When it comes to feeding young children, you have to be extremely careful. Especially from newborn to one year old, nutrition is very important. If a new mother is preparing the first meal after the baby has been breastfed for a long time, what menu should she prepare? One simple and suitable first food for the baby is “spinach soup.”
Have you ever wondered why “Popeye became strong after eating spinach”?
It’s because spinach contains a lot of fiber, vitamins, and important iron. In addition, it has dietary fiber that helps with digestion and is rich in vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin C, chlorophyll, folate, calcium, magnesium, and manganese, which strengthen bones and teeth. It also helps regulate body temperature and supports the nervous system and brain function. If your little one eats it, they will likely be strong and healthy like Popeye.
Start instilling vegetable eating habits now
The first year is very important for children. Besides receiving complete nutrition, it is also important to instill the habit of eating vegetables so they get used to the smell and taste of vegetables. It also trains them to eat with a spoon, which helps develop their growth.
Get ready and let’s go with “spinach soup”
Spinach soup is suitable for babies aged 6 to 8 months and older. The method is very simple. If the mother is ready, let’s get started.
Ingredients
- Blanched spinach, finely chopped ¼ cup
- Brown rice 2 tablespoons
- Chicken bone broth 1 cup
- Minced chicken 2 tablespoons
How to make
Start by boiling the brown rice with the chicken bone broth. Add the minced chicken and blanched spinach. Wait until the porridge boils, then scoop it into a bowl and blend until smooth. That’s how you get spinach soup for your little one. If any mother cannot find spinach, try substituting with sweet and colorful vegetables like broccoli, pumpkin, carrot, or winter melon, which are delicious and appealing to the little one.