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Choosing and storing potatoes
When selecting potatoes, opt for those with light brown skin. Gently peel to reveal yellow flesh, as they provide a smoother texture and a more fragrant taste compared to white-skinned potatoes.
When choosing potatoes, avoid perfectly round, blemish-free, sprouted, or green spots as these indicate potential issues for a child's health.
Store potatoes in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Avoid storing potatoes in the fridge or freezer as they are prone to sprouting in humid conditions.
To reduce toxins, soak potatoes in diluted saltwater for 30 minutes before cooking, and add a bit of vinegar during the cooking process.
Techniques for preserving nutrients in potato preparation
Steaming is the best way to cook potatoes. After peeling, thinly slice or dice the potatoes, place them in a small bowl, and steam them in a rice cooker. Add a little water to the pot and place the bowl inside for steaming. Once cooked, mash the potatoes and mix with formula milk for your child to enjoy or for them to practice chewing with diced potatoes.
Steaming is a nutrient-preserving method for potatoes. Additionally, you can dice and boil the potatoes before mashing for your baby to enjoy.
How to make mashed potatoes with formula milk
– Method 1: After cleaning and peeling the potatoes, steam them until soft, then use a spoon to mash them. Mix formula milk according to the instructions on the box and gradually blend it into the potatoes until the mixture is smooth. Feed your baby once a day, 2 to 3 times a week. As your baby gets used to it, you can add diced steamed apples or carrots for them to pick up.
– Method 2: After thoroughly washing and peeling the potatoes, steam or boil them in water. Pay attention to the right amount of water and potatoes. When the potatoes are tender, mash them and mix with formula milk for your baby to enjoy.
Boil or steam the potatoes as mentioned above, remove the fibrous part from broccoli, finely chop, steam, and then mix with potatoes for your baby to relish. Here's a tip for moms: if not mixing formula milk with potatoes, you can switch it up by using bone broth mixed with potatoes and broccoli. Bone broth may not be as nutrient-rich, but its sweet taste is appealing and encourages better eating. Choose rib or knuckle bones for better results than marrow bones.
Common foods to mix with potatoes include: carrots, peas, turnips, pumpkins; chicken, beef, pork, sweet corn......
Answering the question: “Is mashed potatoes good for a baby's height?”
Potatoes contain a good amount of carbohydrates and energy, rich in valuable fiber and protein. While potatoes can substitute for rice, they cannot replace milk and butter. Moms need to balance the baby's diet, encourage variety to prevent aversions, avoid nutritional deficiencies, and ensure proper height development. For optimal height growth, milk and dairy products containing calcium are essential.
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