Red Cabbage With Apples And Prunes | Baby Constipation Recipe
Suitable Age
From 13 Months
Intended Purpose
Baby Constipation
Preparation Time
20 Minutes
The combination of cooked red cabbage, raw apples (skin on) and prunes makes a great natural baby constipation remedy for babies from 13 months.
Cooked red cabbage, raw apples and prunes contain lots of fiber. Moreover, apples and prunes contain sorbitol which is a natural laxative. The combination of all three ingredients usually helps a constipated baby in no time.
For an extra electrolyte boost, you can add my simple homemade chicken broth. Chicken broth generally helps to rehydrate, which is particularly useful in case of constipation.
Ingredients
1 cup (200g) chopped red cabbage
1/2 cup (100g) chopped apples (leave skin on)
3 prunes
1 tbs organic coconut oil
Water
Optional: 1/4 cup (60ml) home-made chicken broth for extra electrolytes and rehydration (view recipe)
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Add the prunes into a bowl and cover them with water
Step 2
Let the prunes soak overnight or at least 30 minutes
Step 3
Heat a pan (medium heat) and add the coconut oil
Step 4
Add the chopped cabbage and steam for 2-3 minutes (stir regularly)
Step 5
Add 1/2 cup (120ml) of water and bring to boil
Step 6
Once boiling, reduce to medium heat, cover with a lid and let it simmer for about 10 minutes (stir occasionally)
Step 7
Once the water evaporated, add the cabbage to a blender
Step 8
Add the chopped apples
Step 9
Add 1/4 cup (60ml) of either homemade chicken broth or water. If you want the consistency to be super-creamy, you can add more of either chicken broth or water (up to 1/2 cup or 120ml).
Step 10
Add the prunes (without the soaking water)
Step 11
Blend until you get a smooth consistency
Step 12
Serve immediately
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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