First Bites

November 15, 2014

Gone are the days of opening up a jar of pureed ham and peas. Parents today are highly attuned to food and nutrition, with organic, whole foods being the status quo even for the youngest munchers. Dietician and childhood culinary nutrition specialist White presents parents with a concise look at nutrition along with 75 recipes, complete with nutrition profiles, for babies and toddlers to explore and enjoy. With brief entries on meal planning, kitchen equipment, and storage tips, the author's superfood recipes ("vibrant and exploding with flavor and nutrition") include such creations as white bean sandwich spread, blueberry Greek yogurt minimuffins, and zucchini flatbread. Not all is brown rice and oatmeal, however. White also features such crowd-pleasers as chocolate dipped pretzels and banana chocolate chip bread. VERDICT Most parents eventually conclude that little ones can eat whatever healthy dish you are enjoying (just smash up or blend), but White's focus on the known 50 superfoods will get everyone off to a great start. Bon Appetit!

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