Baby food with tuna


Tuna Recipes for Babies | Tuna Patties

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I think our baby led weaning sweet potato and spinach burger recipe has to be the most viewed page on our blog of all time and considering how popular it is on Pinterest it will continue to be for many years to come. As you know, I am always looking to create new recipes in the kitchen so I thought I’d do a little twist on the vegetarian sweet potato and spinach burger and add a little tuna. Introducing tuna patties for babies!

Dexter is now 23 months old so kind of past the baby led weaning stage, but he still loves eating finger foods and loves things like burgers, nuggets and pizza; all unhealthy stuff that I try to make as healthy as possible in the kitchen. This tuna baby led weaning recipe, using sweet potato and spinach alongside canned tuna to make burgers or patties, incorporates so many healthy nutrients and I am more than happy for him to have as many as his heart desires.

Tuna patties for babies

No matter whether you call these tuna patties or tuna burgers, this baby tuna recipe is gonna be a firm favourite in your household!

These tuna baby led weaning burgers are pretty simple to make, they cook quickly and are able to be stored in the fridge or freezer if you want to batch cook a few. I highly recommend only keeping them for three days in the fridge and fully defrosting them before eating them if you do decide to freeze them.

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Can you use canned tuna in baby led weaning?

The NHS states that canned tuna can be used as part of a balanced and healthy diet for your baby, however that choice is down to you. Canned tuna can contain mercury and for this reason, some nutritionists will say it’s not safe for children under the age of two. I advise you to do your own research and decide if you should offer canned tuna to your baby or not.

Canned tuna is a great option for lazy Mums like me who want to cook simple recipes. Because it’s already cooked and has a long shelf life, it’s something that can be kept in the cupboard for ages and used whenever necessary!

What are the benefits of giving tuna to babies?

  • Full of healthy protein
  • Good for the heart
  • Tuna is a great source of Vitamin B12 and folate
  • Contains Omega-3 fatty acids which aid growth and development

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as Dex did. As always if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to share them in the box below and if you think someone else would love this baby led weaning recipe, please be sure to share it on Pinterest by clicking the pin below.

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • can of tuna
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1 egg
  • handful of spinach
  • seasonings to taste (pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, cayenne,)

Instructions

  1. Cook the sweet potato either in microwave or oven, or if you are lazy like me, buy frozen diced sweet potato and steam it or boil it gently for ten minutes.
  2. While the sweet potato is cooking, wilt the spinach by frying gently in some oil or garlic or by pouring boiling water over it, then squeezing out the water.
  3. Mash the cooked sweet potato and add the canned tuna. Mix well.
  4. Add an egg and combine thoroughly.
  5. Add seasoning to taste.
  6. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with foil and spraying oil where your patties will go.
  7. Using a table spoon, spoon some mixture and roll into a ball. Place on the baking tray and then lightly press down on the ball with the back of your spoon so a burger shape is formed.
  8. Repeat until all of the patties are made.
  9. Bake in the oven at 180C for fifteen minutes until browned.

Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 51Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 100mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g

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Tuna & Cauli Mash Baby Food Recipe – Little Mashies

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Homemade Tuna & Cauli Mash Recipe

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Ingredients:

110 g canned tuna in spring water, drained
100 g Cauliflower, cut into florets
100 g Zucchini peeled, chopped coarsely
1 tbsp (20g) Grated Cheddar

Instructions:

Step 1: Steam cauliflower pieces until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Step 2: Add zucchini and steam a further 5 minutes.
Step 3: Add the mixture to a food processor or blender and puree together with the canned tuna and cheese. You can add breast milk, water or formula if a smoother consistency is desired.

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For Baby Led Weaning or older kids

For baby led weaning we usually start with large finger sized foods from 6-9mths old. Cauliflower and Broccoli are tough because you have to be careful that the tiny florets don't break off in your baby's mouth. Personally I would choose to do these as a combo of puree and blw. I'd cook the stalk really well in long thick fingers and then with the floret ends I'd puree those and it would become a dip for the stalks. I feel like that would be the safest option for my little ones.

 

From 9mths in blw you would chop the cauliflower and tuna really small (smaller than bite size), this is because babies tend to swallow whole without chewing at this age. In traditional baby food this is where people start to mash instead of puree. From 12mths we start to use bite sized pieces in baby led weaning and traditional baby food recipes. My little one Lola loved grated cheese after about 14mths and it was great for her to practice picking up little pieces of food so from 12mths I wouldn't always melt the cheese in this recipe.

