Six Months
At six months foods are introduced into the breast feeding regime. Several qualities are desirable:
2. Easy chewability
3. Reasonably iron-rich
4. Adequate fibre and fluid levels for the heath of the colon
With these ideas in mind, the following foods have been chosen as appropriate foods to introduce at six months:
1. Prunes: Fibre, iron, vitamin C, fluid, calcium
2. Cherries: Fibre, iron, vitamin C, fluid
3. Banana: Potassium, iron, chewability
4. Blackberry: Fibre, iron, vitamin C
5. Carrot (cooked and mashed): Fibre, carotenes, calcium
6. Mung bean sprouts (blended): Iron, fluid, fibre, enzymes
7. Broccoli (cooked, mashed or blended): Iron, fibre, chlorophyll, potassium, calcium
8. Cauliflower (cooked, mashed, or blended): Iron, bulk
9. Applesauce: Pectin, fluid, fruit sugars
10. Grapes: Vitamin C, fluid, fruit sugars
11. Yam: Carbohydrate, carotenes, potassium
12. Pears: Vitamin C, fibre, fruit sugars
13. Kiwi: Vitamin C, fluid, enzymes
14. Green peas: Iron, fibre, chlorophyll, calcium
Nine Months
Substantial growth and maturation of tissues occur at nine months. Iron and zinc foods are emphasized as well as maintaining hypo-allergenicity in food choices. High bulk and fibre are encouraged for good intestinal health. The intestinal bacteria change as we add more foods from Bifido-Bacterium bifidus to Bacteriodes, clostridium, staphylococcus, E. coli, and other lactobacillus species. A high fibre diet encourages a smooth transformation to these bacterial types. Introduce these foods one at a time, watching for reactions such as diaper rash, behavioural changes, skin rashes on body or mouth, runny nose, or watery eyes.
Following are the foods to be introduced at nine months:
1. Papaya: Vitamin C
2. Oatmeal: Zinc, protein
3. Lima beans: Zinc, protein
4. Split pea soup: Zinc, protein
5. Mashed potatoes: Complex carbohydrate, protein
6. Basmati rice: Complex carbohydrate, protein
7. Artichoke: Carbohydrate, protein, vitamin A, phosphorus, potassium
8. Cabbage: Fibre, vitamin A, potassium
9. Sweet potato: Carbohydrate, carotenes, fibre, potassium
I0. Millet: Complex: carbohydrate, protein
11. String beans: Bulk, magnesium
12. Blueberries: Fibre, Vitamin C
13. Nectarines: Vitamin A, potassium
14. Chard: Magnesium, chlorophyll, bulk
Twelve Month Foods
Twelve month foods, like nine month foods, are high in fibre, zinc, and complex carbohydrates. Again, check for allergic-type reactions such as skin rashes, runny nose and behaviour changes. Protein and iron are also emphasized.
1. Acorn squash: Carbohydrate, fibre
2. Blackstrap molasses: Iron
3. Tofu: Protein
4. Asparagus: Fibre, protein, vitamin A, niacin, potassium, manganese
5. Avocado: Oils and good fats
6. Barley: Carbohydrate, phosphorus, magnesium, protein
7. Spirulina: Protein, chlorophyll
8. Brown rice: Carbohydrate, protein, fibre, vitamin B complex, potassium
9. Swiss chard: Magnesium, fibre
I0. Parsnips: Bulk, vitamin A, plant pigments
11. Goat's milk: Protein, vitamin A, vitamin B complex, potassium, calcium, zinc
12. Yogurt: Calcium, protein, some B vitamins, zinc
13. Hubbard squash: Carbohydrate, protein, vitamin A, potassium
Eighteen Month Foods
The eighteen month foods include foods high in protein. The molecular structures are getting more complex. These foods emphasize calcium and B vitamins as well.
1. Tahini: Oils, protein, iron
2. Kelp: Protein, trace minerals
3. Beet greens: Chlorophyll, fibre, pigments, some iron
4. Beans: Carbohydrate, protein
5. Lamb: Protein, iron
6. Eggplant: Fibre, carbohydrate
7. Chicken: Protein, B vitamins
8. Fish (all kinds, introduced one at a time): Protein, iron
9. Spaghetti squash: Carbohydrate
10. Various greens: Magnesium, fibre
11. Rye: Carbohydrate, protein, fibre, sodium
12. Mushrooms: Fibre, copper, zinc
13. Rutabaga: Carbohydrate, pigments, carotenes
14. Buckwheat: Carbohydrate, fibre, B vitamins
Twenty-one Month Foods
At this stage, much growth is occurring. Here we begin to fill out the proteins so that the protein foods can be rotated. Essential fatty acid rich nuts are introduced as nut butters.
1. Eggs: B12, protein, cholesterol
2. Beef liver: B12, iron, protein, B vitamins
3. Cashew butter: Protein, essential fatty acids
4. Almond butter: Protein, essential fatty acids
5. Game hen: Protein
6. Salmon: Protein
7. Oranges: Vitamin C, bioflavonoids
8. Turkey: Protein
9. Pineapple: Vitamin C
10. Brewer's yeast: B3 vitamins
11. Crushed walnuts: Essential fatty acids, protein
12. Wheat (sprouted Essene bread is good): Enzymes, sugars, proteins
Twenty-four Month Foods
This completes the list of foods. Any fruit or vegetable may be added that has not appeared on previous lists. Be sure to continue to watch for allergic symptoms as mentioned above.
1. Sunflower seeds: Essential fatty acids, protein
2. Peanut butter: Essential fatty acids, protein
3. Lentils: Fibre, protein
4. Duck: Protein
5. Clams: Minerals, protein
6. Cottage cheese: Calcium, protein
7. Lamb liver: Iron, protein
8. Soy (all forms): Calcium, protein
9. Cheese (all types, introduce one at a time): Calcium, protein
10. Rabbit: Protein
