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Immune Boost Baby Food Puree for Baby + Toddler

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This Immune Boost Baby Food Puree is the perfect puree to help boost the immunity of your little one. Filled with carrots, apples, fresh orange juice, ginger and turmeric, this puree will help keep your kiddo from getting sick all season long. 

Immune Boost Baby Food Puree

It’s that time of year again, where we get to enjoy peppermint lattes, thick cozy sweaters, a glass of robust cab and of course a sick miserable baby.

Having a sick baby or kid is the one thing I can completely skip each fall and winter. Mostly because they need you and only you all-the-time. You know how miserable they feel but after four hours of rocking them, while covered in either snot or throw up, until your back starts to ache and you just can’t take it anymore.

Last year, we got hit hard with sickness after sickness. I am going to blame it on the fact that Ellie started preschool and for the first time she was exposed to a ton of germs that I would normally do my best to avoid. I was completely unprepared for germ season and didn’t bulk up on any immunity builders for them.

This year, I am being proactive.

I am going to build up our immunities so strong that I am pretty sure they will be indestructible. Or, at least I am hoping they will be.

This puree, is where we are starting – an immune boosting puree filled with apples, carrots, fresh orange juice, ginger and turmeric that I am serving to my girls in reusable pouches. I actually made a shelf in our fridge for the girls that they can now both reach, that is now stuffed full of healthy snacks and reusable pouches with this puree in them. This way they can pick up a pouch whenever they are hungry. This recipe makes 7 pouches, so I of course doubled it and froze half of the pouches for the weeks ahead.

For babies, this puree is good from 6-7 months of age and can be served as a meal.

Note on the turmeric, it is a very pigmented spice, so watch that your little monkeys aren’t jumping on the couch while sucking their immunity boosting purees down, cuz the turmeric might stain fabrics (true story).

Ingredients in this Immune Boost Baby food

Here’s what this puree has got going on (and it’s a lot)!

Carrots – Carrots are loaded with beta carotene, and one of its important jobs is to support the body’s mucus membrane (stay with me here), this mucus lines the respiratory and intestinal tracks, making it harder for bacteria to enter the bloodstream to make you sick. It is like having an armor inside your body, a slimy one, but an armor nonetheless.

Apples – Apples contain an antioxidant that helps boost and fortify your immune system. It also gives this puree a natural sweetness so that your little one will eat it.

Orange – Oranges are filled with a ton of vitamin C, which helps increase the levels of antibodies released when a virus or bacteria is trying to make you sick while also ramping up the production of white blood cells that helps destroy them. Freshly squeezed orange juice is always a great way to protect your little one from a vast majority of sicknesses.

Ginger – Ginger is known for its magical medicinal properties, and I kid you not between ginger and garlic, you can ward off or kill almost any sickness you have. For immunity building, ginger has antimicrobial properties and two natural antibiotics that help kill off bacteria and viruses. For this puree you have to use fresh ginger, which can be found at almost any grocery store in the produce section.

Turmeric – Turmeric is another amazing spice with a ton of medicinal benefits. You can sometimes get turmeric in the store in the produce section (usually by the ginger) or in powder form. One of the many ways turmeric helps boost the immune system is that it contains an active ingredient called curcumin in it. Curcumin helps create proteins that are vital to your body’s immune response on fighting off bacteria.

Normally when I make my reusable pouches for the girls, I just spoon the puree into the pouch on the side that opens. It’s not necessarily the cleanest method, but it works just find. Then I found this small and easy to use Filling Station from Squooshi and I am in love! It makes filling those pouches like a million times easier, bonus it is also mess free!

You can also get the filling station with 6 reusable pouches for less then $20 on amazon. It is a rockin good deal!.

  • 4 medium carrots peeled and roughly chopped
  • 4 apples cored and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 orange
  • 1/2-1 inch fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric

  • In a medium pot, bring 2 inches of water to a boil over medium high heat. Place a steamer basket into the pot. Add in the carrots and then the apples, in that order, to the steamer basket. Steam for 12-15 minutes or until carrots are tender and can be pricked with a fork. Let cool slightly.

  • Transfer the carrots and apples to a blender or food processor. Squeeze the juice of the 1/2 of the orange into the blender and add in the ginger and the turmeric. Puree for 60-90 seconds or until completely smooth. Serve as a meal for baby or spoon into reusable pouches for your older kiddos.

