Delicious Baby Food Recipes

Posted on July 2, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

Easy and Delicious Asparagus Facts and Recipes

Asparagus is a delicious vegetable, but in addition to being good tasting, asparagus is full of nutritional benefits that are good for you. Rich in folic acid, potassium, fiber and other vitamins, asparagus is a low calorie, fat-free food that is also low sodium and cholesterol free. With all of the bonuses that come with adding the vegetable to your recipes, there's no reason not to give asparagus a try.

When and how should you select and prepare fresh asparagus? Asparagus has a rather short growing season that goes from April to May. Although you can find asparagus year round, May is the month where you can find the best choice in produce markets. Make sure to look for stalks with closed, tight tips and bright green color from top to bottom of the stem. After bringing it home, store fresh asparagus in the refrigerator and use within 2 days.

Preparation is simple. Holding the base of the stalk firmly, bend it and the end will break off at the tough part that isn't good eating. You can then either leave the asparagus stalks whole or cut into pieces or diagonally. To cook, heat to boiling in about half an inch of water in a large skillet. Reduce to medium and cook for about 5 minutes or until the vegetable is tender crisp. This is just the basic method of cooking asparagus. Canned asparagus is also easily prepared in a variety of casseroles and other family recipes. There are many very wonderful recipes to try using asparagus; here are a few. Enjoy!

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
2 - 15 oz cans asparagus spears, drained
cup soft breadcrumbs

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Add soup and cheese; cook until cheese melts and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Layer half each egg slices, asparagus spears, and cheese sauce in a lightly greased 10x6x2 inch baking dish; repeat layers. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 325 F for 30 minutes. Serves 8.

Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

1 lbs fresh asparagus spears
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup butter
2 tsp sugar
tsp cornstarch
cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp grated lemon rind

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook, covered, in a small amount of boiling water until crisp but tender. Arrange in a serving dish. Combine egg, butter, sugar, and cornstarch in top of double boiler; bring water to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes or until thickened. Add lemon juice; cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over asparagus and sprinkle with lemon rind. Serves 4.

About the author: Looking for ways to feed your family well and get out of the kitchen quickly? Find easy and delicious family recipes at 'Quick and Easy Family Recipes' http://quickandeasyfamilyrecipes.com

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/recipes-articles/easy-and-delicious-asparagus-facts-and-recipes-385933.html

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Some delicious healthy food recipes for my 18 months old baby?
    Hi,
    Please share some delicious healthy food recipes for my 18 months old baby. Now he is interested to have Varieties of food.

    • ANSWER:
      Glad to see you interested on cooking homemde healthy food for your little one!

      1) meatload

      Meat loaf is a great meal for toddlers since it doesn't need to be cut and is easy to eat. Here is a quick and easy recipe to make that will have your toddler asking for seconds!

      Ingredients:

      1 pound ground beef
      1 1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned oatmeal (not instant)
      1/4 cup American cheese, grated
      1/4 cup minced onion
      1 cup milk
      2/3 cup tomatoes, chopped
      1/2 teaspoon celery salt
      1 egg, beaten

      Directions:

      Combine all ingredients together and mix well. Pack into a loaf pan that has been greased and bake at 350F for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

      2) Homemade macarini and cheese

      Macaroni and cheese is a classic kid favorite. Most children love the taste of a great macaroni and cheese recipe, especially if it's extra cheesy. Here is a recipe to try when making your next round of mac n cheese.

      Ingredients:

      6 ounces of cheddar cheese
      4 ounces of mozzarella cheese
      1/2 pound (2 cups) uncooked elbow macaroni
      4 tablespoons unsalted butter
      1 tablespoon all purpose flour
      1 1/2 cups half and half or light cream
      1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
      Dash of hot-pepper sauce
      1/2 teaspoon salt
      8 cups water

      Directions:

      Shred cheese. Put butter in a large saucepan and heat on medium until melted. Add flour and stir until mixture is smooth and you no longer see the flour. Stir in half-and-half cream until mixture is smooth again. Cook until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, this should take about 4 minutes. Turn off heat and add shredded cheeses, salt, Worcestershire sauce and hot-pepper sauce. Stir in until cheeses are melted and set mixture off to the side. Add macaroni to boiling water and boil uncovered until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and add to cheese sauce that is set aside. Stir well to completely cover the macaroni, serve immediately.

      3) Chicken Rice Stew For Baby

      Stews and soups are great for babies when they are made properly. In the beginning you will make the pieces of food small and soft so they are easy for baby to swallow and then over time you can begin to introduce larger items and textures to the stew.

      1 cup cooked cubed chicken or turkey
      1/4 cup cooked rice
      1/4 cup cooked vegetables
      1/4 cup chicken broth
      1/4 cup breast milk or formula

      Puree all ingredients together and then pour the mixture into ice cube trays to make food cubes. If you don't want make food cubes or don't have enough ice cube trays you can make food plops by taking a spoonful of the pureed stew and placing it on a baking sheet and then placing that into the freezer immediately. Once your portions are frozen take them out and place in a large resealable bag to use at a later date. Don't forget to label and date the bag as well.

      Bon Apetit!

  2. QUESTION:
    Can I use baby food for recipes in Deceptively Delicious?
    I have a LOT of leftover baby food that my child (who's almost a year and a half old now) doesn't eat often anymore. I recently picked up a cookbook that calls for purreed veggies to make food healthier (I have a lot of sweet potato, carrot, and butternut squash baby food, as well as banana..all that the recipes calls for alot) Is babyfood the same thing, and could I use what's left of the baby food instead of purreeing for now?

    • ANSWER:
      Surely. And it's not bad as sandwich spreads; banana and whole grain bread is nice.
      Also, you could use them as soup starters.

  3. QUESTION:
    Mommies would you like to exchange baby food recipes?
    These are my latest success
    1. Chicken apple soup
    cook I piece of chicken tenderloin with half and apple, 1 small red-skin potato, 5-6 baby carrots and one 5 inch celery stick along with a pinch of cumin powder and mace. Once cooked, throw away the celery stick puree everything else with a little butter and a dash of salt (optional). even you can enjoy it with a dash of hot sauce and crushed pepper.

    2. Mango fun- puree ripe chopped up mango and cooked pear (equal parts)...simply delicioso:-)

    I look forward to all the delicious recipes. Thank you ladies.

    • ANSWER:
      Yum! Your recipes sound great!

      My latest is organic pasta; boiled then blended. Blended with steamed red pepper and steamed zucchini.

      Another one I make is steamed broccoli pureed with steamed potato

      I also make a millet/squash dish. You buy the millet (small pebbles is what it looks like) blend it prior to cooking to create a "dust" then cook using the instructions on the package. Blend it together with a baked/steamed squash...yumm!

      My son also LOVES yam (steamed and pureed) mixed with mashed tofu.

  4. QUESTION:
    im pregnant are there any food recipes out there that are both delicious & healthy for me & my growing baby?
    hello i just found out im pregnant the doctor told me to eat healthy but so far all the healthy foods ive found taste disgusting or else there very delicious but end up making me sick is there any health good tasting meals i can eat without getting sick or feeling bored with what im eating

    • ANSWER:
      yes you should eat healthy and take prenatals, but don't kill your self doing it. My first doctor said I could eat whatever I want he didn't care, and then I switched to a psycho midwife. She wanted me to eat quinoua 24/7! Quinoa is similar to couscous only high in protein and fiber. Switch from regular pasta to whole grain/wheat pasta. Any kind of beans: mung, kidney, red, black, pinto, garbamnzo... All extrtemely good for you.. Bean salad, can of drained and rinsed kidney bneans and chick peas, chopped red onion, cooked pasta, and homemade balsamic vinnagrette, eat cold. Fruit: fruit like mango, blueberries, papaya, strawberries, pomegranite, are all very high in vitamin c abd loaded with antioxidants.
      **Make sure youre vitamins have folic acid as it is extremely important for your babies development.
      Vegatables: My midwafe wanted me to have a ton of vegetables a day.. Kale, swiss chard, seaweed, beets, collard greens... She wanted me to have it all, all the time. Don't go crazy over it,. Raw vegetables like broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, and celery with dressing are good to snack on during the day and try to eat a big mixed salad or some cooked vegetables (or both) with dinner. Fish is very good for you and high in omega 3 try to steer away from tuna, albacore and swordfish, as they're higher in mercury. Wild salmon is probably the best choice. Go to foodnetwork.com or allrecipies for recipies.
      Also granola is very good to snack on.
      Chicken, buffalo, beef, turkey, ..Pork-ehhh.
      Here is a very good recipe you can try:
      shrimp or roasted chicken primavera:
      raw shrimp or previoulsy roasted chicken ( or you could do raw add right after the garlic and cook for at least 6 minutes)
      whole grain rotini
      thawed frozen broccoli, peas, spinach/ or fresh, just cook longer
      asparagus
      extra virgin olive oil as needed (approx 2 tablespoons)
      grated parmesan cheese
      1 small sweet onion
      3 cloves minced garlic
      garlic powder
      dried basil and fresh if available
      1 t lemon juice
      dried oregano

      First thing to do is heat the water
      Then heat the evoo, add the onion cook till soft then the garlic then the aspargus. ADD THE HERBS, Cook for approx 2 minutes than cook the vegetables (add the garlic powder) and chicken, those just need to be reheated. (If your using the shrimp allow at least 5 minfor them to cook beofre the pasta is done)
      When pasta's done drain, mix with everything in a large bowl add at least 3 tablespoons parm cheese, fresh/dried basil and lemon juice. enjoy!

