Adding complementary foods to children is a big knowledge, and with the popularization of complementary food knowledge, more and more parents are paying attention to their children's dietary health. There are many recipes, such as carrots, that require frying with oil before processing to facilitate children's absorption of nutrients. So it is also necessary for children to eat some oil. There are various types of oil on the market. What oil should be used for cooking for children?
What oil is good for cooking 16 month old babies?
1. Walnut oil. Walnuts are a well-known "brain boosting food", and walnut oil is rich in phospholipids, which can promote the intellectual development of babies. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, and with a relatively reasonable n-6 and n-3 fatty acid structure compared to other vegetable oils. In addition, substances such as squalene and polyphenols in walnut oil can maintain a baby's bone density and enhance their immunity.
2. Olive oil. Olive oil is considered the most suitable oil for human nutrition among all the oils discovered so far.
3. Peanut oil contains various essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid, which can promote the growth and development of babies and enhance their immunity. The zinc content in peanut oil is the highest among edible oils, which helps with the intellectual development of babies. In addition, the brain phospholipids, egg phospholipids, and choline in peanut oil are also beneficial for the intellectual development of babies.
4. Sesame oil, also known as sesame oil, has the effect of promoting blood circulation and moisturizing the intestines, which is beneficial for improving constipation in babies. Sesame oil is also rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid, and is easily absorbed by the human body, making it suitable for direct consumption.
Which oils should be used with caution when cooking for babies
1. The commonly used soybean oil, when stir fried, can oxidize its linoleic acid and produce harmful substances.
2. The linoleic acid content in sunflower seed oil is too high;
3. Corn oil has a high content of linoleic acid and is not heat-resistant. So they are not very suitable for babies.
4. Although flaxseed oil is a precursor to DHA and EPA, studies have shown that long-term consumption of flaxseed may cause diarrhea, bloating, nausea, and other symptoms.
How to choose oil for a baby has been explained quite clearly. The health of a baby is the wish of a family, and as parents, we need to carefully select the best and most suitable oil for our child. In fact, the complementary food provided by parents to their children is not only nutritious but also a form of love. I hope all the babies in the world can grow up healthy!
