When reading a list of superfoods, you might not expect to see water make the cut, but a lack of water can cause a number of health problems. Many children don’t drink enough water to stay sufficiently hydrated, so it is important to offer it between meals (though you should stick with milk or a substitute during meal time). Water infused with sliced pieces of fruit also offers an excellent alternative to juice, which should be offered in limited amounts.
7 superfoods your baby needs
Water
References
- University of Michigan. How Parents Can Fight the Obesity Epidemic
- U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. Blueberries: A Handful of Health.
- United States Department of Agriculture. What Foods are in the Vegetable Group?
The superfood is applesauce and all the baby aisle-according to months-not years.
This is such a great list to keep on hand when thinking of starting baby on solids – great healthy choices that are so easy to make! And I love the water mention, since I think we often forget it’s the healthiest drink out their, both for our kiddos and us grown-ups too…