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Pumpkins contain some of the best nutritional compounds ever. They are highly loaded with Vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta Carotene is one of the plant carotenoids that when eaten and digested, turns into Vitamin A in the human body. Beta Carotene may reduce the risk of cancer as well as heart disease. It also may be responsible for combating or putting off the degenerative effects of ageing. Beta Carotene is also responsible for "Orange Babies".

Prep:

20 MIN

Servings:

1 BABY

Submitted by:

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Ingredients

PUMPKIN: (one cup - cooked)
VITAMINS:
Vitamin A - 12230 IU
Vitamin C - 11.5 mg
Vitamin K - 2.0
Folate (important during pregnancy) - 22 mcg
Niacin - 1.01 mg
MINERALS:
Potassium - 364 mg
Phosphorus - 74 mg
Magnesium - 22 mg
Calcium - 37 mg
Sodium - 2 mg
Iron - 1.40 mg
Also contains trace amounts of zinc, manganese and copper.

Directions

1.
Apple Pumpkin Puree Baby Food Recipe (6-8 months)
2.
1 sugar pumpkin
3.
3 Apples, peeled & cored (use Macintosh, Gala, Braeburn or Granny Smith)
4.
water
5.
cinnamon, nutmeg (optional - sprinkle into the cooking water or when you puree/mash)
6.
1. Halve the pumpkin, peel and de-seed it then cut into cubes
7.
2. Slice the apples
8.
3. Add 3 inches of water to a pot and then insert a steamer basket - add the pumpkin cubes and apples
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4. Bring water to a boil and then steam gently until soft and cooked. Be sure to check on the water level
10.
Puree or mash as needed for your baby.
11.
NOTE : Pumpkin is very watery so baking is the best method - you may peel, de-seed and steam chunks of you prefer.
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