Benefits of Apples For Baby

Nutrient content in apples was not only good for adults. For infants, the apple became the fruit suitable for consumption. Especially considering the presentation is not so busy. Simply peeled then cut and immediately devoured. 

The fiber content in apples have a function that helps maintain bowel regularity prevent diverticulosis and colon cancer. So no wonder if the apples become one of the most perfect pieces for use in baby food recipes Parent magazine. 

Blistered fiber contained in apples serve a useful function in the future because it can prevent the cholesterol in the lining of blood vessel walls. This means that soluble fiber provides a very useful function in the future. While insoluble fiber in apples regulate bowel function by providing bulk in the intestine asluran. This mass of water binding, which both cleanse the digestive system and move quickly with food. 

In addition to fiber, too many nutrients in apples. And without realizing it, vitamins and minerals are able to meet the needs of the baby. Giving apples in infants can be done when the baby is 4 months old. Nutrients contained in a medium-size apple contains only, as follows: 

VITAMINS: 

Vitamin A - 73 IU 

Vitamin C - 9 mg 

Folate (important during pregnancy) - 4 mcg 

Vitamin E - .66 IU 

minerals: 

Potassium - 158 mg 

Calcium - 9.5 mg 

Phosphorus - 9.5 mg 

Magnesium - 7 mg 

Selenium - .4 mg 

Also contains small amounts of iron, copper manganese, and zinc.

Research studies show that the current health and nutrition apple apple has a role in improving human health in several ways. Apples also can maintain good health by improving cardiovascular health by lowering LDL cholesterol and inhibiting LDL oxidation, and reduces the risk of some types of stroke, maintain a healthy weight, as part of a diet low in fat, rich in fiber, improve lung health.

Benefits of Apples For Baby

Besides apples also helps protect the body against cancer, reduce symptoms of asthma and diabetes risk menurangi. In infants, a special apple can prevent constipation and keep CHAPTER baby. Another benefit to the health of infants, among others; 

1. Apples are considered one of the most low-risk food allergies 
2. Apples are easy to digest 
3. Versatile apple and a touch that works well in sweet recipes 
4. This fruit can be prepared very quickly and easily 
5. Available throughout the year in most of the world 
6. Babies love the taste. 

Whole apples or apple juice 

Apple juice contains antioxidants cancer are less protective than whole apples and it is also low-fiber foods. To get the maximum nutritional benefits of whole apples, it is better to prepare the apples without peeling them, because about two thirds of fiber and antioxidants found in the skin it is wasted. 

How to pick apples for the baby was not difficult. Look for bright colors and avoid apples apple with wrinkled skin. Also a soft surface characteristics of apple never collide thus making red flesh. Make sure the surface without nicks or bruises.

To keep it, keep it in the fridge and not in pieces. How to cook very varied. There are some delicious baked goods because of its aroma, but if you want to get a great nutritional try steamed or boiled with a little water. With this method of cooking steamed or boiled, may facilitate mother make apple sauce or applesauce for babies.

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