      When you go foodshopping read the labels, try to buy organic and all natural if possible. TRY TO AVOID: monosodium glutamate (MSG), high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, sacchrine, splenda, BHA, BHT, food coloring especially yellow 6, nitrates,

      good luck

  5. QUESTION:
    1 year old delicious food recipes?
    My baby almost eats anything. But she some times decides to be fussy and refuses to taste what I offer until I give her a toy or make her busy, until she comes a long and eats. I always think of what to cook her but I don't have much ideas. Usually, she eats what we're having. But sometimes we have things that she can't have like ready to serve soups or pizza.

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.thebestofrawfood.com/raw-food-breakfast-recipes.html
      http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/feed12yr.html
      http://www.wellsphere.com/children-s-health-article/organic-baby-food-gluten-free-recipe-of-the-month-summer-fruit-with-nut-cream-or-fruit-puree/26962


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Recipe For Infants

Posted on July 2, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich Recipe

Does anyone have any good chocolate chip cookie sandwich recipes? Im looking to

make a batch of them for a church bake sale, but I dont have a Cookie Sandwich

Recipe myself. Im not looking for ice cream-cookie sandwiches. Im talking about a cookie sandwich that has cream in the middle, like you were to buy at a cookie

shop or something. I guess what Im really looking for is the Cookie Sandwich Recipe for the cream filling stuff, not the cookies.3/4cup softened butter

2cups powdered sugar
1tsp vanilla
1egg
beat above ingredients together in the order given until light and fluffy.

Nutella Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas

2 eggs
1/2 cup Nutella
1 & 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
4 bananas, sliced
1/4 cup maple syrup

Whisk eggs in a bowl with Nutella until smooth; add milk and oil, whisking until combined. In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder. Add egg mixture to dry

ingredients; allow batter to rest for 5 minutes. Spoon batter onto hot griddle; cook both sides until golden brown. In the meantime, Cookie Sandwich Recipe make

topping by melting butter in skillet over medium heat; add sugar and cook, stirring until mixture becomes slightly brownedwatch carefully so as not to burn. Add

bananas, cooking until softened, about 2 minutes. Add maple syrup and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and spoon onto pancakes. If desired, serve with extra maple article from

About the Author:
Does anyone have any good chocolate chip cookie sandwich recipes? Im looking to

make a batch of them for a church bake sale, but I dont have a Cookie Sandwich

Recipe myself. Im not looking for ice cream-cookie sandwiches. Im talking about a cookie sandwich that has cream in the middle, like you were to buy at a cookie

Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Chocolate-Chip-Cookie-Sandwich-Recipe/1013909

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Is there any website that provides you with the recipe for infants? Like what to give during the day and when?

    • ANSWER:

  2. QUESTION:
    What is a good recipe for Homemade Infant Formula?
    I read that FDA says not to give infants homemade formula but I do not fully trust and never have trusted the FDA they could be in cahoots with the Infant Formula companies. I read some of the ingredients in some of the commerical infant formulas on the market today. I was not impressed. Homemade formula seems like a better choice to me. Of course Breastfeeding is best. But does anyone know of a great recipe for Homemade Infant Formula?

    • ANSWER:
      I don't know how great any of the recipes for homemade infant formula are, but there are several to be found online. Here is a website that has recipes for cow-milk based, goat-milk based and liver-based infant formula. http://www.mercola.com/2005/oct/11/healthy_alternative_to_conventional_infant_formula_part_1.htm
      Regardless if you exclusively breast feed your baby, use a commercially made infant formula or try one of the recipes for homemade, you will find many opinions on the pros and cons of each choice. I have heard of a few people who claim not to "trust" the FDA, and certainly caution is always prudent, but infant formula is one of the most regulated products on the market. I can only imagine the lawsuits facing the FDA if they did not test and improve infant formula on a regular basis. People get very testy when their children's lives are messed with. Few pediatricians recommend using homemade infant formula. Even websites that promote healthy food alternatives for babies rarely recommend homemade infant formula. http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/tipbabyinfantformula.htm
      I have 4 children of my own, 1 grandson, and I have provided child care in my home for 20 years. I have fed babies breast milk, commercially prepared infant formula, and 1 baby got goat's milk. I have never fed a baby homemade infant formula. I can only say based on my experience that both breast milk and commercially prepared infant formula are fine choices. Many of those "babies" are now grown adults and all are healthy, intelligent, and happy individuals regardless if they received breast milk, commercial infant formula or a combination of the 2. Try searching for "homemade infant formula" and you will find many websites to read through before making your final decision.

  3. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have any healthy, tasty, easy & cheap recipes suitable for infants and adults alike?
    I'm stuck in the same old routine at the moment of bolognese, stews, casseroles, meatballs & pasta, roast dinners, etc,etc. I really need some healthy food that we can all eat as a family that doesn't cost too much !!
    by the way, we all love vegetables, especially the kids, but i'm running out of ideas with what to do with them!

    • ANSWER:
      Prevention Magazine has tons of great, easy, healthy recipes in slideshow format here: http://buzz.prevention.com/show

      Also, if they like vegetables, try these veggie dips as a great snack (Spinach Pesto dip, creamy veggie dip and yogurt and cucumber dip) heres the recipe link:

      http://buzz.prevention.com/want-a-flat-belly-take-a-dip/

  4. QUESTION:
    does anyone have a "healthy cake" recipe for an infant's 1st birthday?
    it doesn't need to be fancy, but i'd prefer not to make it all sugary!

    • ANSWER:
      LOW FAT CAKE

      3 egg whites
      1/3 c. low fat applesauce
      1 1/4 c. water
      1 any flavor cake mix

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking pans with non-stick cooking spray, mix cake mix, water, applesauce and egg whites in large bowl with electric batter at low speed (or beat 2 minutes by hand). Pour batter in pan. Bake according to box directions or until done. Cool in pan on rack, and remove, when cool apply low fat frosting

  5. QUESTION:
    indian food recipes for infants?

    • ANSWER:


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Meals And Recipes

Posted on July 2, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

Slowcooker Recipes for Easy, Tasty, and Economical Meals

Busy lives! Aren't we all busy, busy, busy? Bring out the crockpot or slow cooker and you can make some tasty, economical meals for your family and cut down your kitchen time too. For these recipes, all you have to do is add a salad, perhaps a bread, and you've got dinner. Dessert can be elaborate or as simple as sugar-free cookies or a bowl of sugar-free ice cream.

PORK ROAST WITH ONIONS AND POTATOES

This recipe requires a 4-quart slowcooker for best results.

Approximately 3 lb boneless pork loin roast, trim off fat

1 large garlic clove, sliced

5 medium potatoes, washed, cubed, unpeeled

1 large onion, sliced

3/4 cup water (or tomato juice, if desired)

1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp cold water

Make slits in roast in insert slices of garlic. Place roast under broiler to brown. Put potatoes in slow cooker. Add 1/2 the onion slices. Place roast atop vegetables and cover with remaining onions. Combine water or juice with soy sauce and pour over roast. Place lid on slowcooker and cook on low about 8 hours. When ready to serve, remove roast and vegetables from cooker. Combine cornstarch and cold water. Add to the liquid in the slow cooker. Turn cooker to high until liquid is thickened. Slice meat and serve thickened liquid over the meat and vegetables.

This recipe has a few more protein grams than carbs so it is excellent for diabetics who want to enjoy some good old "meat and potatoes".

COWBOY CASSEROLE

1 medium onion, chopped

1 1/4 lbs 90% lean ground beef

6 medium potatoes, unpeeled, sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

16 oz can kidney beans

15 oz can diced tomatoes

2 tbsp flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, rinse with hot water and drain. Mix flour into diced tomatoes, stir until flour is smooth.

Layer into slow cooker in the following order; onion, beef, potatoes, garlic and beans. Pour tomatoes over all and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours or until potatoes are tender.

About the author: A grandmother with diabetes along with other autoimmune diseases, Linda likes to share with others what she has learned about dealing with her health issues. For more of her writings and recipes, go to her website at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/crockpot-recipes-articles/slowcooker-recipes-for-easy-tasty-and-economical-meals-528172.html

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What are some healthy meals/recipes for Pregnant women?
    I am pregnant and want to start eating healthier. I've never really been much of a cook, so I kind of go blank when it comes to making meals. Are there any recipes you enjoyed while pregnant or something that you recommend? Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      I have a recipe from my WW days that I still love today and eat when the weather warms. It's a nice alternative to heavy spaghetti and sauce.

      Pasta Primavera and Mixed Greens

      Pasta Primavera

      Saute:
      2 minced garlic cloves,
      1/2 C sliced zucchini,
      1/2 C each thawed frozen green beans and broccoli florets, and
      1 C diced plum tomatoes in 2 tsp olive oil.

