3 Recipes For Puree With Many Carbohydrates

For all these reasons,  they are an essential part of a balanced diet, not only for children but also adults. Parents should be careful to include them in their children’s diets, every day.

Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates

As we have mentioned above,  carbohydrates are an essential part of the development of children and adults. However, it is important to understand the difference between the different types of carbohydrates that are available. At the same time, we need to know that not all carbohydrates are positive.

First of all, let’s look at simple carbohydrates, or fast-absorbing carbohydrates. This type of carbohydrate consists of sugar, oligosaccharides, galactose, glucose, etc.

Second,  we have complex carbohydrates that our body absorbs much more slowly. Health professionals recommend a moderate intake of complex carbohydrates in our daily diet. 

Among the list of complex carbohydrates you will find the following: Barley, rye, corn, rice, wheat, pasta, bread, potato, sweet potato, legumes, etc.

Many parents wonder if there is a limit to how many carbohydrates children should consume. The answer varies according to the type of carbohydrates we are talking about.

When it comes to simple carbohydrates, they should not make up more than 10% of children’s diet. 

When it comes to complex carbohydrates, half of your child’s daily calorie intake should come from this group of foods. As you can see,  it is primary that one maintains an appropriate balance  when giving one’s children good nutrition.

Puree recipes with many carbohydrates

Puree with many carbohydrates: rice and chicken

Ingredients

• 1 leek
• 2 carrots
• 1 squash
• 5 cherry tomatoes
• 1/8 cup rice
• 60 grams of chicken breast
• Chicken broth
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Wash, peel and slice the vegetables and chicken breast.
2. Fill a pan with water and bring to a boil. Then add the vegetables and rice.
3. After about 20 minutes, or when the vegetables start to tenderize, add the chicken pieces, and wait until it is completely cooked.
4. Finally, pour the cooked ingredients into a blender. Add chicken broth and a pinch of salt.
5. Blend it well until you have a smooth texture. 
6. Add salt if necessary. Server, and welcome.

Puree with many carbohydrates: sweet potato and apple

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 large sweet potato
• ½ apple
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Wash the apple and cut it into slices. Avoid peeling the apple so that it does not lose its nutrients. 
2. Boil the apple for several minutes, with olive oil, in a pan.
3. Add two tablespoons of water and let it boil further.
4. Once the apple is soft, mash it with a fork.
5. Now, wash, peel and chop the sweet potatoes. Boil them in water, with a little salt, until soft enough to be mashed.
6. Combine the mashed apple and the mashed sweet potatoes, and mix well. 
7. Add a little salt.
8. Add a little olive oil and serve.

Puree with whole grain rice

Ingredients

• ½ cup wholemeal rice
• 1 small, ripe banana

Instructions

1. In a food processor or blender, blend the uncooked rice. Continue blending until the rice has become powdered.
2. Bring some water to a boil and add 2, or more, tablespoons of the powdered rice. Let it cook for several minutes.
3. Mash the small, ripe banana and mix it with the cooked rice powder. Mix it well  with a whisk or a hand mixer.
4. Add salt to taste and serve.

These three recipes for puree with many carbohydrates are delicious and they are a good source of nutrition for your child. 

The basic ingredients in each recipe are rich in complex, slow-absorbing carbohydrates. They are not only essential for brain development but also the overall health of your child.