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Giving Mushroom to Babies - Benefits and Recipes
Although you will find these in the produce section of the supermarket, tucked away somewhere between the vegetables and fruits, mushrooms are neither! They are a fungus. They do not belong in the plant kingdom or the animal kingdom.
Can you Give Mushrooms to a Baby?
There are no regulations in existence or guidelines as to whether you should or shouldn’t feed babies mushrooms.
At what Age can a Baby Eat Mushrooms?
Though there are differing opinions on this, there are broad, 2 schools of thought on this. One says introducing mushrooms to babies should be put off until they are at least 10 months or older. The other camp believes 6months is old enough for mushrooms.
Either way, everyone agrees that mushrooms should be cooked, and cooked well, before being served to babies as the bacteria contained in them will be broken down during the cooking process.
Nutritional Value of Mushrooms
Nutrient
Amount (per 1 cup or 78 grams)
Calories
15.4
Protein
2.2 grams
Dietary Fibre
.7 grams
Potassium
223 mg
Phosphorous
60.2 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
97.3 mg
Sugars
1.2 grams
Benefits of Mushroom for Babies
The health benefits of consuming mushrooms are as unique in its diversity as the nature of the food itself.
1. Boosting Liver health
Mushrooms are one of those rare foods that help detoxification of the liver. They protect the liver from damage. This is particularly helpful for babies and young children as they are more susceptible to jaundice and hepatitis B, which are diseases that cause liver damage.
2. Vitamin D
Most vegetarian diets do not contain adequate amounts of Vitamin D. Vitamin D can be obtained from dairy products and from sunshine. However, living under the Indian sun, most parents avoid exposing their babies to sunshine unless it is the winter.
3. Iron
While non-vegetarian food contains ample iron, it is mostly green leafy vegetables and nuts that provide iron in a vegetarian diet. Iron is an essential component in haemoglobin that is found in red blood cells and is required in the creation of new blood cells.
4. Boosting the Immune System
Mushrooms contain biochemicals that strengthen the immune system. As a baby’s immunological health wanes after three months of age (immunity transferred by the mother lasts about 3 months) modulating the immune system helps a baby stay healthy and recover from ailments quicker.
5. Anti-oxidants
Anti-oxidants help rid the body of “free radicals” that are formed as a by-product during the process of normal metabolism. Free-radicals can cause damage to cells and DNA. Another factor is that anti-oxidants consumed as supplements cannot be used efficiently by the body as it can, anti-oxidants naturally occurring in foods.
Tips to Choose the Right Mushrooms
Always buy fresh mushrooms. If buying packed mushrooms from a store, pick ones that were delivered the same day.
Good mushrooms are dry and do not have cracks.
The “gills” (the underside of the cap) should be brown or pinkish. Do not pick one with black gills.
If they are not packed in plastic, you should be able to smell them. There should be little to no smell. If it smells musty, do not pick it.
Avoid canned mushrooms as it will contain preservatives.
How to Store and Prepare Mushroom?
Mushrooms can be stored safely for up to a week in a refrigerator.
Store them in a paper bag in the fridge or on a tray with a paper towel over it. Do not keep them in an air-tight plastic bag.
When preparing mushrooms, do not soak them in water, as it will lose its flavour. Simply rinse it off quickly or even better, wipe with a damp cloth.
Allergy Risk of Mushrooms for Infant
As with most foods, there is a small possibility of allergy to mushrooms. The population that is allergic to mushrooms is not clearly known but is guessed at around 1%.
However, raw mushrooms could release spores, triggering a pollen allergy that affects breathing. This type of allergy is much more common.
Delicious Recipes with Mushrooms for your Baby
Since mushrooms are usually a side dish, one may be at a loss as to how it could be incorporated in a baby’s menu.
1. Puree
A fantastic way to introduce mushroom into a baby’s diet is mushroom puree for baby.
What You Will Need
Button Mushrooms (finely chopped) – 300gms
Onion (finely chopped) – 1 small
Potatoes (diced) – 150gms
Cream Cheese – 50gms
Butter
Water – 3/4th Cup
Steps to Prepare
In a hot pan, heat some butter and sauté the onions and mushrooms in it until transparent. (medium flame)
Add the water and the potatoes to this and cook further, for about 0 minutes.
Once cooked, blend the mixture in a mixer.
Add the cream cheese and blend once more.
2. Butter Mushroom
You can lower the amounts of garlic, black pepper, herbs and salt as required for your baby’s palette.
