Children's nutrition is a major issue for parents who are concerned about the health and development of their little ones. One cooking method that stands out for its many benefits is steam cooking. Not only does it preserve the essential nutrients in the food, but it also ensures tasty and healthy meals for children.
What are the benefits of steam cooking?
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Nutrient Preservation: Steaming is known for its ability to preserve vitamins and minerals in foods. Unlike boiling, where nutrients can dissolve in the water, steaming helps maintain the nutritional value of vegetables, fruits, and meats.
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Texture and Flavour: Steamed foods retain their natural texture and flavour. This is especially important for children who are often sensitive to food textures and tastes. Steaming allows you to prepare meals that are not only nutritious, but also appetizing.
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Fat Reduction: Steaming does not require the addition of fat, which makes for healthy, balanced meals. It is a great way to introduce healthy eating habits from a young age.
The Babycook® from Béaba®: A Great Ally
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Simplicity and Efficiency: The Béaba® Babycook® is an all-in-one appliance that makes preparing baby meals much easier. It gently steams, mixes, defrosts and reheats food. It is quick and easy to use, saving time while ensuring nutritious meals.
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According to a study, the gentle steam cooking of the Babycook preserves +40% of nutrients* (*versus cooking in water on Ca, Fe, Zn, Beta Carotene), external nutritional study 2024)
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Quick Preparation: With the Babycook®, it is possible to prepare meals in less than 15 minutes. Simply chop the ingredients, place them in the steam basket and let the appliance do the rest. Once cooked, the food can be blended to the desired consistency, perfect for young children.
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Hygiene and Safety: The Babycook® is designed to be safe and hygienic. The materials used are BPA-free, ensuring that the food prepared is free from contaminants. In addition, cleaning the appliance is easy, ensuring optimum hygiene for every use.
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More economical: Cooking at home with the Babycook® is also more economical compared to buying small industrial jars! For example, a Babycook® Neo pays for itself in less than 2 months and allows you to saves $$$ per year!
Practical Tips for Using the Béaba Babycook
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Vary the Ingredients: To ensure your child receives a balanced diet, vary the ingredients. Introduce a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, meats and fish. The Babycook® allows you to prepare small quantities, which is ideal for experimenting with new tastes and textures.
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Adapting Recipes to Age: Children's nutritional needs and chewing abilities change as they age. For younger children, opt for smooth, homogeneous purees. As they get older, introduce thicker textures and chunks to help them get used to chewing.
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Meal Planning: Meal planning can help you save time and reduce stress. Prepare batches of purees in advance and freeze them in individual portions . The Béaba® Babycook® allows you to defrost and reheat meals, making it easier to manage your daily meals.
Did you know? The Babycook ® from Béaba ® : Much More than Purees
The Babycook® from Béaba® is a versatile appliance! Contrary to the popular belief that it is only used to cook smooth purées, the Babycook® allows you to prepare a variety of textures adapted to each stage of food diversification. Thanks to its multiple steam cooking, mixing, defrosting and reheating functions, you can concoct compotes, tender pieces of vegetables, minced meats and even smoothies, bases for mini quiches, flans, sticks... This practical tool helps parents to offer a healthy and balanced diet to their child, while facilitating the transition to more solid foods. The Babycook® from Béaba® is essential for creative and nutritious cooking, perfectly meeting the evolving needs of your baby.
Steam cooking is an ideal method for preparing healthy and tasty meals for children. Thanks to the Babycook® from Béaba®, this task becomes even easier and faster, allowing parents to focus on the essential: providing their children with a balanced and nutritious diet. Adopt the Babycook® and discover the simplicity of preparing homemade meals for your baby.
By incorporating these tips into your routine, you can be sure to provide your children with the best meals for their growth and well-being. So, don't wait any longer and make steam cooking your ally in the kitchen!
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