Introducing Parsnip ... (April 23rd 2008)

Today mummy blended 2 parsnips (only yield 1 tray) and make a tray of puree for me, i will get to taste it soon, i think it smells nice.

Parsnips for Baby Food - Age for Introduction to Baby: 6-8 Months Below extracted from www.wholesomebabyfood.com
The Goodness of Parsnips:
Parsnips contain calcium and vitamin C. They also contain fiber and a bit of protein too! As a food for baby, parsnips bring a nice nutty/sweet flavour.

PARSNIP (1 cup - boiled)

VITAMINS: Vitamin A - 0 IU

Vitamin C - 20.3 mg

Niacin - 1.1 mg

Folate - 90 mcg

Thiamine - .12 mg

Pantothenic Acid - .9 mg

Vitamin K - 1.6 mg

Contains some other vitamins in small amounts

MINERALS

Potassium - 573 mg

Sodium - 16 mg

Calcium - 58 mg

Phosphorus - 108mg

Magnesium - 45 mg

Iron - .9 mg

Also contains small amounts of selenium, manganese, copper and zinc.