Should fruit juice be added to the porridge when making complementary foods yourself?
The absorption of iron from a meal can be improved by combining iron-rich foods with:
- Vitamin C-rich vegetables
- fruits
Examples of vitamin C-rich vegetables are broccoli and peppers, while apples and berries are vitamin C-rich types of fruit. Fruit juices also contain vitamin C, but many store-bought juices have added sugar and contain less vitamin C than vegetables and fruit.
| Food | Vitamin C [mg/100g] |
|---|---|
| Apple juice | 1,4 |
| Orange juice | 41,5 |
| Strawberry | 57,0 |
| Broccoli | 74,0 |
An adequate supply of iron is particularly important during infancy. Iron promotes the development of vision, favours motor skills and helps the brain to develop better.
What do I do if the tap water is not of drinking quality when I'm on holiday?
The best drink for babies is drinking water. If the tap water in your holiday destination is not of drinking quality and no bottled water labelled ‘suitable for infant nutrition’ is available, you should pay attention to at least the following two points when buying drinking water:
- The quality of the water.
- The safety of the container.
Nitrate content of maximum 10 mg per litre
No addition of carbonic acid (if necessary, expel the carbonic acid by heating)