Beyond 18mths we move to large finger sizes for some things so that the baby can get practice biting off small pieces and chewing. In this case we would serve cauliflower florets (including the stalks) to the baby so they could grip it and chew on the ends. If you are using fresh tuna you can cut fingers and smaller pieces the same as I've described above for the cauliflower. If you are using canned tuna you cant really make fingers from that so I would puree, mash, or make teeny tiny pieces of that until around 12mths, then start to use bite sized pieces.

Why is tuna a great baby food choice?

Tuna is an excellent food for your baby. It contains a lot of nutrients, including Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D, which has a great benefit in brain development and visual development of your baby's eyes. All of our recipes are available on our website Littlemashies.com

 

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For baby led weaning you skip the baby food puree altogether and start with large (2 finger sized) pieces of the food. We would of course do this on our Little Mashies sucky platter! So from 6-9mths of age in baby led weaning foods should be the size of about 2 fingers so that the baby can pick it up and self feed. They also need to be well cooked so they are soft, and with no loose pieces (for example tiny florets that can break off on broccoli, or a slice of apple that's so thin it can break when gnawed on).

From around 9mths with baby led weaning you chop the food very small (to avoid choking). I would suggest 2-4 grains of rice in size. It's a small piece so that if they swallow it whole they won't choke. In traditional baby food recipes this is the stage where we mash food so it has a little texture.

At around 12mths of age in baby led weaning the food goes up to bite sizes (and this is the same in non baby led weaning kids), about fingernail sized pieces. Of course some babies will be on a different timeline depending on whether they have heaps or a few teeth.

Every baby is different and you just have to watch carefully and get to know how your baby is with food. Never leave them alone whilst eating, and I also recommend sitting them at a table with you for all meals if you can. It helps set the expectation for later in life and you can be a role model for how to eat well. Around 18mths you can offer your little one larger serves again (so a whole apple for example) so that they can learn to take smaller bites themselves, to chew, and to swallow.

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Contents

Tuna is a large commercial fish of the mackerel family. The product has an exquisite taste, is considered a delicacy and quite expensive. The high cost is due to the special composition of the meat. The red-pink flesh of these fish contains a huge amount of useful substances: from essential amino acids to trace elements and vitamins, antioxidants. For the most valuable nutritional properties, tuna meat is often called "sea chicken" or "sea calf".

Composition and properties of tuna

Tuna is in great demand in the markets and shops, and this is not surprising. This unique product is equally useful in any form - chilled, frozen, canned. The main thing is that the carcass is fresh. Tuna fillet resembles beef in color - it is quite bright, the color is uniform. More details about whether children can have tuna, at what age and how to choose the right tasty and high-quality product will be described below.

Fresh tuna meat contains omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, retinol (vitamin A), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), nicotinic and folic acids, tocopherol (vitamin E). In addition, the pulp contains iodine, zinc, chromium, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium and manganese, potassium, calcium, copper, sodium.

The product practically does not contain carbohydrates and fats, therefore it is considered dietary, suitable for adult and children's nutrition, as well as for the diet of diabetics and athletes. The calorie content of tuna is about 140 kcal per 100 grams.

The benefits of tuna

The benefits of tuna are enormous. This fish:

  • Supports heart, liver and thyroid function
  • Improves eyesight and metabolism
  • Stimulates growth and tissue repair
  • Strengthens bones and muscles, hair and nails
  • Stimulates hematopoietic processes
  • Has antioxidant activity
  • Increases the body's resistance to viruses and toxins
  • Stimulates the brain
  • Improves mood and relieves stress
  • Increases immunity.

Possible harm

  • The main danger is fish of poor quality, counterfeit. Such a product can cause severe poisoning - beware of fakes. Read below to learn how to choose the right tuna.
  • In rare cases, an allergy may occur. Manifested by redness of the skin, itching, swelling, tearing. If these symptoms appear, the introduction of tuna into the diet should be postponed.

Large fish carcasses may contain mercury and heavy metal salts!

Tuna for children: from what age, in what quantity

Tuna for children from 3 years old.

It is better to start acquaintance with fresh fish. The maximum serving size is 50 grams (raw). If the baby is allergic to marine fish - no more than 20 grams.

The first time you need to carefully observe the reaction. If symptoms of a food allergy occur, the introduction of the product is delayed. If there is no negative reaction, tuna can be left in the diet of crumbs, gradually increasing the portion (up to 100–120 grams per day, but no more).

Canned tuna is allowed for children from 4 years of age.

Contraindications:

  • Protein allergy
  • Allergy to mackerels
  • Diseases of the kidneys
  • Renal failure
  • Your pediatrician's ban

How to choose tuna for baby food

Tuna is sold chilled, frozen and canned. Fresh product is stored no more than 4 days, frozen - up to 14 days. Canned food may last the longest (see expiration date).

