Honey is a good thing, and good things should be shared with the people we love the most. However, honey is not only not beneficial for babies under one year old, but it can also cause poisoning. Why is this so, and what other foods should babies under one year old avoid?
What foods should babies under one year old avoid?
1. Honey
Although honey has many benefits, the manufacturing process of honey does not involve high-temperature sterilization in order to preserve its components.
This is because honey may contain spores of Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism in infants under one year old;
Therefore, it is recommended that babies under one year old do not consume honey.
2. Fresh Milk
Fresh milk is rich in nutrients, but it is not suitable for babies under one year old. The main reason is that the molecular structure of the casein protein in fresh milk is large and not easily digested, making it difficult for babies under one year old to absorb;
Furthermore, if a baby's intestines do not have enough lactase to break down lactose, it can cause intestinal irritation and affect bowel function;
In addition, certain minerals can increase the burden on the baby's kidneys and cause symptoms such as chronic dehydration and dry stools.
3. Citrus Fruits
For babies under one year old, the molecular structure of casein protein in citrus fruits is large and not easily digested, making it difficult for babies under one year old to absorb;
Furthermore, if a baby's intestines do not have enough lactase to break down lactose, it can cause intestinal irritation and affect bowel function;
In addition, certain minerals can increase the burden on the baby's kidneys and cause symptoms such as chronic dehydration and dry stools.
4. Seafood
The main issue with seafood is that it can easily spoil due to difficulties in preservation, and spoiled seafood can easily cause allergies.
Babies with underdeveloped gastrointestinal function are more sensitive, and their reactions to consuming contaminated food are often more severe than in adults. Therefore, it is recommended to consume seafood in moderation before one year old.
The most suitable complementary foods for babies under one year old
1. Shrimp Balls with Vegetables
Ingredients: 150g fresh shrimp, 3 broccoli florets, 20g starch.
First, remove the heads and shells of the fresh shrimp. Cut the shrimp into small pieces after peeling.
Boil the broccoli and cut it into small pieces. Blend the prepared shrimp pieces and broccoli in a food processor.
Blend until it becomes a mixture of broccoli and shrimp. In a pot, boil water and drop small spoonfuls of the shrimp mixture to make shrimp balls.
After dropping a spoonful of the mixture into the water, it will form into balls. Cook the shrimp balls until they are done, and then they can be served to the baby.
2. Snow Ear Mushroom and Taro Soup
Ingredients: 1 snow ear mushroom, 40g taro.
Tear the snow ear mushroom into small pieces. Cut the taro into small pieces.
Put the taro, snow ear mushroom, and water into a food processor and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a pot and simmer on low heat for ten minutes. It can be served to the baby.
