Children eat beans, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes to supplement iron, prevent anemia, and maintain rosy skin.
Kinds of bean
Almost all beans are rich in iron. For example, black beans contain a lot of protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, manganese and many other nutrients, and do not contain saturated fat. Red beans are also rich in iron, fiber… A 198 g serving of cooked lentils contains 6.6 mg of iron, accounting for 37% of the daily nutritional value.
Peas contain iron, protein, fiber, micronutrients and antioxidant compounds that bring many health benefits such as nourishing intestinal bacteria and controlling blood sugar. These beans are also rich in vitamin K (fat-soluble vitamin) necessary for blood clotting and strong bones.
A 126 g serving of tofu provides 3.4 mg of iron. Tofu is also a source of thiamine, minerals such as calcium, magnesium and selenium. Isoflavone compounds have been linked to improved insulin sensitivity, reduced risk of heart disease, and reduced menopausal symptoms.
Pumpkin seeds
A 28 g serving of pumpkin seeds contains 2.5 mg of iron, also vitamin K, zinc, manganese. This is a good source of magnesium, which contributes to reducing the risk of insulin resistance, diabetes and depression.
Sweet potatoes, potatoes
Baked and steamed potatoes and sweet potatoes are dishes loved by most children. Mothers can also process them into fried potato chips to help babies easily grasp them when feeding themselves. Children who eat potatoes also provide adequate iron, folate, calcium, zinc, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus. These minerals help the metabolism in children’s bodies proceed smoothly, creating good conditions for the body to grow.
Green vegetables
Parents may have difficulty teaching children to eat green vegetables. Spinach, broccoli, and kale are rich in iron and many other essential nutrients for your baby’s comprehensive development. 156 g of cooked broccoli contains 1 mg of iron and vitamin C, helping the body absorb iron better. This food is also high in folate, fiber and vitamin K.
Tomato
Tomatoes have vitamins A, C, copper, zinc, iron… which contribute to preventing anemia. This fruit has a red and orange-red color due to the presence of alpha-carotene and beta-carotene. Vitamin A in tomatoes plays an important role in your baby’s vision development.