Avocado is a fruit with high nutritional value, containing various vitamins, rich fatty acids and proteins. It is also high in trace elements such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, earning it the nickname "forest cream."
1. Lowering Cholesterol
Avocados contain a large amount of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that can replace saturated fats in the diet, thereby lowering cholesterol levels.
2. Beauty and Skincare
Avocados are rich in vitamin A, protein, and 30% precious vegetable oil "oleic acid." Its composition is very similar to the skin's natural sebum membrane, making it highly skin-friendly. It has an instant filling and repairing effect on skin damaged by UV exposure and can lock in cellular moisture for a long time, deeply hydrating the skin. Coupled with being rich in vitamin E and carotene, its effects on skincare, sun protection, and health are excellent. Avocado can also be cut and used as a mask to reduce eye bags. (Follow "Star Mom's Kitchen" for 1000+ baby food recipes & home-cooked dishes)
3. Preventing Infant Vascular Malformations
Eating avocados is also a great way to supplement folic acid. Folic acid is a very important vitamin that can prevent fetal congenital neural tube defects and also reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease in adults.
4. Protecting the Digestive System
Avocados are high in fiber. Soluble fiber can remove excess cholesterol from the body, while insoluble fiber helps maintain normal digestive system function and prevent constipation.
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1. Avocado and Apple Puree (Suitable for babies over 7 months old)
Ingredients
Half an avocado, 1/4 of an apple, a little warm water or breast milk
Method
1. Cut the avocado in half. Cut through the flesh around the pit with a knife, then twist the two halves apart with your hands.
2. Scoop out the avocado flesh from the skin with a spoon.
3. Wash the apple, peel it, take 1/4 of it, and cut it into small cubes.
4. Put the apple and avocado into a blender, adding a small amount of water or breast milk.
5. Blend the apple and avocado into a fine puree.
6. Pour the puree into a bowl and it's ready.
2. Avocado Sandwich (Suitable for babies over 1 year old)
Ingredients
3 slices of toast, 1 avocado, 1 egg, 6 slices of cucumber, a little black pepper, an appropriate amount of salad dressing
Method
1. Cut the crusts off the toast.
2. Boil the egg until cooked, peel it, and mash the white and yolk together in a bowl.
3. Remove the pit from the avocado and scoop out the flesh, mashing it into a puree.
4. Pour the avocado puree into the mashed egg, add a small amount of salad dressing, black pepper, and salt, and mix well.
5. Place one slice of toast on a plate and spread the avocado and egg mixture on it.
6. Lay the cucumber slices on top and add some salad dressing.
7. Cover with another slice of toast, spread another layer of avocado and egg mixture, and place another slice of toast on top. Then, cut it diagonally into triangles.
8. Place the toast on a plate and serve.
3. Avocado Oat Milk (Suitable for babies over 1 year old)
Ingredients
1 avocado, 200ml milk (formula milk can also be used), 3 tablespoons of oats, 1 teaspoon of sugar, half a cup of hot water
Method
1. Pour oats into a cup, add hot water that just covers the oats, and stir well.
2. Take an appropriate amount of oats and spread them evenly on the bottom of the cup, filling about 1/3 of the cup.
3. Wash the avocado, cut it in half, and remove the flesh.
4. Put the avocado in a blender, add milk and half a teaspoon of sugar, and blend into avocado milk.
5. Use a spoon to scoop the avocado milk into the cup, layering it on top of the oats, filling about 1/3 of the cup.
6. Clean the blender, blend the oats, milk, and half a teaspoon of white sugar into an oat paste.
7. Spread the oat paste on top of the avocado milk layer in the cup.
4. Avocado Egg Salad (Suitable for babies over 2 years old)
Avocado Egg Salad
Ingredients
1 avocado, 2 eggs, a little salt, a little crushed black pepper
Method
1. Pour water into a pot, wash the eggs, and place them in the pot to boil until cooked.
2. Remove the boiled eggs from the pot, let them cool, and then peel them.
3. Peel and pit the avocado, then cut it into small pieces.
4. Cut the eggs into bite-sized pieces.
5. Mix the egg pieces and avocado pieces in a bowl.
6. Season with a little salt and crushed black pepper.
7. Gently mix and serve.
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