Organic Minestrone with ABC Pasta

Chicken is a rich source of many nutrients that are essential for babies’ growth and development. These nutrients include vitamins B6 and B12, iron, zinc, choline, selenium, and vitamin B3. They play important roles in supporting antioxidant activities, providing energy to cells, promoting healthy blood, enhancing the sense of taste and smell, and boosting brain health. Furthermore, chicken is a great source of protein, which contains all the amino acids required to develop a baby's muscles, nervous system, heart, skin, and hair.

Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, which is beneficial when paired with plant-based iron-rich foods like lentils, beans, and peas as it helps in iron absorption. Additionally, tomatoes are rich in carotenoids, a group of plant nutrients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that come in various varieties and offer distinct advantages such as promoting healthy eyesight, immunity, and heart function, as well as shielding the skin from sun damage.

Potatoes provide essential nutrients such as folate, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc, which are essential for growing babies. Potatoes are also rich in other B vitamins, vitamin C to boost the immune system, and choline, a vital nutrient for brain development. Potatoes also contain "resistant starch," a significant type of fiber that helps promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which supports a baby's body.

Carrots are a great source of fiber for promoting digestion and vitamin B6, a vital nutrient for fueling the growth and development of a baby's body. However, the standout feature of carrots is their impressive concentration of carotenoids, which are nutrients that convert to vitamin A and aid in maintaining healthy vision.

Celery contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that benefit our gut and immune systems.