      Add:
      1 C cooked pasta
      3/4 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese
      2 oz cooked red kidney beans.

      Cover and cook 10 minutes

      Serve with mixed greens with your favorite dressing. I prefer FF Italian.

      This is yummy and very healthy for you.

  2. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have any low fat frozen meals recipes?
    I would like to lose a few kilos and never have time to prepare healthy meals (lunch and dinner) during the week, so I end up eating a lot of take-away. I thought that if on the week end I prepare some frozen meals than I may eat healthier during the week and maybe lose a few kilos.
    So does anyone have any good low fat frozen meal recipes?

    • ANSWER:
      Since you said "take away" and kilos, I assumed you're not in the USA, so I Googled this phrase: "OAMC uk low fat," and "freezer meals united kingdom low fat," using the quotation marks.

      OAMC is Once A Month Cooking, by the way.

      I got lots of hits:

      http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=147736
      http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipes/searchresults.aspx?tag=freezer+friendly
      http://uktv.co.uk/food/search/searchArea/566&q=low+fat
      http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/recipes/low_fat/soup_recipes.htm

  3. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have any really easy to make inexpensive ingredient family meals recipes?
    Food is so expensive anymore what do you do to keep your cost down and to feed your family nutritious meals?

    • ANSWER:
      We eat a lot of pasta! lol! Really, we do!
      Plus I shop the sales and stock up...then I revolve my menu's around the items I have.
      Chicken, ground beef, rice, beans, potatoes,eggs...those are all great budget stretchers...and sometimes you have to think of things like - how about a nice omelet and a salad for dinner?
      I stay away from prepared foods and stuff - 1) I don't like all the preservatives and stuff in them, 2) I love to cook and 3) they are expensive anyway.
      Find your family's favorite foods, and just find new ways to spruce them up, without breaking the bank! Check out all the food websites for cheap meal ideas...believe me, there are a ton of them! I will give you some links to look at...

      http://www.cheapcooking.com/
      http://www.bloglander.com/cheapeats/category/recipes/
      http://www.faqs.org/docs/consumer/recipes/
      http://www.grouprecipes.com/tags/cheap/recipe/1/rating

      Have fun with it!

  4. QUESTION:
    What are some traditional Brazilian meals/recipes?
    (This is for school)
    I am supposed to do some research on the cuisine of a particular Central or South American country (I chose Brazil), and am supposed to prepare a meal of traditional dishes. Do you know of any good Brazilian recipes? Vegetarian preferred, but doesn't matter.
    I also need a link to a website (or something) that has a list of local foods in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Brazilian Black Bean Stew

      INGREDIENTS

      * 1 tablespoon canola oil
      * 1/4 pound chorizo sausage, chopped
      * 1/3 pound cooked ham, chopped
      * 1 medium onion, chopped
      * 2 cloves garlic, minced
      * 2 (1 pound) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
      * 1 large red bell pepper, diced
      * 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
      * 1 small hot green chile pepper, diced
      * 1 1/2 cups water
      * 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
      * 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
      * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
      * 1/4 teaspoon salt

      DIRECTIONS

      1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the chorizo and ham 2 to 3 minutes. Place the onion in the pot, and cook until tender. Stir in garlic, and cook until tender, then mix in the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes with juice, chile pepper, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
      2. Stir the beans into the pot, and cook uncovered until heated through. Mix in the mango and cilantro, and season with salt.

  5. QUESTION:
    what are meals/recipes that you eat alot during the month?
    Like, what are your "staples"? I ahve made a resolution (yay New Years :) ) to start cooking more! I am a veg. and BF is not, it is very easy for me to make veggie food, but I want to make him some meat...after 2 years, he deserves it! What are some things I need to know and some tasty meals that I can keep reusing during the month? Thanks so mcuh and Happy New Year!

    • ANSWER:
      i cook a lot, and one thing that i make for my hubby and myself all of the time is taco salad.
      1/2 ground meat
      taco or chili seasoning
      1/4c salsa
      1/4c honey french dressing
      2 handfuls doritos/corn chips (your fav)
      3-4c roman lettuce
      sour cream
      shredded cheese
      brown the meat with the seasoning.
      crunch up the chips on top of the lettuce in a large bowl.
      when the meat is browned add the salsa and dressing just to heat them.
      poor the meat over the lettuce and chips
      top with cheese and sour cream
      toss and enjoy
      it isn't really and amazing culinary achievement but it is darn tasty. i make it at least once a month, it not more.

      i don't cook a lot of veg food, but you could just leave the mean our of your salad.

      also try things like lasagna you can make 1/2 with meat and 1/2 with out meat.

      hope i helped


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Easy Recipes Food

Posted on July 2, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

Cat Food Recipes - Quick, Easy, Nutritious

For years, I thought that the best cat food was bought from the supermarket, in tins, packets and boxes. After all, the labels said things like ascientifically provena and arecommended by vetsa and alow asha, things that seemed to indicate to me the manufacturers knew what they were talking about.

I don't doubt, that you do or perhaps did, feel the same.

It's easier to assume the best if you have high demands on your time. And who hasn't these days?

It was only when I started looking at a more holistic way of treatment, that I began to run into the idea that perhaps commercial pet food wasn't the best way.

After all, the makers of such food are normal people trying to make their business pay. It's tempting to cut corners. And the more corners you cut, the easier it becomes.

Now, you're probably as concerned as I am about the lack of quality in commercial pet food. From the low grade meat, to the meat-by-products, to the high fat, to the synthetic nutrients, to the chemical preservatives. Even the cans aren't safe, with BPA in the lining leaking into the food.

Really, the only way to ensure your family or your pet is getting proper nutrition is to make it yourself, from scratch.

And, of course, just as you and your family want variety, so too does your cat.

So you're looking for some inspiring cat food recipes?

Ones that are quick to deliver after a hard day's work?

Ones that are nutritious and balanced to ensure your cat's ongoing good health?

Ones that don't cost an arm and a leg?

Well, you've come to the right place!

When I adopted the idea of homemade cat food, I struggled with providing my cats with food they would eat and which was healthy. It took a lot of trial and error, but I got there in the end.

Now I know what the most nutritious cat food is, I know what cats like and I can vary the meals so they get something different every day of the week.

I thought others might like to learn from my experiences, rather than make their own mistakes. Why reinvent the wheel? This other has gone before and ironed out the wrinkles for you!

Cat food recipes must contain the essential meat that cats need, but just by varying one ingredient, you can create a difference that will stimulate your cats appetite.

And it's just so easy!

OK, I admit, it's not quite as easy as opening a can or box. But then, I'm guessing you're looking beyond that, for quality and health enhancing nutrition.

Good quality homemade cat food recipes are fun to make, easy to do and ensures your cat's optimum health.

The emphasis is on good quality.

I've read many different cat food recipes which really aren't worth the paper they're written on. It's obvious that the writer hasn't done any research into the dietary requirements of cats.

My cat food recipes are based on what I have researched, but also what holistic veterinarians are saying, as a body. They're saying what really works, what diseases, often serious, melt away with a proper diet, made from good quality homemade cat food recipes.

Enjoy!

About the author: Madeleine Innocent is a practicing homeopath, a specialised modality of natural health care. She treats both people and animals in her busy West Australian practice. Madeleine loves to spread the good work of homeopathy and other areas of natural health care and writes extensively on the subject. For a complimentary ebook on how to have a healthy cat, starting today, visit http://www.naturallyhealthycats.com or http://www.bestcathealth.blogspot.com

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/cat-food-recipes-quick-easy-nutritious-898599.html

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have any easy recipes for Apple Snail food?
    I Just got an Apple snail and I really need to know what to feed it. I need easy recipes for Food and Ideas for snacks. Please can you provide easy recipes with no gelatin or baby food content like the other ones seem to include!

    Thanks :)

    Also Any Ideas for names for him and my new black fantail and goldy fantail?

    • ANSWER:
      Apple snails eat algae so you can go to a pet store and look in the fish department to see if you can find something like algae disks for bottom feeders. Also, Sometimes I feed my freshwater snails a bit of lettuce.

  2. QUESTION:
    What are easy, quick and good food recipes?
    I am sick, tired and I want a easy, quick food recipe! So if you know of one or more please tell me!

    • ANSWER:
      Boiled egg and a slice of bread

  3. QUESTION:
    Quick and Easy Party Food Recipes to feed 30 people!?
    Mainly looking for some quick and easy recipes to make me look good since I really don't cook.

    I want stuff that can be done the day before and chilled in the fridge or stuff that can be thrown into a crockpot and left to cook, or casseroles.

    I am also looking for a good brisket recipe to cook in big slow cooker if you have it.

    Please help save me! I am throwing a surprise birthday party this Saturday night, and I have no idea what to cook!

    THANKS!

    Jessica

    • ANSWER:
      This is one of my favorite and ever so simple appetizer recipes. I guarantee these little guys will be disappearing before you can get a second batch in the oven. Also, if you don't like blue cheese, you can always use a different cheese. I'd give the blue a chance though. This is the recipe that changed my mind about it! I used to hate blue cheese and now, I really cannot get enough of it!!!

