caulifl ower, carrot, parsnip, and zucchini. With fruits, add powdered
cinnamon, and with vegetables, add a pinch of powdered turmeric and a
little fi nely chopped garlic. Soak the millet overnight and gently cook
through over very low heat (sieve for very young babies). Add sieved or
mashed fruit or vegetables and serve. If using vegetables, add fi nely
chopped parsley for older babies, which will provide useful iron and
calcium. This meal provides protein, iron, magnesium, calcium, B vitamins,
and a range of other vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.
Rice and Seaweed Soother
1 cup cooked organic brown rice(^1) ⁄ 4 cup presoaked dried seaweed (any variety, such as purple dulse or
bladder wrack — there are so many kinds, so always vary your
choice)
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup steamed chopped carrot
1 teaspoon arrowroot
(^1) ⁄ 4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
(^1) ⁄ 2 clove garlic
Mix all the ingredients together in a blender. Add a little springwater if
the mixture needs moistening. For extra protein, which is a vital body-
building component for growing babies, add either 2 chlorella tablets or 2
teaspoons of superfood to the mixture while blending. Finally, stir in 1 to 2
teaspoons of virgin olive oil before serving. This meal supports good, easy
digestion and provides a rich variety of vital food values.
Energy Meal
1 cup cooked quinoa
(^1) ⁄ 4 cup freshly sprouted seeds, such as alfalfa or sunfl ower
1 teaspoon olive oil
Blend all the ingredients together. This recipe provides a good balance
of protein, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, with the bonus of the
sprouts giving plenty of raw energy.
The White and Green Dish
1 cup mashed organic potato
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup mashed avocado
(^1) ⁄ 4 cup chopped fresh parsley
(^1) ⁄ 2 teaspoon dried marjoram, or 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves
(^1) ⁄ 4 teaspoon fennel seeds, or 1 teaspoon fresh fennel fronds
Blend all the ingredients together. For very young babies, this dish is rich
in protein and oils and contains a host of vital vitamins and minerals,
while its herbs help digestion considerably.
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