First of all, YES, Zucchini is safe for your baby. Second, Zucchini is not the same as Japanese Cucumber or ‘timun Jepun’. It is totally different! It may look the same from the outside, but Zucchini cannot be eaten raw like the normal cucumber or Japanese Cucumber.
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Moreover, Zucchini provides many health benefits for you and your baby. Here is a list of reasons why you should consider this nutrient-dense vegetable in (you and) your little one’s diet:
Health Benefits of Zucchini
- Improves digestion – Zucchini is high in water, and contains a significant amount of fiber and electrolytes. Thus, it helps to improve digestion, reduce constipation, and other digestive issues.
- Immunity-boosting properties – Zucchini contains vitamins A and C, which help to boost your little one’s immunity, repair cells, and maintain healthy bones and teeth.
For this entry, Motherhood Recipes shares a special Zucchini meal for your baby. One thing to keep in mind about Zucchini is, do not peel the skin. Yes, leave the skin on.
All the wonderful vitamins and minerals come from its skin. You just have to make sure you clean it properly with water. When the Zucchini is cooked, the skin softens—making it easy for your baby to digest it.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 grated zucchini (just leave the skin on)
- 1/4 peeled and grated carrot
- 4tbsp of Gerber® Organic Rice Cereal
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix Gerber® Organic Rice Cereal with warm water and stir until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Add in the veggies and mix everything together.
- And it is done!
And it is ready to be served! Isn’t it so easy? Thanks to Puan Arni from @sfs_kitchen for sharing this recipe with us! This nutrient-dense cereal is perfect for babies aged 6 months and above.
Stay tuned with us on Motherhood for more recipes for your little sunshine! Meanwhile, let us do our part by just staying at home, staying safe, and getting all the necessities online.
