Vegetable jars

Smileat vegetable jars

Why include legumes in baby food?

Legumes are a fundamental food group in the beginning of complementary feeding. Foods such as lentils, peas, soybeans, chickpeas or beans are an essential food matrix for the growth and development of the baby in the first year.

Not only are they a rich source of slowly absorbed carbohydrates, but they contain a great source of vegetable protein, fiber and a type of oligosaccharides that promote proper formation of the baby's intestinal microbiota, essential for disease prevention and maintenance of long-term digestive health. Legumes contain a variety of essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron, zinc and B-complex vitamins. These nutrients are essential for cognitive development, immune function and energy production in children.

According to the Spanish Association of Pediatrics (AEP), at the beginning of complementary feeding, it is recommended to prioritize foods rich in iron and zinc, such as legumes or cereals.

Daily iron requirements vary according to the needs of the developmental stage. During the first 6 months of life, breast milk has very good bioavailability of iron, and no other contributions are necessary in healthy children. In case of formula milks, these are enriched with iron according to the recommendations.

From the age of 6 months, iron deposits decrease but iron needs increase, making it necessary to provide iron through food. For this reason, we recommend the inclusion of legumes in their diet from 6 months of life, starting with mashed legumes to test digestive tolerance; these legumes will be essential for the baby to strengthen its digestive and immune system!

Selection of legume jars

In the constant search for healthy and delicious options for our little ones, our legume jars have become a popular choice among parents concerned about their children's nutrition. Buying legume jars is now not only affordable but an ideal choice for starting complementary feeding at 6 months!

Our organic legume jars stand out for their commitment to quality and the origin of the ingredients. The organic jars of this brand are made with organic and sustainably grown pulses.

Diversity of flavors to conquer demanding palates!

At Smileat we offer you our organic legume jars, with different flavors and combinations to encourage the development of their palate. For this, our bean stew jar is ideal, and so that they get used to a variety of textures, we also recommend you to buy our legume jars: CA-CHI-TOS brown rice with salmon and peas jar and CA-CHI-TOS red lentil with quinoa jar.

Don't miss our offer on organic jars and other food products for your baby, such as snacks and snacks, baby food, dried fruits and powdered peanuts, and much more!

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