Nutrients for Babies

What are the nutrients for baby in his first year?

Iron and vitamin C:
The spinach and liver are rich in iron. When combined with the broth of tomato, are adding vitamin C to the diet. Remember to always combine iron with vitamin C, because in this way to better absorb iron in the small of your baby.

Avoid giving citrus such as lemon, orange or grapefruit in the first year of life, as they are the only citrus acidity can cause allergies or your baby’s intestine.

Vitamin A:
Carrots and beets are useful because they often contain vitamin A (carotenes), and antioxidants that help cell regeneration.

Taurine:
Protein foods like chicken and meat contain taurine which is important in the development of the retina of your baby.

Lutein:
To find a few foods, such as some vegetables (onion, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms), and is important because it helps protect your eyes from damage caused by blue light.

Zinc:
Zinc modulates the immune system involved in the metabolism of some nutrients and promotes cell reproduction and tissue repair. Some foods that contain wheat are cereals and corn, plus chicken and beef.

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