      Blue Cheese Bites

      8 oz. tube biscuits
      ¼ c. butter
      3 Tbs blue cheese

      Cut each uncooked biscuit into quarters. Arrange in 2 8" round pans. Melt butter and blue cheese together. Pour over biscuits, coating well. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 400° till golden Serve warm.

  4. QUESTION:
    easy quick food recipes for teens to make?
    im 14 years old and most often im home alone cause my parents are at work, does anyone know any quick easy food recipes for me to make? i don't like things like onions tomatoes mushrooms pineapples etc. so if you have any without them sort of ingredients that would be even better!
    thankss! x

    • ANSWER:
      My 5 children used to love an english muffin toasted with melted cheese and pepperoni or when I got some S&W canned White Beans,put some on buttered toast and salt&pepper,you might think it doesn't sound like much but OMG,YUMMY! Try mixing a little sugar and room temperature cream cheese (You can even warm some for a few seconds in a microwave safe bowl removed from it's foil wrapper til it's spreading consistency) until it tastes good to you like frosting,smear some on store bought sugar cookies and put any kind of fruit you like on it,even a mix of fruits and you have mini fruity cheese cakes. My kids took buttered toast and peanut butter and jam and called them "Gourmet P&J" 'cause it's so much better with butter.We used to chop and mix a variety of fruits and have a fruit salad or mix it into yogurt or ice cream,add a little milk,a little sugar or honey and blend in a blender for a delicious fruit smoothie. I hope this helped.

  5. QUESTION:
    Easy Indian food recipes?
    I really want to try indian food because i've never had it and you can't find any restaurants where i live...is there an easy/good recipe that you can give me?

    • ANSWER:
      This is a great tandoori recipe, which is an Indian specialty. Enjoy!

      Tandoori Chicken Breasts

      **triple-tested at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute**

      INGREDIENTS
      1 piece(s) (1- inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut up
      1 (large onion) sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
      1 container(s) (8 ounces) plain low-fat yogurt
      1 tablespoon(s) sweet paprika
      1 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
      1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
      1 ground coriander
      1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
      1/4 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper (cayenne)
      1 pinch(s) ground cloves
      4 (about 1 pound) small skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, lightly pounded to even thickness
      1 bag(s) (6 ounces) prewashed baby spinach leaves

      DIRECTIONS
      1. In mini food processor, with sharp side of blade facing up, process ginger and 1 small onion slice (reserve remaining onion slices for grilling later) until finely chopped. Add yogurt, paprika, lime juice, cumin, coriander, salt, ground red pepper, and cloves, and process until smooth.
      2. Reserve 1/2 cup yogurt mixture to brush on onions during grilling. Place chicken-breast halves and remaining yogurt mixture in medium bowl and toss to coat chicken.
      3. Grease large ridged grill pan and heat over medium heat until very hot but not smoking. Add onion slices and cook about 15 minutes, until browned on both sides and tender, turning onion slices over with tongs halfway through cooking time.
      4. During last 3 minutes of grilling, heavily brush both sides of onion slices with reserved 1/2 cup yogurt mixture, turning to brown onions. Transfer onions to platter lined with spinach leaves. Scrape grill pan to remove burned bits; wipe clean.
      5. Grease grill pan again and heat over medium heat until very hot but not smoking. With tongs, place chicken in grill pan and cook about 12 to 14 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time, until browned on both sides and juices run clear when thickest part of breast is pierced with tip of knife.
      6. Transfer chicken to cutting board and slice each breast diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange sliced chicken on platter with onions and spinach.

      For other Indian recipes, check out: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/search/fast_search_recipes/?search_term=indian?src=syn&mag=ghk&dom=yah_ans


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Best Baby Recipes

Posted on July 2, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

Top 10 Best Milkshake Recipes

Is there any drink more fun and refreshing than an ice cold milkshake? I don't think so. Milkshakes are a part of American food culture and have spread all over the world. Here's my list of the best milkshake recipe you can find anywhere.

Classic Vanilla Milkshake Made with vanilla ice cream and vanilla extract. The original plain milkshake is still a crowd pleasing favorite. Adding a maraschino cherry on top makes it a little more special.

Old Fashioned Chocolate Milkshake Made with chocolate or vanilla ice cream (depends on how intense you want the chocolate flavor), milk and chocolate syrup. This is always the second most favorite milkshake flavor. It's so easy to make and delicious to drink!

I Love Strawberries Milkshake Made with strawberry ice cream, milk, fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Yum! Makes me ravenous for one just thinking about it.

Purple Cow Milkshake Made with grape juice, banana and milk. Purple cows are cool (and very rare). This milkshake is a real treat for kids and kids at heart.

Chunky Monkey Milkshake Made with vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, banana and instant coffee. This milkshake may cause you to spontaneously get up and do the chunky monkey dance.

Cherry Vanilla Milkshake Made with vanilla ice cream, maraschino cherries, milk and chocolate syrup. A chocolate covered cherry in your glass.

Shamrock Milkshake Made with vanilla ice cream, low fat milk, mint extract and green food coloring. Pretty simple milkshake that you can enjoy at home, even though a certain well-known burger place doesn't make them any more.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake Made with creamy peanut butter, milk and chocolate syrup. A nice alternative to a peanut butter sandwich.

Caramel Latte Milkshake Made with coffee ice cream, milk and caramel syrup. Just as good or better than any drink at your local coffee or donut shop, plus, you can make this at home anytime you're in the mood to treat yourself with something extra special.

Whoppers Malt Milkshake Made with vanilla ice cream, chocolate malt syrup and whipped topping. This is the easiest way to make a milkshake that has that old fashioned malt taste.

About the Author:
Donna MondayYou can find all of the above milkshake recipes and more by visiting this site and clicking on the Milkshake-n-Smoothie link.http://www.best-free-cooking-recipes.com

Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Top-10-Best-Milkshake-Recipes/126361

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What are your best baby food recipes?
    Bub is 6.5 months old and has been eating solids 2-3x a day since she was 4 months. She is so interested in food we can hardly eat dinner ourselves. In preparation for when she's a bit older, has teeth, and eating more than 'soft' foods, I am looking for some great homemade baby food recipes. What are some of the things that you have made for your little one?

    • ANSWER:
      Here are a bunch of Baby Food Recipes that are healthy and easy for Mom's to make - http://www.gourmet-living.com/category.html?category=baby+food

      Goodluck!

  2. QUESTION:
    what are the best baby food recipes for a 9 month old?

    • ANSWER:
      The healthiest baby food is anything you eat put in a blender if they don't have teeth yet. But green beans are great finger foods. Cooked carrots. Really anything soft and easy to pick up. Watch the salt and seasonings. Really they don't need any seasonings put on their food.

  3. QUESTION:
    What is the best baby back ribs recipe?
    I'm looking for the best baby back ribs recipe, I am having a party soon.

    Please help!
    Thanks for the recipe. Does anyone know where I can find fetuses?

    • ANSWER:
      Ingredients
      sorry it's so long.the recipe had 56 reviews and all of the review had 5 Stars!
      RIBS
      3 lbs baby back ribs (pork)
      SAUCE
      1/4 cup molasses
      1 cup ketchup
      6 tablespoons vinegar
      3/4 cup brown sugar
      4 teaspoons liquid smoke
      1/4 teaspoon onion powder
      1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
      1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
      1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic powder (not garlic salt)
      1 tablespoon cornstarch
      1 tablespoon water

      Directions
      1Make one recipe of Rib Sauce (above) and set aside.
      2Pre-cook ribs by EITHER Baking (preferred method) OR Parboiling.
      3MAKE-AHEAD TIP: After pre-cooking (baking or parboiling) ribs, they may be vacuum sealed and frozen for up to 3 months OR glazed with Rib Sauce and refrigerated or given their final baking immediately.
      4** BAKING RIBS (preferred method): Cut rack of ribs in half. Place 1 1/2 pounds ribs in each of two 9x13-inch casserole dishes.
      5Add 1/4 cup vinegar to each casserole. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Drain all liquid.
      6** PAR-BOILING RIBS: Cut rack of ribs in half. Fill large pot with water; heat to boiling. Add all ribs to boiling water (should be enough to just cover top of ribs).
      7Simmer ribs about 45 minutes until just tender but meat is not falling off the bones. Remove ribs from boiling water. Rinse and drain.
      8**** RIBS (Final Baking): Cut ribs in sections. In two 9x13-inch glass casserole, place ribs in SINGLE layer in casserole.
      9Pour about 1/3 of Rib Sauce over one dish of ribs to glaze them.
      10Repeat with second half of ribs, using another 1/3 of sauce or enough of the remaining sauce to glaze all the ribs.
      11MAKE-AHEAD TIP: At this point you can cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
      12If frozen, thaw before baking.
      13Place UNCOVERED ribs in preheated 350 degree oven.
      14Bake for 45-60 minutes until most of sauce has been absorbed by the ribs and meat is "melt-in-your-mouth" tender.
      15If you have any remaining sauce, serve it with the ribs, along with plenty of napkins.
      16These are finger-licking good and messy to eat-- but is there any other way to eat ribs?.
      17*** RIB SAUCE: Mix cornstarch and water together to make a slurry Set aside.
      18Mix remaining dry ingredients together.
      19Place in saucepan.
      20Mix remaining wet ingredients together.
      21Pour half of wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring to mix well.
      22Add remaining half of wet ingredients, stir to mix well, and simmer mixture, uncovered, for about 10-20 minutes to thicken sauce a bit.
      23While mixture is gently boiling, pour in slurry while stirring.
      24Return mixture to a slow boil and cook until sauce thickens a little.
      25Sauce should be thick enough to cling to ribs, yet pourable.
      26Cool sauce and store in air-tight glass or plastic container.
      27Refrigerated it keeps indefinitely

  4. QUESTION:
    best baby shower food/recipes?
    I need some good recipes and food ideas for my SIL's babyshower?

    • ANSWER:
      Veggie Trays with dip. Punch. Cake. Jello. Potato salad. Cheese & crackers.

