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INFANT NUTRITION
Twelve Month Foods: Continue to check for allergic-type reactions. Emphasize protein, calcium and foods that are easy for baby to self-feed. Encourage fun with mealtimes. Allow baby to walk around with snacks if possible (e.g. cereal puffs, toast, melon chunks) as baby’s short attention span and active curiosity may not allow for sitting in one place a long time.
Tofu and other soy products (if no food allergies thus far): protein, very high in iron
Goat’s milk products (if no allergies thus far): protein, vit. A, B complex, calcium, potassium, zinc
Fresh corn (if no allergies thus far): fibre, complex carbohydrates
Swiss chard (very well-cooked): magnesium, calcium, B-complex, iron
Spirulina: protein, chlorophyll, B complex, including B12.
Barley: complex carbohydrate, phosphorus, magnesium, protein
Rye: complex carbohydrates, protein, fibre
Rice noodles: complex carbohydrates
Blackstrap Molasses (in very small quantities): very high in iron
Maple syrup (in very small quantities)
Almond butter: protein, EFAs, iron
Blackberries: fibre, iron, vit. C
Kiwi: vit. C, fluids, enzymes
Juices: serve ˝ juice, ˝ water to reduce sugars
Broccoli and cauliflower: iron, fibre, potassium, calcium
Artichoke: complex carbohydrate, protein, vit. A, phosphorus, potassium, fibre
Tahini: EFAs, protein, iron, very high in calcium
Garlic, sea salt, herbs: may be added in very small amounts
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Eighteen Month Foods: Foods of more complex molecular structure emphasizing protein, B complex and calcium.
Eggs (if no allergies thus far): protein, B12, cholesterol
Beets and beet greens: chlorophyll, fibre, iron, carotenes
All types of legumes: complex carbohydrates, protein
Wheat and buckwheat: complex carbohydrates, fibre, B complex
All types of greens: magnesium, calcium, fibre
Fish (introduce one kind at a time): protein, iron, EFAs
Chicken and turkey (hormone –free): protein, B complex
Crushed nuts and nut butters: oils, protein
Honey (NOTE: honey can cause serious reactions in ANY child less than 1 year old.)
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Twenty Four Month Foods: If soy, corn and other allergenic foods have not been introduced yet, they can be tried at 24 months. Watch carefully for reactions. Any fruit, vegetable, or grain that has not appeared on previous lists may be added.
Peanut butter (no additives, organic)
Seafood
Cow’s milk and other dairy products (introduce one at a time)
Soy products
Corn
Citrus fruits
Sugars and salt: to avoid behavioral problems minimize all white sugar, salt and processed foods
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