Terjumpa buah apricot ni..RM10 sekotak kecik ni..FRESH lagi..orait la kan..jarang jumpa buah ni..plan nak buat apricot puree for my baby..jom baca health benefit buah apricot ni untuk si kecil..
APRICOT BABY FOOD RECIPE: PICKING THE RIGHT FRUIT
You can make apricot puree using either fresh or frozen apricots. Fresh apricots are best during high summer months. When picking out a fruit, look for a deep yellow to orange shade. The outer skin should not have any blemishes, bruises, cuts, or worrisome visual abnormalities. When an apricot is ripe, it will give a little bit when squeezed. Be sure not to squeeze the fruit too hard, or it will bruise. Apricots that feel hard are not ripe. Apricots that are not ripe will be hard throughout, rather than sodt and juicy. An average sizer apricot will make approximately 4 ounces of puree, or approximately fill up 4 cubes in an ice cube tray. Take this into consideration when making the recipe. You may want to double or triple the recipe for a desired yield
APRICOT BABY FOOD RECIPE: HEALTH BENEFITS
Vitamin A
Apricots are a great source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is present in a number of foods. Vitamin A helps to promote normal vision, proper immune system function, maintaining healthy skin, teeth,and promoting skeletal and soft tissue development.
There are two different types of vitamin A. The first type, preformed vitamin A, is found in meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. The second type, provitamin A, is found in fruits and vegetables. The most common type of provitamin A in foods and dietary supplements is beta-carotene.
Potassium
Apricots provide a great amount of potassium. Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte that helps you maintain proper fluid balance, aids in muscle function, and helps regulate heartbeat. Potassium also promotes healthy digestion and strong bones.
Fiber
Apricots contain significant amounts of fiber, both soluble and insoluble. The soluble fiber content is especially high which in adults promotes healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels. FIber naturally combats constipation and is a great component of apricots in order to promote digestive health and regularity.
APRICOT BABY FOOD RECIPE: INGREDIENTS
• Apricots
• Breast Milk/Formula, or Water (optional)
APRICOT BABY FOOD RECIPE: STEPS
1. Wash the apricot
2. Peel the fruit
3. Puree the apricot by chosen method
4. Add chosen liquid to achieve desired consistency (optional)
5. Serve the puree or freeze
Jom buat apricot puree utk si kecil..