  5. QUESTION:
    I need recipes please for a baby's first birthday cake! 10 points 4 best recipe!?

    • ANSWER:
      Baby's First Birthday Cake (Carrot Cake)
      (Makes 1 double-layer 9-inch square cake adapted from "What to Expect")

      ~ 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots
      ~ 2 1/2 cups apple juice concentrate (you may use slightly less)
      ~ 1 1/2 cups raisins
      Vegetable Spray/Shortening
      ~ 2 cups whole-wheat flour
      ~ 1/2 cup vegetable oil
      ~ 2 whole eggs
      ~ 4 egg whites
      ~ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
      ~ 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
      ~ 1/2 cup wheat germ
      ~ 2 Tbsp low sodium baking powder
      ~ 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

      Prep: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two 9 inch square cake pans with waxed paper and spray the paper with vegetable spray/shortening.

      1. Combine the carrots with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the juice concentrate in a medium size saucepan.
      2. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 15 to 20 mins. Puree in a blender of food processor until smooth.
      3. Add the raisins and process until finely chopped. Let mixture cool.
      4. Combine the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 1/4 cups juice concentrate, the oil, eggs, egg whites, and vanilla; beat just until well mixed. Fold in the carrot puree and applesauce. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
      5. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 mins. Cool briefly in the pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely. When cool, frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

      This is yummy and really good for your little one!


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Organic Baby Meals

Posted on July 2, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

Let Organic and Gluten Free Foods Wow Your Taste Buds

As most people do, I too, in the beginning, thought very little of organic & gluten free foods. My only thought was that these foods were expensive. I assumed they were over priced and over hyped as most things are. Then I tried a few of the organic fruits and vegetables, I was amazed! They tasted exotically delicious!

Everyone has heard that organic & gluten free foods are better and healthier for you, but still many don't believe that it warrants the extra cost. It is true that organic food is a little more expensive than non organic, but the benefits this type of food brings to our body far outweighs the smaller extra price we have to pay out of our wallets. However it is not just the health benefits that organic and gluten free foods bring, the taste will really amaze you too.

Intense Flavor

Let's put aside for the moment the powerful effects and wonderful benefits that organic food has. Let's assume that you are like the vast majority of the population, and don't really care what you put into your body, so long as it tastes good. You are even willing to pay a little more if the flavor is that good. Well, surprise! Organic food is delicious. These fruits and vegetables burst with flavor. You can almost taste the sunshine, the garden, and spring in these foods. When you compare organic to non organic fruits and vegetables, the first difference you will notice is the taste. The taste of organic fruits and vegetables is incredible. The flavor is so much more intense than other fruits and vegetables. You will immediately know that there is a difference. This alone is worth changing from non organic to organic foods.

You will be amazed at the flavor of simple steamed vegetables and naturally cooked meals with gluten free foods and organic vegetables. You don't have to be chef to make delicious meals, you don't even have to know how to cook so long as you used unprocessed gluten free foods and organic foods. This food will seem wonderful for you and your family.

Once you start using gluten free foods you will notice the difference and you will start to notice that processed food are lacking in flavor. It's as if your taste buds have woken up after a long sleep.

The health Benefits

Organic foods are very healthy and you can see the way your body reacts to them almost immediately. It has an inherent enzyme which improves the elimination of toxins and improves the digestive process. This gives you more energy, less fatigue, and you will feel rejuvenated. Because of the ease with which our body digests organic foods, and because of the added fiber, we eat less of the gluten free and organic foods, and eliminate more waste. Thus this type of food helps us lose weight.

Processed foods on the other hand make the body work harder at digestion leaving you tired, and zapping your energy. They leave toxins in your body which clog up your intestines and cause your digestive system to over work. Even if you don't change to a full organic foods diet, the addition of organic vegetables and gluten free foods into your diet will give you a fuller feeling and will reduce the cravings for processed foods. Over time you will see a drop in weight.

Over the course of your life time the investment you place into gluten free foods, and organic foods will pay off. You will lead a healthier life. You will reduce the risk of prolonged diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and even arthritis. Believe me, the cost of treating these will be much more than what organic and gluten free foods cost. Need help in purchasing organic foods we can help.

For more details please visit: http://www.ourorganics.com.au/

About the author:

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/food-and-beverage-articles/let-organic-and-gluten-free-foods-wow-your-taste-buds-1760007.html

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    I lovingly prepare my baby organic meals and then zap them in the microwave for 15 secs to warm them thru.....
    Am I damaging the nutrients in the food using microwaves?.........or worse still.... theres no way that the microwaves could harm my baby ?(if they are just used to heat his food). Thanks...
    I buy fresh, steam them, then whizz em in the food processor.....then refridgerate some, freeze the rest. I also occasionally buy the little meals in jars, and heat them in the bottle warmer.

    • ANSWER:
      Darling listen to this!
      Apparently in a study done concerning the preparation of veggies some broccoli was tested by being microwaved, steam cooked, stove cooked (boiled) and pressure cooked.

      The nutrients found in the food after preparation differed between these four methods.

      The Microwave removed 97% of flavonoids. Boiling 66 percent of the flavonoids seen in the to fresh raw broccoli.

      Pressure cooking was at 47%

      But steaming took the prize by not changing the nutrient factors at all (or minimally) when compared to raw organics.....

      So steam your veggies if you want your kid to get the good stuff, otherwise there is no way they will stay in the food (the nutrients actually get transfered to the water....which you could make him drink......) unless you feed the food to him raw.

      Also the frozen veggies are all blanched before being stored and this removes about 1/3 of all the good stuff...so if you microwave, or boil them afterwards you pretty much have no nutritional benefit at all....

      So buy organic and steam those veggies or eat them raw

      The only exception I know to this rule is potatoes, I know you cannot eat them raw and get any benefit because heat releases all of the stuff you want.....

      Did you know you can live off of cooked potatoes and milk because between the two you get all of the vitamin, mineral and caloric intake you need.....but you need like 19 potatoes a day or something....

      pz out!

      oh and the link is where i read all the cool stuff.....

  2. QUESTION:
    I'm looking for some organic or vegetarian freezer meals?
    Having a baby some time in July, and wanting to prepare some freezer meals.
    I'm looking for Organic based meals as we're trying to cut msg and barely pronounceable chemicals/additives out of our diets.
    Preferably no canned soups etc unless they're organic/no msg added etc.

    I'm asking in V&V...I figured I'd find more organic(healthier) based recipes.
    ones that I can make myself please lol

    • ANSWER:
      search the internet,one phrase a search,with phrases like: "frozen vegetarian dinners","frozen vegetarian meals","quick and easy vegetarian recipes","quick and easy vegan recipes","raw vegan baby food","raw vegan breakfast","raw vegan lunch","raw vegan dinner","raw vegan desserts" and "raw vegan snacks".

      for information on the health food stores,vegetarian restaurants and vegan reataurants worldwide,as well as recipes plus additional resources go to happy cow at http://www.happycow.net

  3. QUESTION:
    a question about starting a business involving a restaurant serving organic baby food?
    hi, my names megan and i have a 9 month old daughter. the majority of the time i make her organic baby food for her meals myself, rather than buying premade food at the stores. mainly i do this because it saves money for me and because she likes it a lot better. Ive been thinking for the past month or so that a great idea for a business would be to open a cafe style restaurant, selling predominantly organic baby food and some toddler food. I'd also stock a fridge full of organic juices and waters that id buy from vendors and most likely make some cupcakes, muffins and other snacks for hungry parents. but the specialty of this unique eatery would be the baby food. id like to start off small, since its hard gathering large amounts of money being a young single mother. i was thinking that id write up a proposal and take it down to some local health food stores or organic cafes/restaurants, meet with the owner of the store and propose to him or her that if they let me set up a table in a small area of their store and i sell my homemade organic baby/toddler food to the incoming customers, it would be beneficial to both the store owner and me. it'd get my name out for when i do eventually open my own business, it'd gain be some money, and it would also attract more customers to the store owner and id be willing to either split it the proceeds 60/40 or something like that. i plan to donate 5% of all proceeds to hungry children on long island. and i thought id bring lots of biodegradable small spoons so that customers could sample the food if wanted. id have a special of the day, and also the regular daily flavors. and in good time, id make out business cards and have them to give to each customer, and i would tack them to bulletin boards at local library's and grocery stores for exposure. now finally, my question..am i able to just set up a stand in someones store with their permission, or is their certain steps i have to take? im assuming they'd have to be a business serving some sort of food already because i believe you need to have a board of health license or permission to serve food...also, if any one could give me advice or tips on how to go about this, i would be extremely grateful for that. if any one knows a good store/restaurant to start off asking for space to rent, id appreciate that. i suppose, im just generally looking for advice, and for a good place to start. thank you. -Megan

    • ANSWER:
      No special requirements to sell from within another's store, except a contract with the store owner. The contract should specify what you can and cannot do, what you'll pay for the space, etc.