Fresh and frozen tuna meat - reddish-pink. A changed color or an unpleasant odor indicates that the product is stale. It is even worse when brownish spots are visible - in no case should such fish be eaten.

The best time to buy fresh tuna is from May to August.

How to choose canned food?

Prefer tuna in its own juice rather than in oil. Such a product retains more vitamins and nutrients. Tuna in oil is also significantly higher in calories. It is better not to offer it to overweight children.

The packaging must be free of deformations, dents, rust marks. Marking can be embossed or applied with indelible paint. Fuzzy characters often indicate a fake, be careful. Therefore, an extruded factory marking is preferable.

Look for a product marked "albacore" or "dolphin friendly". The first means that inside white tuna meat is the most healthy and delicious. The sign "dolphin friendly" indicates that the catch did not lead to the death of dolphins.

Quality canned tuna contains only fish meat, salt and vegetable oil (if it is tuna in oil). The best canned food is made in Italy, Spain and Japan. But the Russian product is often prepared using frozen raw materials.

You can also gently shake the jar before buying to get a rough estimate of the ratio of fish to liquid. If the container is glass, it is possible to carefully examine the contents.

How to cook tuna for kids

Frozen and fresh fish, as well as canned fish, are suitable for preparing baby food. Frozen food should be thawed at room temperature first. In no case should the fillet be dipped in boiling water or placed in the microwave. Get the product out of the freezer in advance.

Tuna is best boiled or steamed for children, stewed or baked. Frying in oil, breading and spices is not recommended. Such dishes are more difficult to digest, provoke eating disorders in crumbs - gas formation and bloating. You don't need to add a lot of salt either.

Children's meals with tuna - from 3 years old

Stewed tuna

Ingredients:

  • 300 g tuna fillet;
  • half a glass of dried apricots;
  • half a cup of prunes;
  • 1 bulb.

Thoroughly rinse prunes and dried apricots, chop. Chop the peeled onion into half rings. Rinse the fish, dry it, cut into pieces.

Place prepared ingredients (1/2 of them) in a heavy-bottomed saucepan (or roasting pan) in layers: onions, fish, dried fruits. Then repeat the layers. Pour in purified (filtered) water and put on low heat. Simmer covered for about half an hour.

Canned tuna and egg salad

Recipe in this article.

Oven-baked tuna

Ingredients:

  • 200 g tuna fillet;
  • salt on the tip of a knife;
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil.

Rinse the fish, pat dry, cut into steaks, then brush with olive oil and salt. Salt should be used as little as possible. Place the steaks on a baking sheet or in a non-stick pan and place in the preheated oven.

Bake for 7-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the steak). You can check the readiness with a fork or a wooden skewer. You can also cook tuna steaks on the grill, without adding oil.

Raw and stewed vegetables, casseroles, fresh herbs are ideal accompaniment to tuna dishes.

benefits and harms for the body of men, women, children

Predatory marine fish from the mackerel family is found in subtropical and temperate waters, preys on crustaceans, cephalopods and small fish. Tuna can be found in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Mediterranean, Japanese and Black Seas. Together with a gastroenterologist, we understand the benefits and harms of tuna for the body.

The history of the appearance of tuna in the diet

It is known that 2000 years ago the Phoenicians caught tuna in the Mediterranean Sea. The ancient Greeks, observing the hunt, named the fish thynō, which means "throw" or "throw". Aristotle described this fish in the History of Animals, and Pliny recommended tuna dishes for the treatment of ulcers (1).

Attitudes towards tuna varied. In feudal Japan, it was said that "even cats despise him." Most likely, the reason for the rejection was the risk of food poisoning. Warm-blooded fish spoiled rather quickly, so before the invention of refrigeration, they were often thrown away.

The Japanese now regard bluefin tuna as the most valuable fish in the world. They carve it with the same reverence as the French prepare truffle dishes. In the middle of the last century, the annual tuna catch reached up to 1 million tons. After the appearance of "purse" nets, the global fishery increased to 4 million tons. As a result, some species of tuna are on the verge of extinction.

Composition and calories of tuna

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Calories per 100 grams 901 gastroenterologist Olga Arisheva .

The benefits of tuna

Tuna meat has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, has a beneficial effect on brain function and prevents aging processes, regulates blood pressure, increases immunity to various diseases and improves metabolism in the body.

- Tuna meat has a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels. Tuna is good for the digestive system, strengthens bones and regulates blood sugar,” says doctor Olga Arisheva.

