New veg of the week- Beetroot

This week I added beetroot into his weekly purees.
Benefits of beetroot for babies - Rich in minerals & vitamins, decrease risk of anemia, protects liver and increased brain activity.
Beetroot contains high amount of nitrates, therefore it is more advisable to give in small amount, steam or boil properly and to mix with other vegetables, especially if child is younger than a year old.

During baby Reagan's teething stage now, he preferred his purees to have more texture, so instead of pureeing till it's smooth and creamy, I mashed them with a fork instead.
Preparing the beetroots can be quite messy as they stained my hands and entire kitchen counter with its purple dye. Well, still I hope baby boy likes this new vegetable introduced to him this week.