What You Will Need
Button Mushrooms (chopped) – 200gms
Garlic (chopped) – 10gms
Butter – 2 tablespoons
Herbs (dried or fresh coriander, parsley, basil or oregano) – 1 teaspoon (dried) or 2 teaspoons (fresh finely chopped)
Black Pepper – ½ teaspoon
Salt – to taste
Steps to Prepare
On a low flame, heat the butter and cook the garlic in it.
When the aroma of garlic fades, add the chopped mushrooms and continue sautéing.
The mushrooms release a lot of water. Cook till the water dries, but the mushrooms are still moist.
Now mix the black pepper, herbs, and salt in and turn off the flame.
This dish can be eaten with rotis, chapattis, plain rice, etc. Note that if you use salted butter in the preparation, add less salt in the last step.
3. Mushroom Pulao
A pulao is a great item into which one can incorporate cooking mushrooms for babies.
What You Will Need
Button Mushrooms (chopped) – 200gms
Oil – 2 tablespoons
Basmati Rice – 200gms
Onion (chopped) - 1 large
Water – 1.75cups
Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
Garlic – 10gms
Ginger – 10gms
Green Chilli – 1
Spices ( ½ teaspoon cumin, 1-inch cinnamon, 2 cardamom, 2 cloves, 2 bay leaf)
Steps to Prepare
Wash the rice and then proceed to soak it for half an hour.
In a pressure cooker, heat the oil and cook the spices in it.
As the spices begin crackling, add the chopped onions and sauté till it gets a golden hue.
Crush and mix the garlic, ginger and green chili and mix it into the onions.
Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Now add the soaked and dried rice and mix it in with the rest.
Add the water and the lemon juice and salt to taste.
Close the lid and cook for 2-3 whistles.
Your mushroom pulao is done! Optionally, you can garnish with coriander leaves.
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Pregnancy leads to weight gain in all women and you need to love your body for the efforts it has taken. Some gain more and some less. I gained around 12 kg and I loved it because I was on the thinner side before pregnancy. But this 12 kg I lost in around 2 months.
Here Are a Few Steps Worth Following
Don't avoid exercise for the first 40 days: It's okay to take rest for the first few days but not complete bed rest. You need to do your daily activities. This will keep you active, happy and energetic. Too much of rest will keep your mood down.
Don't have too much of ghee and a heavy diet: Breastfeeding moms just need 300-500 calories extra then what they had before. So avoid having excess food.
Have a healthy diet: Say yes to fruits, veggies, eggs, milk and nuts. This improves the milk supply and doesn't lead to excess weight gain. Say no to soft drinks and junkies.
Moderate exercise is a must: Start moderate exercise after 3 months like push-ups, knee press, walking and yoga.
Drink cumin water with lemon and honey: Prepare this mix by adding 2 glasses of water to 2 spoons of cumin. Keep boiling the water till it's reduced to one cup of water. Strain this mix and add lemon and honey to it. Have it early morning as this is proven to reduce belly fat. However, I would advice you to start this 6 months post delivery.
Join fitness class if you're into fitness: It's okay to join these classes as they will keep you active and help in making friends and connect with the outside world. However, talk to your gynaecologist before joining the same
Tip: To boost breast milk supply, eat fenugreek seeds, makhana, spinach, soji. Drink around a litre of milk everyday.
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Increasing stress and growing expectations have resulted in many a marriage crumbling. However, even if you're going through a divorce or have already separated, don't let it spoil your child's birthday celebrations. And just how do you handle birthday parties post divorce?
For every child, birthdays happen to be the most important day of the year. It’s vital that you make it a point that your darling feels special on this day, no matter what the circumstances. Even if you and your husband are divorced, it’s no reason to deprive your child of birthday fun.
Tips to Celebrate Baby's Birthday After Divorce
It’s true that post divorce, you and your ex drift apart and move on. However, just think about this from your baby's point of view. For him, you both remain his parents, no matter what the equation is. So, when you think of celebrating his birthday, it’s important to put aside your differences and plan a special party for your little one. Organise the do at a park to provide a refreshing and invigorating environment. Make it a point to take all decisions like the menu, guest list, decorations and return gifts together. Offer to share the cost of the party so that there are no ego clashes on the special day.
1. Individual Celebrations Can Be Double The Fun
If you and your ex parted on an ugly note and are not on cordial terms, celebrating your baby's birthday together after divorce won’t be easy. What’s more, you could even end up in a mud-slinging match that will only upset your baby. A better idea would be that both parents throw separate parties. Of course, it goes without saying that one of you will have to compromise on the date and plan the party for another day. However, your baby will get double the treat and will be made to feel extra special with two cakes and two sets of presents!
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