We are all familiar with the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, is that statement really true? With all the nutrients an apple provides, maybe it just might be able to keep the doctor away. In fact, some research has soon that apples can help prevent some forms of cancer. Additional research has soon that apples help boost your brain and may mitigate Alzheimer’s Disease. To read more about the health benefits, please refer to the following link:
http://blogs.webmd.com/food-and-nutrition/2016/10/5-reasons-apples-are-a-perfect-pick.html
Consuming an apple with the skin on does provide more nutrients than without the skin. However the skin can be a bit tough for an infant. Therefore, for the time being, I like to peel the skin off.
An apple provides some of the following nutrients:
- Vitamins A & C
- FIber
- Calcium
- Antioxidants
- Potassium
Step By Step Instructions
Side Note: The quantity of apples might seem more in these instructions than what the ingredient calls for. That’s because I’ve used the pictures from my Pureed Apples recipe.
This recipe requires about 2 apples.
Thoroughly wash and scrub the apple under cold running water.
Peel the apples using the vegetable peeler.
Cut the apples in half
Cut the ends off of the apples
Cut it in half and carefully cut the core out.
Cut the halved piece into quarters
Place the apple chunks into the blender, add about a tablespoon of water for each apple used. If using 2 apples, add about 2 tablespoons of filtered water. Cover the blender tightly with the lid.
Blend it until you get the pureed like consistency.
Place the pureed apples in a mason jar and store it in the refrigerator.
The apples have turned brown because once it gets in contact with air, it oxidizes. It is still safe to eat.
When ready to serve, take a tablespoon of the pureed apples and place it in his/her serving bowl. Add an ounce or two of breastmilk or formula-just enough to get it to the dripping off the spoon consistency. Then, serve the remaining breastmilk or formula after he/she has finished the solids.
In other words, if he/she were to drink 5 ounces of breastmilk or formula, add 1-2 ounces of the breastmilk or formula to the serving bowl with the pureed apples. The remaining 3-4 ounces, he/she will drink after he/she eats the pureed apples.
Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Organic Apples
2 tablespoons of filtered water
Instructions:
Using a vegetable scrub, scrub away all the dirt off of 2 apples under cold running water. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin off of the apples. Carefully, cut the apples in half. Lay the apples cut side down, and carefully cut the ends off and discard the end pieces. Cut that piece in half and carefully cut the core out. Cut the apple into chunks and place them into the blender.
Add about a tablespoon of water for each apple used. If using 2 apples, add about 2 tablespoons of filtered water to the blender. Cover the blender tightly with the lid, and blend it until you get a pureed like consistency.
Place the pureed apples in a mason jar and store it in the refrigerator.
The apples have turned brown because once it gets in contact with air, it oxidizes. It is still safe to eat.
When ready to serve, take a tablespoon of the pureed apples and place it in his/her serving bowl. Add an ounce or two of breastmilk or formula-just enough to get it to the dripping off the spoon consistency. Then, serve the remaining breastmilk or formula after he/she has finished the solids.
In other words, if he/she were to drink 5 ounces of breastmilk or formula, add 1-2 ounces of the breastmilk or formula to the serving bowl with the pureed apples. The remaining 3-4 ounces, he/she will drink after he/she eats the pureed apples.