Age: From 6-7 months and up

Yield: 25 ounces

Storage: Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freezer – can be frozen for up to 4 months (this and this are my favorite freezer storage containers).

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Orange for Baby - Easy Citrus Baby Food Recipes

When Can Baby Have Oranges and Citrus Fruits?

Currently the age for introducing Citrus Fruits is around 12 Months.  Introduce oranges and other citrus fruits to your baby closer to 12 months due the acidity of the fruit

The Goodness of Oranges and Citrus Fruits

Are oranges a good fruit to make baby food with? Unfortunately, oranges, like all citrus fruits, are acidic and are likely to give babies younger than 12 months old rashes. The acid can cause terrible diaper rashes and even rashes around the mouth an lips due to the high levels of acidity.

With that being said, many parents have offered their younger infants tastes of oranges, orange juice or other acidic fruits and have had no reactions. If you want to introduce citrus earlier than by all means give it a try but please be on the lookout for possible reactions!

With new studies being released since 2008, the AAP now says that there may be no need to delay foods that are typically allergenic. This applies mostly to babies who have no known allergy/sensitivity risks. If you wish to introduce citrus foods earlier than previously recommended, just watch for any reactions. As with other acidic foods, if your baby is prone to sensitivities with foods, you may want to wait to introduce Oranges until after his first birthday.

We all know that oranges are high in vitamin C; did you know that one orange contains approximately 12% of the RDA for fiber too? Not just a great source of vitamin C, oranges have a myriad of vitamins and other nutrients that make them tops for a refreshing and healthy snack.

Oranges (one peeled medium sized navel orange)

VITAMINS:Vitamin A – 346 IU

Vitamin C – 82 mg

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) – .09 mg

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) – .07 mg

Niacin – .59 mg

Folate – 48 mcg

Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.

 MINERALS:
Potassium – 232 mgPhosphorus – 32 mgMagnesium -15 mg

Calcium – 60 mg

Sodium – 2 mg

Iron – . 18 mg

Also contains small amounts of manganese, copper and zinc.

What Fruits are Considered Citrus Fruits?

Oranges | Lemons | Limes | Grapefruits | Tangerines

Check out Citrus at Cooks Thesaurus for interesting citrus facts.

Pineapple is not Considered a Citrus Fruit – Can My Baby Eat Pineapple?

Pineapple is not a citrus fruit (it’s in the bromeliad family actually.) however it can be acidic. Processed pineapple tends to be less acidic due to the processing and sugar/syrup that it’s packed in; but I’m sure you’d rather not give your baby pineapple out of the can.

If your baby does not have any food intolerance’s and has shown no propensity to getting rashes due to foods, then you might give it a try around 10 months old. Many parents do feed their little ones pineapple around 8 months old.

For pineapple, mash it up and add it to yogurt, cereal, chicken (yum.) even sweet potatoes. Pineapple tends to be fibrous and if it’s too fibrous, give it a gentle steam and see if it softens up enough for your baby.

Can I use Citric Acid (Lemon Juice) for Freezing and Retarding Browning in Homemade Baby Foods?

A sensitivity to citric acids (like those in lemon, tomato, grapefruit, oranges) is generally not found after 12 months old. Ascorbic Acid is Vitamin C and seldom will you find anyone with an allergy or severe sensitivity to Vitamin C. Ascorbic Acid is added to many fruits to boost the natural Vitamin C content of the fruit as is Citric Acid. These may also act as a preservative and works to stop fruits from turning browm.

Many people ask about the possibilities of allergies to these citrus acids – odds are, your baby will not have an allergy to these 2 compounds. Your baby may however, have a sensitivity to the acid. We are told to stay away from citrus fruits (such as oranges, pineapple, lemon et al) until baby is 10-12 months due mostly to the acidity of the fruit – diaper rash, skin rashes and tummy pains are some things that come from a sensitivity to citric acids – not due to any allergic reactions.

There is a big difference in using a drop or 2 of lemon juice as a preservative in a fruit purée. As the drop or 2 is spread throughout the purée and your infant will not be consuming the drops with each bite of fruit purée that is taken. It is entirely different than offering your baby a few slices of oranges or chopped tomatoes for example.

