baby food whole grains

In fact, whole grains contain very high nutrients, and eating whole grains regularly will not cause obesity. Whole grains contain a lot of crude fiber, which can help consume fat in our body and improve our immunity. When adding complementary foods to babies, if you choose whole grains, you must make the porridge very mushy. So how to make whole grains for baby complementary foods?

Whole grains contain many vitamins and trace elements that are not found in rice, and are suitable for growing babies. Many parents often bring their babies to the pediatric clinic, saying that their babies often cry and make noise at night and have poor appetite, and they wonder if they are suffering from calcium deficiency. The doctor gave the baby cod liver oil, calcium supplements, etc., but after more than a month, the baby was still noisy. In fact, the baby is not lacking in calcium, but may be lacking in vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 is called a spiritual vitamin. This is because vitamin B1 has a good effect on nervous tissue and mental state, and is especially important for growing babies. Vitamin B1 is most abundant in whole grains.

In addition, grains also contain vitamin E, fatty acids, and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and iron. It is very beneficial for the baby's balanced diet.

The five most suitable whole grains for babies

Corn: It is recognized as the world's "golden crop" and its cellulose content is 10 times higher than refined rice and refined flour. Cellulose can accelerate intestinal peristalsis, eliminate factors of colorectal cancer, and reduce cholesterol absorption. Corn also contains a large amount of magnesium, which can promote the excretion of waste from the body.

Buckwheat: Buckwheat contains twice as much vitamin B and B as wheat, and 3-4 times as much niacin. It contains "chlorophyll" and "rutin" which are not found in other grains, and can effectively lower high blood pressure.

Oats: The content of protein and unsaturated fatty acids is among the highest among whole grains. It is also rich in phosphorus, iron and calcium. It also contains high levels of vitamin E and soluble fiber.

Millet: The protein and fat content are higher than rice and flour. It contains abundant and harmonious proportions of the eight essential amino acids for the human body, rich vitamins, and relatively low crude fiber content. It is an excellent tonic for babies.

Sorghum: It has a low lysine content and is a semi-complete protein. The niacin content is not high, but it can be absorbed by the human body. It is very suitable for babies with indigestion. Babies with constipation should try not to eat sorghum to avoid making the condition worse.

Three ways to eat whole grains

Whole grains are rich in nutrients, but there are also some things to pay attention to when eating them. Only scientific eating methods can make whole grains reveal their original deliciousness and nutrition.

1. Combination of coarse and fine foods: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has recommended that a healthy person's regular diet should contain 30-50 grams of fiber. Studies have found that a diet consisting of 60% coarse grains and 40% fine grains is most suitable.

2. Mix whole grains together. Whole grains are rich in different nutrients. Eating them together can maximize the absorption of nutrients. Eight Treasure Porridge, Laba Porridge, etc. are better.

3. The coarse grains are processed into powder, porridge, mash, juice, etc., so that their nutritional value is easier to digest and absorb.