      The big requirement is that you MUST prepare the foods in a kitchen that is licensed for food preparation and meets health & safety inspection standards. It can be your own kitchen, or you can rent space and time in an already-licensed one.

      I cannot say I think an organic baby food cafe idea will be a hit. Do you really think parents will want to make a trip to take their babies out to lunch or dinner if they can't eat a meal out themselves? Do you really think the babies will care where they eat their baby food?

      You could certainly sell the baby food through local health-food stores and restaurants, farmers' markets and maybe baby supply stores. Maybe such a cafe would work inside one of those baby play places. Otherwise, I don't see it. But I could be completely wrong. Good luck!

  4. QUESTION:
    For a 6 month old baby: How many meals a day and how much per meal?
    I tend to use the hipp organic jars for ease, he currently has 1 jar 4 times a day, is this too much? How much do other mums give?
    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Every baby is different but i would say thats too much! I used the mix up packets with my sons and only introduced food to them at 6 months which is now recommended by the goverment! The mix up packets are great as you can mix up a little and then if he wants more, you just make more, no waste!! I only ever gave my 2 sons solids at breakfast and dinner and maybe a little yoghurt at lunch! You should also try give him some normal food, mash, mince etc all blended up!

      Remember all babies are different and if you are in any doubt, speak to a health visitor

  5. QUESTION:
    Is my 10 month old baby eating enough?
    I dont know if I am feeding my baby enough, she isnt sleeping through the night and I dont know if this is because she is hungry. The food she has eaten today is Ready Brek for Breakfast and then a 6ounce bottle, a slice of toast a bit later and then a fromage frais. Then for lunch she had pasta with carrot and lentil sauce and drink of water, she also had orange juice for breakfast. Then she will another 6 or 7 ounce bottle. Then teatime I am going to give her a organic baby meal which is apple and blueberry crumble and a drink of water. She will then have a 6 or 7 ounce bottle before bed.

    • ANSWER:
      My son is that age too and his Therapist said a child needs 3 meals a day, but they gave me this guide to refer to if I ever forget.

      Early morning - My son eats Muesli and after that he a bottle
      Breakfast - Toast, Pureed fruit, water (boiled) we were instructed not to give him Juice (bad for his teeth)
      Lunch - Minced meat, mashed potato, or sweet potato, diced vegetables and after that some custard or yogurt.
      Dinner - Meal and after that custard or yogurt and water from a cup
      Bed time - Bath, bottle then bed .

      ((---HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY BABY IS EATING ENOUGH ---))
      When babies have had enough to eat they let you know by]
      *Turning their head away
      *Losing interest in what that are eating
      *Pushing the food away
      *Closing their mouth
      *Gagging
      *Starting to cry or showing signs of distress

      ((Never force or pressure your baby to eat, let your baby decide when he or she have had enough))

      Hope this helps


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Organic Baby Cereals

Posted on July 2, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

Are Organic Foods Really Healthier For Us?

The Real Truth behind Organic Foods

Many people are unaware of what organic food really is. It seems that everywhere we go now someone is promoting something that is "organic". Are these foods worth your time and money?

It almost seems like some people are afraid of organic food. Could this be possible? Are people afraid that eating one morsel of organic food is going to somehow instantly initiate them into the organic food cult where you're only allowed to wear sandals made from tree bark and deodorant is prohibited?

People will say things like, "Well, you can't be that organic because you wear make-up and you don't smell."

What? That's not what organic means at all! All it means is that the food or the product has been grown the way Mother Nature intended: without the use of chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. In other words, naturally!

Are some people afraid of the price? Organic does not automatically mean "break the bank". Many times when you compare the price of the organic food versus the conventional food, they are only a few cents different.

Is there such a thing as Cheap Organic Food?

Are Organic foods really worth their sometimes high prices? Is there any way to make organic eating affordable?

Many times people's biggest resistance to buying organic is the higher price. But there are ways to make organic eating cheaper and much more affordable for you and your family.

What exactly is Organic Food?

Organic food is food grown or raised without the use of synthetic (chemically formulated) pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or fertilizers. This method of farming allows foods to grown in nature as they were intended. Consider that conventional farmers in the United States spray 2 billion pounds of pesticides a year on crops to compensate for poor farming practices. Do you know where those pesticides end up? In our food supply!

Aside from pesticide contamination, conventional produce tends to have fewer nutrients than organic produce. On average, conventional produce has only 83 percent of the nutrients of organic produce. Studies have found significantly higher levels of nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, and significantly less nitrates (a toxin) in organic crops.

Here is how to master the art of "going organic on a budget":

  1. Stop buying crappy "non foods" (and, yes, crappy is a scientific term). Most protein shakes, "health" bars, and processed foods are actually pretty expensive and when you completely eliminate them from your grocery list, you will save hundreds of dollars. Take a good look at the price of sugar cereals, packaged cookies and cakes, and frozen TV dinners. You will see how the prices of these foods quickly add up. That same amount of money can be better spent on a week's worth of organic produce.
  2. Start eating reasonable portions and you'll find the food was not that expensive. When you really look at how much you eat and how much you are supposed to be eating, you clearly have mistaken yourself for a 200 lb sumo wrestler. You have portion distortion to say the least and eating less meant spending less!
  3. Seek out local farmers markets. You will find prices are so much better and you'll always get fresh food in season. And, honestly, if the price of cherries was the equivalent of diamond earrings, choose a different fruit. Go for the apples, pears, or bananas. Variety is good anyway so choose the fruits and veggies without the diamond prices.
  4. Buy organic foods "selectively". The following foods have been shown to have the highest levels of pesticide residue, so they should really always be purchased organic:

Fruits:

1. Peaches

2. Apples

3. Strawberries

4. Nectarines

5. Pears

6. Cherries

7. Red Raspberries

8. Imported Grapes

Vegetables:

9. Spinach

10. Bell Peppers

11. Celery

12. Potatoes

13. Hot Peppers

Animal products

*Always look for animal products (meats, poultry, and dairy) that have no added antibiotics and growth hormones. Ingesting meats that have been injected with these harmful substances is equivalent to eating the hormones and antibiotics themselves. Very dangerous!

These foods tend to be lower in pesticide levels so can be purchased conventional if necessary:

Fruits:

14. Pineapples

15. Plantains

16. Mangoes

17. Bananas

18. Watermelon

19. Plums

20. Kiwi Fruit

21. Blueberries

22. Papaya

23. Grapefruit

24. Avocado

Vegetables:

25. Cauliflower

26. Brussels Sprouts

27. Asparagus

28. Radishes

29. Broccoli

30. Onions

31. Okra

32. Cabbage

33. Eggplant

There's no material item that comes close to matching "feeling good" about yourself. Take a look at where you're spending your money now and figure out how to fit organic foods into your budget (even if it's a slow transition). It is worth your effort. Eat Healthy!

About the author: Eating healthy not only does the obvious keep us healthy but also helps us maintain a good healthy weight. Eat Healthy!

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/are-organic-foods-really-healthier-for-us-3449711.html

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Organic Baby Cereals?
    I am going to start my daughter wih rice cereal soon, does anyone have experience with organic cereals? Which brand do you use? Are there alot of varieties for organic cereals? Can we find these items at your local grocery store? Lastly, do you recommend organic foods for newborns?

    • ANSWER:

  2. QUESTION:
    Organic baby cereals?
    Does anybody nod where I can get Organic baby cereals in Singapore esp in the East? Pls provide me the address and if you having the pricing will be great. Tks

    • ANSWER:
      Hello,

      I don't live in Singapore but I visited several times! It's humid and I love all the varieties of food. Unfortunately, it's hard to find an organic restaurant.

      I found an on-line store for you. I haven't used them before but they have some baby cereals for 6.50 SGD

      http://www.organiconline.com.sg/shopcart1.htm

      Good Luck!

      If you have any other questions about Organic, please send me an email.

  3. QUESTION:
    Which organic baby cereal do you like best?
    I have used Earth's Best so far and my husband just picked up the Happy Bellies brand to try and my dd ate it. I see there's a Gerber organic cereal now. Which ones have you tried and does your dd/ds like it?

