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INFANT NUTRITION
Six (to Eight) Month Foods: Wait until infant is very interested in food or when first teeth are coming in. Hypoallergenic foods, moderately rich in iron (but not high iron which can be constipating), with adequate fibre and fluid for colon health. Introduce foods one at a time, watching for reactions such as diaper rash, rash around mouth (or anywhere else on body), runny nose, watery eyes, irritability, lethargy, or "hyperactive" behaviour.
Avocado: essential fatty acids, calories
Prunes (cooked): fibre, iron, calcium, vit. C
Cherries (cooked): fibre, iron, vit. C
Banana: potassium, iron
Applesauce: pectin (good for colon), vit. C
Pearsauce: fibre, vit. C
Carrot (well-cooked): fibre, carotenes (vit. A precursors), calcium
Yam: carotenes, potassium
Green peas (well-cooked): iron, fibre, calcium, chlorophyll (biochemical energy)
Oatmeal (using ground oats): calming, healing to gut lining, fibre, zinc
Brown Rice cereal (using ground rice): fibre, protein
Almond milk (unflavored): protein, EFAs, iron
Flax seed oil: 1/2tsp. per day mixed into food
Nine Month Foods: Hypoallergenic foods, rich in iron, zinc (for the immune system) and fibre. As more types of food are eaten, the intestinal bacteria change from infant specific bacteria (Bifidobacterium infantis) to adult bacterias (lactobaccilli, acidophilus, etc.). High fibre foods encourage a smooth transition to the new bacteria types. Continue to introduce foods one at a time, watching for reactions. Well tolerated foods can be served mixed together.
Papaya (very ripe): vit. C, digestive enzymes
Blueberries (cut in halves): vit. C, fibre
Nectarines (very ripe): vit. A, potassium, fibre
Apricots: vit.s A & C, iron, fibre
Fresh figs: iron, fibre
Soft melons: vit.s A & C, fibre, fluids
Mashed potatoes: vit. C, iron, zinc, complex carbohydrates
Sweet potatoes: carotenes, potassium, fibre, complex carbohydrates
Amaranth (well-cooked or as flour): complex carbohydrates, fibre, protein, very high in iron
Basmati Rice (well-cooked): complex carbohydrates, absorbs gut toxins
Millet (well-cooked or as flour): complex carbohydrates, fibre, protein
Kamut (well-cooked or as flour): complex carbohydrates, fibre, protein
Lima beans: protein, iron, zinc
Lentils: protein, iron, zinc
Split pea soup: protein, zinc
Chickpeas (well-cooked): complex carbohydrates, fibre, protein, high in iron
String beans (very soft): fibre, magnesium
Pumpkin and squash: vit.s A &C, iron, fibre, complex carbohydrates
Asparagus: fibre, vit.s A, niacin, potassium, manganese
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