Melon Salad
Suitable for: 8 months to 10 months old baby
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cubed melon (Cantaloupe, Watermelon or other melons)
- 1/2 banana, peeled and diced
- 1 peeled, pitted and diced peach
Preparation Method:
Step 1: Combine all fruits and serve as a finger food. Give a gentle mashing if needed.
Step 2: If you decide to puree, simply place the fruits into your choice of appliance for pureeing and puree as needed. There should be no need to add liquid.
Step 3: Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.
Nutritional Value of 100g of Melon (Cantaloupe):
| 1 | Folates | 21 ug |
| 2 | Vitamin A | 3382 IU |
| 3 | Vitamin C | 36.7 mg |
| 4 | Vitamin E | 0.05 mg |
| 5 | Vitamin K | 2.5 mcg |
| 6 | Potassium | 267 mg |
| 7 | Calcium | 9 mg |
| 8 | Magnesium | 12 mg |
| 9 | Carotene-a | 2020 ug |
| 10 | Zinc | 0.18 mg |
Nutritional Value of 100g of Banana:
|
1 |
Dietary Fiber |
2.6 g |
|
2 |
Vitamin A |
64 IU |
|
3 |
Vitamin C |
8.7 mg |
|
4 |
Vitamin E |
0.1 mg |
|
5 |
Potassium |
358 mg |
|
6 |
Calcium |
5 mg |
|
7 |
Magnesium |
27 mg |
|
8 |
Phosphorus |
22 mg |
|
9 |
Zinc |
0.15 mg |
|
10 |
Manganese |
0.27 mg |
Nutritional Value of 100g of Peach:
|
1 |
Folates |
4 ug |
|
2 |
Vitamin A |
326 IU |
|
3 |
Vitamin C |
6.6 mg |
|
4 |
Vitamin E |
0.73 mg |
|
5 |
Potassium |
190 mg |
|
6 |
Calcium |
6 mg |
|
7 |
Magnesium |
9 mg |
|
8 |
Phosphorus |
11 mg |
|
9 |
Lutein-zeaxanthin |
91 ug |
|
10 |
Carotene-B |
162 ug |
Benefits of Melon Salad:
Cantaloupe, Watermelon and other melons are very high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and even Calcium.
The cantaloupe contains an amazing amount of beta-carotene making it a must have for healthy vision and eye development.
Banana is rich in potassium, which helps to maintain healthy blood pressure. Bananas also contain lots of fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin B2.
Bananas can also help to protect against stomach ulcers and ulcer damage. They are also extremely easy to digest and suitable for babies.
Peaches are also high in Vitamin C and Vitamin A and they contain a great amount of fiber. They are also a natural laxative.
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