    • ANSWER:
      i plan on making my own baby food, cereal included. i got this off of a baby website
      A common first food is rice cereal. Sure, you can buy boxed cereal, but it can be expensive and may have been on the supermarket shelf for longer than your baby has been alive, plus it might contain unwanted additives and preservatives. And making your own is easy and cheap. Take half a cup of uncooked brown rice (preferably organic), pour it into the blender and grind it to a powder. Put the ground rice in a pot, mix it thoroughly with enough filtered water to make a thin paste, and cook, stirring constantly, on a low heat until it has a nice, creamy consistency. Add more water if it thickens too much — it should look like cooked oatmeal. To serve, put a few teaspoons of the cereal in a bowl and mix in enough breast milk or formula to thin it out — and so the taste won’t be entirely foreign to your baby. And remember, children react differently to first foods. If yours refuses her first spoonfuls of cereal, keep adding breast milk or formula until the cereal is just a shade thicker than the milk, then try again. There’s no exact recipe here, just trial and error.

      of course you can get all organic ingredients if you want to.

      the cereals you buy in the store are just starch, and you body treats them as sugar and stores it as fat. a baby doesnt need that. when you make the cereal from brown rice they are actually getting some nutritional value from it.

  4. QUESTION:
    Do you think buying organic baby cereal and food is a good idea?
    Is it worth the money to buy organic baby foods rather than regular gerber baby foods? If my baby has already been eating the regular stuff for a couple of months is it beneficial to him to start eating organic now? And what about buying fresh organic veggies and making my own baby food? How do you do it? What is the shelf life? Is it more or less expensive--since I'd like to give him the same variety I am able to give him on gerber?

    • ANSWER:
      It is never to late to start your child on a healthy organic lifestyle. Gerber is fine for now, they are being bought out by nestle, which is known for making poor choices regarding health and their food. I currently use Gerber's organic cereal, and organic baby food right along with they similac organic formula. My daughter is 5 months and I have became aware of all the hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and so on that is in our food and I have decided to start with organic. My other two 5 and 3 yrs old have always had the regular non organic foods until now and they are healthy. I just want to ensure that since they aren't old enough to make healthy choices for them selves that I will make sure they get all the best foods.
      Organic baby food is about 20-30 cents more than regular, but it is a personal choice to spend the extra money. I will be making most of my daughters baby food, but supplementing with the organic jarred stuff.

  5. QUESTION:
    Does anyone recommend mixing breast milk with organic baby cereal?
    Is it more nutritious? What are the benefits?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, just don't put cereal in a bottle. At 6 months when baby is ready for cereal, I always mixed it with breastmilk and fed it with a spoon. It's more nutritious than mixing it with water.... the benefits are the same as the benefits of breastmilk when baby nurses.


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Farleys Baby Food

Posted on July 1, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

How to Read the Secret Expiration Codes on Candy Bars

Lots of candy bars are coded with secret expiration dates. It makes it easy for outdated candy to be bought by unsuspecting consumers.

Several of the major candy companies have their own special dating codes, and we've uncovered some of them for you! With some practice, you'll be able to instantly tell if the candy bar you want to buy is fresh or not.

Ferrera Pan Candy Company, the maker of Red Hots, Lemonheads, Jawbreakers, and Boston Baked Beans, posts the production date, not the expiration date on the box. Even after we tell you how to decipher the date, it's up to you to figure out if you think the candy is worth buying. They do not indicate the shelf life on their candy boxes, but we do know that Red Hots have a life expectancy of two years! A sample six digit code on a box of Lemonheads is: 8C0432 .The 8 stands for 2008. C is for March (A would be January, B February), and 04 means the fourth day of the month. The last two digits are of no concern to us.

NECCO, or New England Candy Company, uses the Julian Calendar for their production date coding. Some of their candies are: Necco Wafers, Mary Janes, Sky Bar, Clark Bar, Banana Splits, and Candy Buttons on Paper. NECCO told us that a Sky Bar has a shelf life of eighteen months. They also use a six digit code. This is a sample: 320772. The first and last digits are for company use only, and of no interest to us. The second, third, and fourth digits are the day of production, according to the Julian Calendar. This would be July 26. The fifth digit, which is 7, is the last digit of the year of production. The production date is July 26, 2007.

(A simplified compressed reference guide to the Julian Calendar is: January 001 - 031, February 032 - 059, March 060 - 090 April 091 - 120, May 121 - 151, June 152 - 181, July 182 - 212, August 213 - 243, September 244 - 273, October 274 - 304, November 305 - 334, and December 335 -365.)

Farley & Sathers, makers of Chuckles, Jujubes, Jujyfruit, and Now & Later, have their secret code, too. This one is a production date. Let's look at the code of: 8345CX. The first digit is the year of production, so this is 2008. The next three digits, 345, are from the Julian Calendar. This would be December 11. The last two letters are of no use to us.

Zagnut, Zero, Good & Plenty, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are all made by Hershey's. They use a fairly simple expiration code on their candy. It consists of a number which designates the last number of the year, and a letter which stands for the month. A is January, B is February, C is March, etc. 8C would mean that the candy expires on March 2008.

Wrigleys has a six digit expiration code which stands for DDMMYY. 280409 would mean that you should chew your Juicy Fruit gum on or before April 28, 2009.

Cambridge Brands, a subsidiary of Tootsie Roll, makes such candy as Junior Mints, Tootsie Rolls, Dots, and Charleston Chew. They stamp a production date and use a code consisting of seven numbers and letters. A code L047325 is found on a box of Junior Mints. The L stands for the month, which would be December. 04 is the day, and 7 would be 2007. The last three digits are of no concern to us. This candy was manufactured on December 4, 2007.

Nestle, maker of Chunky, Wonka Bars, Nerd Ropes, Baby Ruth, and Laffy Taffy, uses a production code. Let's look at: 7144BWB18G. The first digit 7, is the last digit in the year of production. 144 is the Julian Day of manufacture which is May 24. The rest of the numbers and letters are of no value to us.

Now that you know how to decipher the secret candy code, you can do some detective work. You'll never buy stale candy again!

About the author: Bridget Sweeney is the owner of Woodstock Candy an online business that sells retro candy
gift boxes.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/food-and-beverage-articles/how-to-read-the-secret-expiration-codes-on-candy-bars-401543.html

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    are farleys rusks the best tasting baby food?
    they are my fave baby food after tasting cheese and tomato pasta and other various baby food whilst feeding my 7month son.

    • ANSWER:
      I STILL EAT THEM NOW! GORGEOUS!

  2. QUESTION:
    Does anyone else like baby food?
    I like Farleys Rusks

    • ANSWER:
      lol rusks are amazing :D

  3. QUESTION:
    How old was your baby when they started feeding themself?
    My daughter is 8 month, she is able to eat some rice cookies or farleys cookies by herself but she is not able to put small pieces of food in her mouth (she just keeps them in her hand). Just curious, how old where your babies when they could pick up a small piece of food and eat it.

    • ANSWER:
      My daughter was right around that age when she started to do it. It took a couple of days, but it happened real quick once she got the hang of it. If it's real small, she will still sometimes put her fingers in her mouth along with the food to get it (she's 9 months now). Once they get the pincher grip down, it gets easier for them.

  4. QUESTION:
    ahh I think i've eaten too much!!?
    i am female, 5'9, 9 and a half stone (133 pounds), 21 years old, pretty active, i like walking and aerobics. I have been trying to lose a few pounds..i have been making my own fresh fruit and veggie smoothies as i bought a really good juicer..heres what i had today:

    breakfast
    fresh fruit and vegetable smoothie

    snack
    2 farleys rusks (baby food lol) with skim milk

    lunch
    same smoothie as breakfast

    snacks
    alpen light bar and 90 calorie snack a jacks

    dinner
    small grilled sirloin steak with mango and avocado salad

    did i over eat? i feel horrid..

    • ANSWER:
      I'm sorry to break this to you, but it seems as if you have consumed well under the 1200 calories your body NEEDS to prevent it from going into starvation mode and slowing down your metabolism - which is clearly the reverse of what you're intending to do here.

      If you're serious about wanting to be healthier, try to stick to a caloric range suitable for your age and gender. 2,000 is about right for a reasonably active woman of your age if you're not trying to lose or gain weight.

      If you want to lose weight, you need to eat less than 2,000 but not fewer than 1,200 calories.

      You need all three major nutritional groups - carbohydrates, proteins and fats - in the right proportions in order to remain healthy though. Smoothies are lovely, but they're just the fruits and veggies and that's not all you need.

      Do check out one of the many resources online for healthy weight loss if that's what you are looking for. I used Spark People, but there's also Weight Watchers and Slimming World. Spark People's free though.

      Take care. Good luck. :)

  5. QUESTION:
    is this food all ok for a 18month old baby? suggestions please?
    7.00... 4oz bottle of milk
    9.30...1 weetabix with 1/2 banana (mashed up)
    1.00...mac & cheese
    cup of water
    3.00...5 rice cakes
    cup of water
    5.00...chicken, mash potatoes and veg
    apple juice
    7.00 farleys rusk biscuit
    7.30...4 oz bottle of milk

    how does it sound??
    is it healthy enough?
    x

    • ANSWER:
      18 months = no more bottle... she needs MORE milk in the day and she should be drinking it out of a sippy cup by now. Other than that, it sounds fine. Maybe try and give her some veggies or fruit with her rice cakes?

      I know she def. needs more milk. My son's pedi told us at 18 months they should be having at least 16oz of whole milk a day. At their age and development, she needs the vitamin D in the whole milk for brain development. She's only getting half that.

