Tofu is something that only vegetarians eat, right?
Wrong.
Tofu is a very healthy food that should be added to your baby's diet for its own sake, not just as a substitute for meat.
Tofu is in the same family as beans and peas. It is made from fermented soymilk curd. The way it is made is similar to how cheese is made from milk. Tofu has a lot of protein, calcium, iron, fibre, and fatty acids, which are all important parts of a healthy diet.
There are two basic kinds of tofu: hard or firm tofu, which is often used in recipes that need a firm texture, and soft or silken tofu, which is usually used in desserts, smoothies, soups, and sauces.
When you open fresh tofu, it smells sweet. If it smells sour, it is old and shouldn't be used for your baby. It will last for seven days in the fridge if you put it in a container of water that doesn't let air in. But it is very important that the water is changed every day. Tofu doesn't freeze very well. When it's defrosted, it gets a bit spongy and looks like it's lost its colour.
Once your baby is at least 8 months old, you can give him or her this healthy food that can be used in many ways. (However, it's important to know that soy can cause allergies. When you give it to your baby for the first time, keep a close eye out for signs of an allergic reaction. Some of the symptoms are feeling sick, throwing up, having a stuffy or runny nose, red or watery eyes, and wheezing. If you think your baby is allergic to a certain type of food, you should contact a doctor right away.
Tofu is easy to add to your baby's diet because it doesn't have much of a taste of its own. Instead, it takes on the flavours of whatever food it touches.
At first, you could try making a simple, healthy meal by blending tofu with cottage cheese or avocado. A tasty dessert for baby would be soft tofu mixed with fruit and whipped into a cream. Tofu can also be cut into chunks and served raw as a healthy finger food for your baby.
Considering how nutritious tofu is and how many ways it can be used, it's clear that it would be a great addition to most babies' diets.