If your baby has displayed any food sensitivities, you should use caution when using citric acid to preserve fruits and when feeding your baby fruits that have been treated with citric acid. Here is a great link all about Freezing Fruits

Orange or Citrus Baby Food Recipes

Orange Puree?

Nope, I don’t recommend serving a baby pureed oranges. Would you eat pureed oranges? Why not peel, section the orange and then cut into small pieces? You may have to peel off the membranes – that stringy stuff that covers the “meat” of the orange before you serve it however.

 

Orange Yogurt Pops

Ingredients:

  • 1 orange, peeled and seeded if necessary
  • 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt

Directions:

Step 1: Puree the orange then add the yogurt and thoroughly whizz to combine.
Step 2:  Transfer to ice pop molds or pour into ice cube trays and freeze until solid

YUMMY, healthy and cooling on a warm day. Pop a cube into a baby safe feeder/mesh feeder for a nice treat that is sure to soothe sore teething gums.

 

Orange Juicy Carrots

If you feel your baby might be able to handle oranges, try orange juicy carrots.

Ingredients: 

  • 1/2 pound carrots – peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup water

Directions:

Step 1: Add 1 cup water and 1/4 cup orange juice to a 1/2 pound of peeled and diced carrots in a medium sized saucepan.
Step 2: Steam carrots until tender then add a pinch of cinnamon.
Step 3: Mash if needed

You can also combine the above and bake in a 375F degree oven until the carrots are fork tender – approximately 20-30 minutes. Baking carrots this way is truly tasty!

Foods Good to Mix With Oranges:

  • Avocado
  • Blueberries
  • Cranberries
  • Peaches
  • Sweet Potato – orange juice is nice in a sweet potato souffle
  • Chicken – Make an orange glaze
  • Yogurt – make Orange Yogurt Freeze Pops.

ORAL ALLERGY SYNDROME
The food on this page may be one involving OAS. OAS occurs when a person sensitive/allergic to pollen develops a reaction to fruits/veggies that have a similar type of pollen. Itching & swelling of the lips, the mouth and/or throat are typical symptoms. These symptoms normally appear within minutes of eating the offending food and may be worse during the spring and fall pollen seasons. Rarely is an OAS life threatening. Click below to learn more.
Birch Pollen Allergies
Birch pollen allergies are associated with apple, carrot, cherry, pear, peach, plum, fennel, walnut, potato, spinach, buckwheat, peanut, honey, celery, and kiwifruit.
Cedar Allergies
Japanese cedar allergies are associated with melon, apple, peach and kiwifruit.
Mugwort Allergies
Mugwort allergies are associated with celery, carrot, spices, melon, watermelon, apple, hazelnut, and chestnut.
Grass Pollen
Grass pollen allergies are associated with melon, tomato, watermelon, orange, rice and cherry.
Ragweed Pollen
Ragweed allergies are associated with melon, chamomile, honey, banana, and sunflower seeds.
Latex
Latex allergies may be cross-reactive to banana, avocado, kiwi and papaya.

 

Remember, always consult with your pediatrician regarding introducing solid foods to your baby and specifically discuss any foods that may pose allergy risks for your baby.

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by Notes of a Wild Mistress A delicious holiday recipe. Baby food. To the New Year's table

Let's prepare for the holiday in advance, think over the festive menu, select the best recipes for holiday baking. Our cookbook contains many excellent culinary recipes for pies, pies, buns. Make our delicious holiday recipe for baby food for the New Year's table with orange cottage cheese pie. Ingredients for cottage cheese pie with oranges : 500 g low-fat cottage cheese, 100 g butter, 100 g sugar, 1 tablespoon starch, 7 tablespoons semolina

also - 2 oranges, 100 g of sugar, 2 tablespoons of starch.

To make the orange curd pie, combine the curd, butter, sugar, starch and semolina in a blender until smooth. For the pie, line the bottom of the mold with baking paper, put the dough prepared for the pie into the mold. Then mix oranges, sugar and starch in a blender until smooth. Put the prepared orange mass in a mold on top of the curd dough. Place the cake pan in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Bake the cake for 45 minutes (until done).

Bon appetit!

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Ingredients:
  • Orange - 200 g
  • Sugar - 80 g
  • Orange peel - 12 g
  • Water - 500 g

Preparation: Step 1