Vitamin A in 1 Day of Foods for Baby
1/4 cup (approx. 2 ounces) baked sweet potato offers 9609 IU
1/4 cup (approx. 2 ounces) of peaches offer 126 IU
1/4 cup (approx 2 ounces) of pureed avocado provides 84 IU
1/4 cup (approx. 2 ounces) plain whole milk yogurt serves up 61 IU
TOTAL: 9880 IU of Vitamin A
Just 2 ounces of mashed sweet potato takes care of the RDI of Vitamin A for babies and children up to the age of 8 years – just 2 ounces!
Here is a great recipe for Vitamin A rich sweet potatoes that the whole family can enjoy:
Maple Baked Sweet Potatoes with Wheat Germ
Ingredients:
3 medium sized sweet potatoes/yams
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ*
cinnamon and/or nutmeg to taste – start with 1 teaspoon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
1. Peel then rinse the sweet potatoes, cut into small chunks
2. Put the chunks into a medium bowl, then drizzle on 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/3 cup maple syrup
3. Sprinkle on the cinnamon and/or nutmeg then sprinkle on the wheat germ and mix to combine
4. Place sweet potato chunks into baking dish and cover with foil
5. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake another 15-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender
6. When finished baking, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and stir to combine all the wonderful flavors. Serve warm.
*Wheat is typically introduced around 8 months of age and after baby is tolerating other grains. It is a possible allergen and celiacs should not eat it; it should be offered with the advice of your pediatrician.
Options:
Puree and serve
Puree and add peaches and/or yogurt for a juicy twist
Mash in some applesauce
Mash and serve in a bowl with a baby spoon. Let baby use the spoon to practice; this mix will cling well to the spoon!
1/4 cup (approx. 2 ounces) baked sweet potato offers 9609 IU
1/4 cup (approx. 2 ounces) of peaches offer 126 IU
1/4 cup (approx 2 ounces) of pureed avocado provides 84 IU
1/4 cup (approx. 2 ounces) plain whole milk yogurt serves up 61 IU
TOTAL: 9880 IU of Vitamin A
Just 2 ounces of mashed sweet potato takes care of the RDI of Vitamin A for babies and children up to the age of 8 years – just 2 ounces!
Here is a great recipe for Vitamin A rich sweet potatoes that the whole family can enjoy:
Maple Baked Sweet Potatoes with Wheat Germ
Ingredients:
3 medium sized sweet potatoes/yams
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ*
cinnamon and/or nutmeg to taste – start with 1 teaspoon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
1. Peel then rinse the sweet potatoes, cut into small chunks
2. Put the chunks into a medium bowl, then drizzle on 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/3 cup maple syrup
3. Sprinkle on the cinnamon and/or nutmeg then sprinkle on the wheat germ and mix to combine
4. Place sweet potato chunks into baking dish and cover with foil
5. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake another 15-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender
6. When finished baking, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and stir to combine all the wonderful flavors. Serve warm.
*Wheat is typically introduced around 8 months of age and after baby is tolerating other grains. It is a possible allergen and celiacs should not eat it; it should be offered with the advice of your pediatrician.
Options:
Puree and serve
Puree and add peaches and/or yogurt for a juicy twist
Mash in some applesauce
Mash and serve in a bowl with a baby spoon. Let baby use the spoon to practice; this mix will cling well to the spoon!
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