The apple pear baby food recipe is recommended for babies 6 months of age and older. If you are unsure whether or not your baby is ready for apple pear puree, speak with your child’s primary care provider.
APPLE PEAR BABY FOOD RECIPE: FACTS![Apple Pear Baby Food Recipe]( "Apple Pear Baby Food Recipe")
APPLE
When the phrase, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” was first coined, it was not referring to the wonderful health benefits of the apple. It was referring to consuming a mere round fruit daily. Today, we see why an apple a day can actually keep the doctor away due to numerous health benefits.
- VITAMIN C: Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant capable of blocking some of the damage caused by free radicals, as well as boosting the body’s resistance against infectious agents. Vitamin C is known for boosting the immune system and creating resistance to disease.
- B-COMPLEX VITAMINS: B-complex vitamins (riboflavin, thiamin, and vitamin B-6) are key in maintaining red blood cell health, nervous system function, and providing energy.
- FIBER: Dietary fiber is high in apples and helps to combat constipation.
- PHYTONUTRIENTS: Phytonutrients help protect the body from free radicals which cause long term diseases including cancer.
- MINERALS: Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are contained within the apple itself.
PEARS
- Pears are high in fiber, preventing bloating, constipation, and colon cancer.
- Pears contain a fair amount of vitamins C, K, B2, B3, and B6. For expecting or nursing moms, they also contain folate. Pears contain calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. Vitamin C and copper are antioxidant nutrients, so eating pears is good for your immune system, and may help prevent cancer.
- Pears also contain boron, which our bodies need in order to retain calcium. This means pears aid in bone and teeth development.
- It’s a hypoallergenic fruit which means those with food sensitivities can usually eat pears with no adverse effects.
APPLE PEAR BABY FOOD RECIPE: INGREDIENTS![Apple Pear Baby Food Recipe]( "Apple Pear Baby Food Recipe")
2 medium apples that are peeled, cored, and chopped (choose sweet tasting apples)
2 medium pears that are peeled, cored, and chopped
1/4 cup of apple juice or water
APPLE PEAR FOOD RECIPE: STEPS
1. Place the fruit and liquid into a pot and simmer over low heat for approximately 8 minutes, or until tender.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Stir the mixture and then puree.
4. Serve or freeze.
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