11. Dry Fruits
Dry fruits are easy to use with almost all dishes and has many forms such as milk, cereal bars and cakes. Although dry fruits provide a lot of energy for the baby to function all day, they do not cause fat. This is a great addition to your menu.
12. Cow’s milk
Cow’s milk is always one of the healthiest foods for babies from 1 year old. Just 1 glass of milk a day is enough to bring a series of nutrients to the baby’s body. Other products made from milk such as cheese, yogurt and dessert are also very suitable for baby’s weight gain.
13. Ghee – Butter for babies allergic to cow’s milk
Butter is the butterfat but Ghee takes this process a step further. Ghee is clarified butter, which means it’s heated to the point where manufacturers can remove any remaining water and caramelized milk solids. Although there is no nutritious milk content, Ghee has a lot more fat content than regular butter, which helps promote brain development and improve the baby’s healthy immune system.
14. Paneer Cheese
Paneer cheese is considered a substitute for protein from meats. Not only that, it also contains other important nutrients such as Phosphorus, Calcium and Selenium.
However, parents should know that any type of cheese can help children gain weight, you just have to choose the right type for your baby.
15. Organic Oils
Organic oils with a list of ingredients from natural ingredients are one of the most important ingredients that will decide not only your child’s health but also your family nutritious dishes’ taste.
An’s Kitchen recommends you some of the best-selling organic oils:
- Clearspring Organic Flax Oil (250ml)
- Clearspring Organic Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil (250ml)
- Clearspring Organic Hazelnut Oil (250ml)
16. Health Drinks
Currently, there are many kinds of health drinks for babies from 6 months old in the market such as fruit juices and smoothies with extremely diverse flavors and easy to use. These drinks are not only rich in nutrients but also delicious which will make your baby feel more excited to use.
You can refer to some products from famous brands around the world at An’s Kitchen:
- Gerber Juices From Concentrate – Apple Prune Flavor
- Gerber Juices From Concentrate – Apple, Pear, White Grapes Flavor
- Sprout Organics – Organic Baby Fruit mix Grain Pouch
- Ella’s Kitchen – Single Fruit
- Ella’s Kitchen – The One
17. Eggs
18. Chicken Meat
19. Whole grains
Whole grains are unrefined grains that have their outer layer intact, which means they add bulk to the diet and also help in better digestion and smoother bowel movements. The most commonly used whole grain is whole wheat flour.
An’s Kitchen introduces you to some whole grains such as:
- Biona Organic Granola Honey Hazelnut (375g)
- Biona Organic Granola Pure Oaty (375g)
- Freee – Free from Gluten and Milk Cereal Flakes (375g)
20. Oats
Oats has been hailed as a health food the world over, and it’s the top recommended food to treat a number of common ailments. Despite it’s reputation as the ideal food for weight watchers, it is actually perfect for indirectly improving weight gain in babies.
Oats is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in manganese, magnesium, thiamine and phosphorus. Oats is the only cereal containing a legume-like protein, and the immense fiber in oats help to add bulk to dishes. Babies can have oats after six months, and it is a food that can be enjoyed throughout life.
An’s Kitchen hopes that the useful knowledge that we have shared in this article will help you better understand your children’s daily foods. Let’s create more healthy and nutritious eating menus so that your babies will develop comprehensively and gain weight effectively