over for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Enjoy!

Reading Food Labels!

alichantel — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:05:35 +0000

There is a lot of information on a food label, which can make it confusing to understand. When thinking about packaged snacks for your toddler, a good source of information can be found on packages themselves. These include the Nutrition Facts Table and the ingredient list. The ingredients are always listed in descending order by weight with the item in the greatest amount listed first. The portion size on a product is not always equivalent to Canada’s Food Guide recommendations. For example, 30 grams of cold cereal is one serving of grains; however, some cereal boxes list it as 90 grams in the nutrition panel.