Day 1 of Asparagus

Asparagus plants will shoot up new asparagus spears for 6-8 weeks during the growing season! Asparagus is full of Vitamin C, fiber, some B vitamins and folic acid. Just 5 spears of steamed asparagus contain 2 grams of protein!

Asparagus, like broccoli or cauliflower, is not a good choice for one of Baby's first vegetables as it may cause gas and may be a bit hard for a young infant to digest. Asparagus is best given to an infant between 8-10 months old. If your baby has had any digestive issues, it would be best to introduce asparagus into the diet later rather than sooner!

Many people find that asparagus gives them a bit of gassiness and bloating. You may want to also take note of the fact that your baby's urine may change. Many babies who eat asparagus will have urine with a very bitter smell and quite possibly color changes due to the asparagus!

I actually scrapped the asparagus skin just in case it is too hard for my boy. If your baby is good in chewing, you don't need to scrap the skin, you can just chop the asparagus finely.

Below are the methods on how to prepare today's meal:

(1) Sauteed the onions, garlic till fragrant.
(2) Then add in minced chicken and tomatoes, stir well.
(3) Then add the carrots, button mushrooms, potato, and stir well.
(4) Add water.
(5) Simmer till it boiled for about 15 minutes. Then add the asparagus and pasta.
(6) Cooked till the pasta is soft.
(7) Add the Parmesan cheese to the pasta.
(8) Blend or mash to the desired consistency.

Schedule for Today:
Morning (8 am to 9 am): Breastmilk
Noon (11 am to 12pm): Lunch, continue with breastmilk as and when needed
Early Afternoon (2pm to 3pm): Some fruit puree/snack & breastmilk as and when needed
Late Afternoon (5pm to 6pm): Dinner & breastmilk as and when needed
Night (after 6pm): Breastmilk

Allergy Reaction:
No allergy was observed

Texture of Food:
Same as previous

Amount of Food:
1/2 teaspoon of garlic + 1 teaspoon of chopped onions + 1 baby carrot + 2 sticks of asparagus + 1 tablespoon of potatoes + 1 tablespoon of minced chicken + 3 tablespoons of pasta + 1 tablespoon of button mushroom + 1 teaspoon of butter + 2 tablespoons of tomatoes + 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese

Baby reaction:
He loves his pasta.

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