Food beta
Combining foods
Draft for testing. Awaiting dietitian review; not medical advice.
Mix once she's tried the parts
After a few single foods, combine them freely. Add one new food at a time to things she already likes.
Three parts to a plate
Aim for a starchy food, a vegetable or fruit, and an iron-rich food such as meat, fish, egg, lentils or beans.
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A starchy food
For example, potato.
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A vegetable or fruit
For example, broccoli.
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An iron-rich food
For example, lentils.
Iron likes vitamin C
Plant iron is absorbed better with vitamin C. Pair lentils, beans or fortified cereal with tomato, pepper, broccoli, orange or berries.
One new allergen at a time
Give a new allergen on its own day, early in the day, so you can watch her for two hours.
Flavour without salt
Herbs, garlic, onion, mild spices and a squeeze of lemon add taste. Leave out stock cubes, gravy and soy sauce.
Ideas to start with
Lentils with pumpkin and pepper, salmon with potato and peas, porridge with mashed berries. See the recipes for more.
Sources
Draft for testing. Awaiting dietitian review; not medical advice.