The time of the first feeding takes about 6 months. As a rule, experts recommend starting with either vegetable puree (for plump children), or with cereals (for weak, skinny children). Why? The fact is that these products are best absorbed by the child's body. By the way, it is quite possible that the roots of such advice go back to the distant past. Just imagine: porridge has laid the foundation for many cuisines of the world!
Wheat, barley, millet, rye even in the ancient legends and legends of the Slavs were mentioned as the main food products of both children and adults. And not because our ancestors had no other food. Just porridge is useful, incredibly tasty and nutritious and, moreover, easily prepared. In addition, they ... are curative, so you should not abandon them. Never!
Maximum benefit
The fact that the croup contains a lot of carbohydrates, a well-known fact. As well as the fact that carbohydrates are a source of energy for the body. Therefore, they are so useful for breakfast for children. In addition, cereals are a storehouse of macro and microelements and vitamins. But each of them is valuable in its own way.
BUCKWHEAT
Proteins, starch, healthy fats. Vitamins B1, B2, B6, PP. Mineral substances: phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium ... This is not a complete list of what this crop is rich in. Thanks to all this she heals! Buckwheat porridge reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, removes excess cholesterol from the body.
RIS
This cereal is the record holder for starch content (about 77%). It also has vitamins E, PP. group B and folic acid. The latter is a means of preventing anemia. Rice works great for stomach problems.
OVES
There is a lot of protein in the oatmeal. And vegetable fats in general almost twice as much as in buckwheat, 5.8%! The area of therapeutic use of oatmeal is extensive. Decoction from it, as well as porridge, perfectly helps with gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, inflammation of the liver.
BARLEY
It is very useful due to the high content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins A, D, E and minerals. From this cereal produce pearl and barley groats. In the latter, more fiber, which helps to get rid of constipation. By the way, the decoction of barley or pearl barley is good for coughing. It has an emollient and enveloping action.
Preparation and preparation
To a dish of cereals was useful and delicious breakfast for children, you need to know some culinary secrets. So, first of all, the groats should be sorted out. Then it needs to be thoroughly rinsed. Rice, millet and pearl barley first with warm water (about 10 ° C) and then hot (60 ° C). The barley is washed with a little tepid water. Does the karapuz love buckwheat or wheat? To make it crumbly, you can lightly fry the rump.
There is one more secret. If the croup is pre-soaked for several hours, it will cook more quickly. Is the preparatory phase complete? We proceed directly to the preparation. Pour water into a saucepan. When it boils, pour the rump. Stir on low heat until it absorbs all the water. Season with butter. You can pour the milk (if desired). Serve in a beautiful plate with a funny little animal.
Hastily
In addition to the usual weight grains, you can buy porridges of industrial production in the departments of baby food today. They are designed for the smallest children. Do not worry about their quality - such porridge is useful for breakfast to children. On each colorful package it is necessary to indicate not only the composition, but also the age of the child, for which this product is designed. There are other positive points. In these cereals the content of important macro-, microelements and vitamins is balanced. They are dairy and dairy-free, from one cereal and from several. And even with fruit! In addition, they produce special cereals: for the prevention of dysbacteriosis (with bifidobacteria), for sound sleep ... Convenient! Available! Delicious! Do not trust? Try it yourself! But that's not all. Industrial cats are almost ready to eat. Do not touch and wash the rump. Often, even do not have to cook. It is enough just to dilute the mixture and add powdered porridge to it. Do not forget to stir carefully so that there are no lumps. And you can offer your little son or daughter! At first, of course, take only a drop of tea spoon. Then, having rasprobovav, open the mouth and ask for more. Who does not like this yummy? ..
Saturn Mamochka
COMPOSITION: 50 grams of rice, 1 medium carrot, 3 small inflorescences of broccoli, 1 teaspoon of sunflower or corn oil, 50 grams of lean veal, 2 tablespoons. spoons of diluted milk formula
PREPARATION: Rice, pour 200 ml of water, put on fire. 10 minutes before the meal, put broccoli and carrots. Separately boil the meat, twist. Ready rice with vegetables mash with a fork, add the milk mixture, butter and meat. Mix and bring to a boil. Such porridge is useful for breakfast for children, starting from six months.