Fruits make a great food for babies as they supply fibres and proteins. They provide instant energy and stronger immune system, and are also responsible for proper their proper growth and development. Papaya and Apple are a great weaning food for babies. Avocados are also good as they enhance cognitive brain functioning of babies. Prunes and Bananas provide good fibre content which support the bowel movements, moreover, they are also easy to chew. Hence, these are the fruits which can be included in baby food diet regularly.

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Rice cereal has been the first choice when parents start their babies on solid foods. The Consumer Products Safety Commission issued a report warning about high levels of inorganic rice and rice products. Rice plants are good at absorbing arsenic from the soil because they grow in a plenty of water. Moreover, inorganic arsenic is a common ingredient in pesticides and other stuff used in farming. It can linger the soil for a long time after being used and can be poisonous. It may lead to birth defects and cancer or may develop a learning disability.

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What makes Ragi a super cereal is that it is a very good substitute for the canned baby food. It helps in strengthening and development of bones in children and elderly people. It helps in digestion and metabolic activities because of its high fibre content. It aids in weight loss and controls obesity and diabetes. Ragi is also rich in calcium and is a great substitute for lactose intolerant people. It is gluten free. It also supplies iron which is easily absorbed. Ragi is highly recommended for daily consumption as it is cheaper.

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Sweet potatoes might be something more than a superfood because of their high fibre content and nutritional values. Dieticians even recommend them in weight loss diet. They help in lowering blood sugar levels because of their low glycemic index. The high fibre content helps in preventing constipation. It is very good for eyes, prevents stress, controls blood pressure, anti-ageing, anti-cancer, heart healthy and full of energy. The most common way of consuming them is in the roasted form. However, individuals with kidney problems, diabetes and obesity should eat it after consulting a physician.

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Every mother wants her baby to be in good health and according to a new study, Vitamin D could just be the right supplement. It is during the last stages of pregnancy when the bones of the baby strengthen. Studies found that babies born during winter had greater bone mass than those in summer because women tend to receive Vitamin D from sunlight in the summer which gradually drops in winter. Hence, it was effectively proved that consuming Vitamin D during pregnancy can help strengthen the bones of babies born in winter.

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Until the babies body is fully developed it cannot eat everything. Experts say that the brain functioning of babies can be hampered if they are fed food with high sugar and salt content may hamper. As mother's milk provide complete nutrition, hence till 1 year of age babies are supposed to rely on it. Parents should be careful and avoid feeding solid food to their babies until they are 6 months of age.

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Growing babies cannot satisfy their nutrient needs just by mothers milk even though it provides complete nutrition to the babies health. Semi-solid food rich in iron, protein and vitamins is recommended by the pediatrician for growing babies. Ghee being rich in vitamins and minerals can provide total nourishment to the growing babies as it can get digested easily.

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