      Good luck♥


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Baby Health Food

Posted on July 1, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

Baby Care, Baby Massage, Baby Food, Baby Health

Better information about baby health baby food baby care, baby health diet and nutrition,

You have entered into the9th month of pregnancy! This is the time to expect your little one may come to this world at any movement.

Child needs food especially breast feed is very important to grow; A child can digest mothers milk. When mother takes notorious food then mother can get enough milk to feed the baby.

Child massage is important activity in daily life child need a smooth and regular massage and bath to keep the child healthy and active.

A child is around 3-12 months need special child food apart from breast feeding.

Mother and child can enjoy when both are healthy.

If you are a new parent, you may be wondering when to introduce solid foods for your little one. Is it when they are hungrier? Is it when they are six months old? Is it when they begin to crawl? But the answer is: look for cues that tell you that your baby is ready.

Most babies are ready for solid foods between ages 4 and 6 months. If your baby can hold his or her head in an upright position or sit with support, then this means that they are ready for eating solid foods. Also, if your baby is hungrier and interested in what you are eating, then these are all signs that your baby is ready. However, getting ready does not mean that you should cut off your baby from your breast milk at once. Make sure you

About the author: The author is working for Better information about baby health baby food baby care, baby health diet and nutrition, http://healthybabycare.blogspot.com

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/baby-care-baby-massage-baby-food-baby-health-436454.html

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    health baby food help! plz help! baby food formula serving help 10 point easy reward.?
    For health class our teacher told us to find how much it would cost to be responsible for a 10 month yr old baby. I have gotten pretty much everything except how many servings would this 188.0 oz Gerber food makes? plz help here is link:

    http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Bottle-Feeding/Good-Start-Gentle-Plus-Milk-Based-Infant-Formula-With-Iron-Powder/ID=prod1083741-product?V=G&ec=frgl_&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku1083731

    • ANSWER:
      I can't open the link but if it helps babies don't need to be fed portions of special packaged 'baby food'. They can be breastfed (which is free) and have healthy homemade meals which can often be the same as the main family meals provided they are not high in salt etc.

  2. QUESTION:
    Can eating Baby food be beneficial to your health?
    Since babies have to have nutrition when they're young, baby food would usually have to be extrememly packed with nutritious materials. I was wondering if I start to consume baby food, I'm 19 and trying to become fit, will it assist me in the long run?

    • ANSWER:
      Take a look at the ingredients on babyfood. It is just pureed whole foods, like vegetables, fruit and/or meat. Babyfood is not necessarily 'nutrient packed'. It has enough nutrients for babies tiny bodies, not for adults.
      Due to their size, babies generally need much less vitamins/minerals/other nutrients than adults do.

      Take your idea and just transform it into whole foods- vegetables, lean meat, beans, small amounts of carbs (preferably whole grains) spaced out evenly throughout the day.

      A great way to 'diet' without actually dieting is to take your regular sized dinner plate, and first and foremast fill half of the plate with non-starchy vegetables (not carrots, potatoes, corn). The other 1/2 of your plate should be split evenly between a protein and a carb (this includes starchy vegetables) or fruit.

  3. QUESTION:
    is a baby food diet harmful to my health?
    eatin a jar for breakfast, dinner and tea! avaraging 100cals each
    wat effect will this have on my health?
    obviously will only do it for a short period at a time.

    • ANSWER:
      next to eating turpentine, that is the dumbest thing ive heard.

      seriously?

      the baby food probably not much, but are you seriously thinking that eating 300 cals a day plus tea is even close to sufficient to fuel your body?

      you want a calorie defacit not calorie absense.

      your body will go into starvation mode if you have too few calories.

      there are formulas (complex) based on your height and weight and density and such to figure out what you should be taking in, but a general rule of thumb might be from 10-12 cals per pound of body weight per day for WEIGHT LOSS (not maintenance) depending on how physically active you are- but keep in mind its a VERY VERY VERY general rule of thumb that i only pointed out to show you how much your 300 calories a day idea is not a good one.

      oh- and btw- you should know- that when your body goes into starvation mode and slows down your metabolism (which it will from the idea you posted), you will GAIN MORE WEIGHT because you can't maintain such an enormous well absence of calories forever.

      face facts- you aren't looking to lose weight- you want to lose body fat- losing "weight" by starving yourself will cause your body to break down muscle tissue for sustenance and that will further slow down your metabolism-

      lean muscle burns calories, 15 per pound (roughly).

      focus on eating nutrient dense foods, and create a caloric defacit through weight training (to maintain and tone lean muscle mass- which will increase your metabolism when fueled properly) and some form of cardio.

      just don't starve yourself to death- which is what you will be doing.

  4. QUESTION:
    MY 7 month old will not eat food,how can I get him to take baby food,Could this cause problems with his health
    I have tried all sorts of different baby food even baby food I made myself at home. He will not take it at all he just closes his mouth and turnes away. If he even taste food he will not swallow he will just keep his mouth open as if to let it fall out so he wont taste it.

    • ANSWER:
      No, it's not a big deal at all. Solids before the age of one are just for experimenting with.....baby's nutrition before the age of one should come primarily from breastmilk.

      The following organizations recommend that all babies be exclusively breastfed (no cereal, juice or any other foods) for the first 6 months of life (not the first 4-6 months):

      World Health Organization
      UNICEF
      US Department of Health & Human Services
      American Academy of Pediatrics
      American Academy of Family Physicians
      American Dietetic Association
      Australian National Health and Medical Research Council
      Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
      Health Canada

  5. QUESTION:
    I have an older cat who is in good health but has lost 2 lbs. The vet suggested baby food, but she has turne?
    The vet suggested baby food and boiled chicken and tuna packed in oil. Lately she has been eating kitten dry food (Purina of course). Will she be o.k. to eat that. I have tried everything else.

    • ANSWER:
      i would think its ok, and i would try adding the tuna and fish as much as possible, and also maybe some kitten formula, if she will drink it. this has a high nutritional value, as well as higher fat content. good luck.


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Powdered Baby Food

Posted on July 1, 2011 by a89sfgmybby14

Did You Know... No Powdered Baby Formula Is Sterile?

No matter what the brand - soy or milk, high end or low end, generic or name brand - all powdered infant formula products contain levels of bacteria that, when ingested, have permanently injured and killed babies. These bacteria include salmonella, e. coli, and, the most dangerous to infants, Enterobacter Sakazakii (now known as Cronobacter). Cronobacter infection has been connected to numerous serious infant injuries and deaths over the last twenty years.

While these incidents do not happen often, the industry has refused to put a simple, factual warning on the label that would alert purchasers of the formula to the small, but potentially deadly, possibility that the use of the unsterile powdered formula could lead to serious injuries or even death. Warning labels are put on many medications for the safety of the public. Yet in the case of powdered infant formula, even doctors and hospitals that prescribe and use the formula are still unaware of the potential danger. Many healthcare providers are in fact unaware that the product is not sterile.

While most healthy, full-term infants have adequate protection from Cronobacter and other bacteria through a fully developed immune system, newborns, immune-compromised infants and low birth-weight babies do not. These infants' compromised immune systems do not have the ability to defend against these types of bacteria. Many powdered infant formulas are specifically designed, manufactured and marketed for premature and low birth weight children, particularly powdered human breast milk fortifiers. Pre-term or otherwise immune-compromised infants are most at risk for infection.

While labels do show the proper method for mixing powdered formula, manufacturers have refused to place warnings on their labels regarding the possible consequences of unsafe or improper reconstitution of powdered infant formula. Even if Cronobacter is dormant in the can, it can be triggered by improper use of the formula (such as failing to boil the water or sterilize the nipples used to deliver the formula to the baby's mouth). Practically speaking, very few people, who are not warned of inherent dangers in food products, follow instructions on the label of a commonly used product "to the T," but rarely are the stakes this high, which is why more must be done to warn consumers.

So why is infant formula powder not made commercially sterile? The reason is simple: it is impossible to sterilize powdered formula during the manufacturing process. Powdered infant formula is mixed and spray-dried in open air settings that allow for contamination from the environment. Liquid formula can be boiled or pasteurized prior to packaging, eliminating harmful bacteria. Bacteria ends up in cans of powdered infant formula despite alleged compliance with woefully inadequate FDA oversight and enforcement.

Sadly, this dirty little secret remains so because the number of reported incidents is low. Also, the ability and knowledge available to identify the actual source of the catastrophic injury to the baby is scarce. In all likelihood, the number of confirmed infections is grossly underestimated due to the unavailability of information regarding the bacteria and its link to powdered infant formula. On the other hand, profits derived from marketing these products to hospitals and parents are enormous.

While there is only a small number of babies who will get sick from contaminated powdered infant formula, even fewer of them will seek recovery for some of the damages the baby and the family have suffered. Manufacturers have decided that a warning on the label would alarm a majority of physicians, health care professionals and parents who use and/or recommend these products on an ever-increasing basis.

About the Author:
T. Robert Hill is the founder of the Hill Boren Law Firm in Jackson, TN and began practicing law in 1969. The firm serves 1,000 clients annually, and is one of the best Memphis TN Law Firms.

Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Did-You-Know----No-Powdered-Baby-Formula-Is-Sterile-/1011157


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