Avocado and Pear Purée
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(Jun.15.10)
Creamy and delicious, avocado is a nutritious fat to add to any purée. You can add some raw garlic before mashing if baby is getting sick—it’s a great way to boost the immune system.
¼ avocado
¼ pear*
1. Remove the pit from the avocado and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Peel the pear.
2. Mash together or use your hand blender/chopper. Serve immediately. Makes about 1 cup (250 mL).
* Papaya or banana can be used as well as or instead of pear. Next time add some blueberries.
Nutritional Information
Avocados are a good source of vitamin K, fibre, vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate, copper, and potassium.
Registered Nutritionist (Dip. ION and RNCP) and mother of two, Lianne Phillipson-Webb is the founder of Sprout Right, a health and nutrition service specializing in pre-conception, pre-natal and post-natal care for women and their families. Her one-of-a-kind Mommy Chef Classes teach participants about nutrition while making a week’s work of healthy organic meals for baby or toddler. For those outside of Toronto, Lianne’s mommy chef DVDs provide a great resource for new moms who wish to learn more about Baby’s first foods. And don't forget to pick up a copy of her new book, Sprout Right.
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