Organic Chicken & Pumpkin Steamed Rice

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.

Pumpkin is packed with vitamin A that can help in enhancing the baby's immune system, growth, and eyesight. Additionally, pumpkin includes other vital nutrients such as vitamin E, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, potassium, and more. Carotenoids are present in high amounts in pumpkin, which are plant compounds that can be converted by our bodies into vitamin A. They also have antioxidant effects that can reduce the risk of cancer and address natural cell damage. The carotenoids' concentration increases with the pumpkin's curing duration after harvest.

Shiitake mushrooms have several health benefits. Firstly, they are rich in vitamin D and vitamin B12, which are typically found in animal-based foods, making them a great addition to a plant-based baby's diet. Secondly, shiitakes contain unique types of fiber and essential vitamins and minerals like selenium and zinc, which are important for immune system function, as well as maintaining a healthy sense of taste and smell. Lastly, shiitakes have phytonutrients that possess antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties.