Green Cabbage With Carrots | Healthy Baby Recipes
Suitable Age
7 – 24 Months
Intended Purpose
Baby Constipation
Preparation Time
20 Minutes
Green cabbage is a real superfood. It contains lots of valuable micronutrients, such as calcium, magnesium and potassium.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view, green cabbage helps with the circulation of Qi, which is an important prerequesite to keep “things” moving. In other words, it helps with a smooth digestion and thus prevent and relieve constipation.
Ingredients
1 cup (200g) chopped green cabbage
1/2 cup (100g) chopped carrots
1 tbs organic coconut oil
Water
Optional: home-made chicken broth for extra electrolytes and rehydration (view recipe)
Babies 10-24 months: 1/8 cup (30ml)
Babies 7-9 months: 1/4 cup (60ml) for a smoother consistency
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Heat a pan (medium heat) and add the coconut oil
Step 2
Add the chopped cabbage and steam for 2-3 minutes (stir regularly)
Step 3
Add 1/2 cup (120ml) of water and bring to boil
Step 4
Once boiling, reduce to medium heat, cover with a lid and let it simmer for about 10 minutes (stir occasionally)
Step 5
Once the water has evaporated, add the cabbage and carrots to a blender. It is okay if the carrots are not yet super-soft. That’s what we want, because cooked carrots do not have the same effect on constipation as raw carrots.
Step 6
Add the homemade chicken stock if you have any! If you don’t, simply use the same amount of water
Step 7
Blend until you get a smooth consistency
Step 8
Serve warm
Feeding Recommendation
As much as your baby likes (preferably for lunch).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nathalie Kaufmann
Nathalie is a pregnancy and birth Consultant and a TCM Therapist with almost 20 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, reflexology, Shonishin baby massage techniques, Western and Eastern massage techniques (including TUINA), as well as herbal medicine and nutrition.
She has worked in hospitals across London and was Head of the Maternity Acupuncture Clinic at the Whittington hospital in London. Today, Nathalie runs her own practice in London and helps pregnant women with pregnancy- and birth-related issues. She also specializes in alternative treatments for babies and children.
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