Benefits of tuna for men

The protein and vitamin D found in tuna help build muscle and strengthen bones. Professional bodybuilders regularly eat this fish, especially on the eve of the competition. In addition, tuna has a beneficial effect on the male reproductive system.

Benefits of tuna for women

Tuna meat is rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. They normalize metabolic processes, including fat metabolism and prevent aging processes. Fatty acids are involved in the synthesis of serotonin, which plays the role of an antidepressant. Regular consumption of tuna has a beneficial effect on the condition of women's skin, hair and nails.

Benefits of tuna for children

Tuna is considered one of the healthiest fish for baby food. It contains many vitamins and minerals that affect the functioning of the thyroid gland and the development of mental abilities. Fresh tuna dishes can be given from 3 years old, and canned fish - from 4-5 years old. When preparing meals for children, tuna meat is best stewed, boiled or baked.

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Harmful tuna

Tuna lives in those parts of the ocean where mercury is found. Unfortunately, when this fish is eaten, a person's individual level of heavy metal increases, which can lead to cumulative poisoning. For this reason, eating tuna is no more than twice a week (2).

- When choosing, choose smaller fish, as large individuals can accumulate mercury and histamine. Canned tuna contains a lot of salt. If you eat too much of it, it can lead to swelling and high blood pressure. Due to the high protein content, tuna is classified as an allergenic food. It is not recommended for pregnant, lactating women and children under 3 years old, says doctor Olga Arisheva.

Medicinal uses of tuna

Tuna itself is not a medicine, but it is prescribed for vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies (3). Nutritionists advise eating tuna for obesity, because dishes from this fish suppress hunger.

- It is highly recommended to add tuna to the diet for people who want to lose weight or build muscle. It has little fat, but a large amount of protein, which is necessary for our muscles, - Olga Arisheva comments.

Culinary uses of tuna

Tuna is a versatile product. It can be used for making sushi, salads, first and second courses. The tastiest part is in the abdomen. Many people like appetizers in the form of carpaccio of thinly sliced ​​raw meat, steaks, baked and marinated fish. Tuna is widely eaten in fried and canned form. 9Ol000

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Clothes with toney lavas and estrus fire. Season the cooked zucchini with salt and pepper. Rub the fish fillet with salt, pepper, chopped parsley and olive oil. Fry the tuna on both sides in a preheated pan for a minute so that the meat remains raw in the middle of the pieces. Then cut into cubes. Boil spaghetti for 8 minutes, drain in a colander and rinse with water. Put spaghetti on plates, and on top - tuna and zucchini.

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Shallot 20 g
Salt to taste

Peel shallots for dressing. Put it in a blender glass. Add the olives, capers, vinegar and olive oil. Beat the dressing, grinding all the ingredients. Cut cherry tomatoes, olives and capers into halves. Boil potatoes and green beans until tender. When they cool down, cut into cubes. Put the vegetables, potatoes in a bowl and season the salad. Top with pieces of canned tuna and some green arugula.

How to choose and store

Tuna meat can be bought all year round, but the freshest fish is sold from late spring to early autumn. The best fillets should be firm, dense, red or dark red in color with a characteristic meaty flavor. The thicker the piece of tuna, the juicier it will be when cooked.

Canned fish can be taken at any time. The best are canned skipper tuna and albacore. We advise you to buy jars that say dolphin friendly. This means that tuna was caught without the use of nets where dolphins can get.

Fresh fish should be consumed within 24 hours. If you don't plan to cook right away, place the fillet on a plate, wrap in cling film and refrigerate. Transfer the opened canned food to a glass jar, close the lid and store in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat raw tuna?

In Japan, raw fish is traditionally used to make sashimi and sushi. Despite the nutritional properties, raw tuna can be hazardous to health: the fish can be infected with parasites. Attached to the stomach or intestines of a person, they cause diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and other symptoms of a parasitic infection.

What foods pair well with tuna?

Fresh fish is often cooked with cheese, milk and cream. Rice, tomatoes, potatoes, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, peas, capers and cucumbers go well as a side dish with tuna. Dishes with tuna will benefit if you add champignons, chicken eggs and olives to them. Tuna with citrus fruits, pineapple and avocado has a pleasant taste, and it is best to drink fish treats with white wine.

In Tokyo's Tsukiji market, the price of 1 kg of tuna is over $6,000. Is this fish really that expensive?

Business interest. At an auction on December 30, 2012, a 222 kg Pacific bluefin tuna was sold for 155.4 million yen, that is, the price per 1 kg was $6,243. The giant tuna went to an upscale restaurant. With mass catches, fish is much cheaper - 6-7 dollars per 1 kg.

Sources

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