Thursday, January 21, 2010

Human Food?

The Father has a dream that one day humans will only eat one thing... Human Food.  It's kinda like dog kibble but for humans!  Personally, I don't like that idea.  I like some variety in my diet.  I'm sure LBG would enjoy a little more of a variety, too.  He doesn't know it yet, but there are so many yummy foods out there to enjoy.

Next month he will be 4 months old!  I can't believe my sweet little boy will 17 years and 8 months from adulthood! *Did I do my math correctly?*  How time flies! 

Ok, back to the subject.  Many people being feeding their wee ones purees right after they turn 4 months.  Many people wait until they are closer to six months.  The Father and I have no idea when LBG will be ready for human food.  I'd like to wait until he is sixish months old, but if his current barf situation continues, I foresee the doctor recommending we start earlier.

What to do?  What to do?

I fully intend to make all of his food myself so I've come up with a master plan!  Begining roughly February 1st, I'll start making and freezing foods for him.  That way, if we deem him ready/needing some solids in his belly, they will be ready and waiting for him.  If he isn't ready, they will be there waiting until he is.  Either way, it ensures that I'm not rushed to cook a million peas and carrots and broccoli, Oh my!  I can't wait for the Spring/Summer vegetables to be available through the CSA, which we will be joining as soon as their Spring enrollment begins.  I know there were be lots of yummy fresh fruits and veggies for LBG to try!

A blog I follow recently posted about feeding baby the 21 plant groups.  Check it out here!  I'm now very interested in the book Feeding Baby Green,which she sites.  I think it will be a fun challenge for both The Father and I.  I'm fairly picky when it comes to veggies and I don't want to have my sweet little boy be the same!

Here are the 21 plant groups!  I'd like to thank The Good Wife for typing them all out!
Mushrooms
shitake
crimini
oyster
portabella

Bromeliads
pineapple

Woody trees
banana

Cruciferous vegetables
broccoli
cauliflower

Myrtles
guava
clove
allspice


Umbrellifers
carrot
celery
cilantro
dill


Heath plants
blueberry
cranberry


Legumes
black beans
peas

lentils

Gourds
cucumber
pumpkin
squash
watermelon

Composites
artichoke
lettuces
sunflower seeds

Sesame
sesame seeds

Lilies
asparagus
chive
garlic
onion


Rosy plants
apple  
apricot
blackberry
 
cherry
peach
 
pear
plum
raspberry
strawberry

Grapes

Citrus
orange
lime
lemon

Nightshades
eggplant
peppers
white potatoes

Laurels
avocado
cinnamon
bay

Amaranths
spinach
swiss chard
beet

Loosestrifes
pomegranate

True grasses
barley
oats
brown rice


Bindwinds
sweet potato

I can't wait to take photos of a LBG covered in his yummy homemade food! 

2 comments:

The Chandlers said...

I can leave a comment now...But I already told you what I was going to say.

MsGreene said...

HI! I'm MsGreene (related to, but not DrGreene).Thanks for posting the list of 21 food groups. Note: the foods listed below each heading are examples of what's in the group. Just pick one from each group to get in the full 21. Pick more if you are really adventurous :)

You can keep up with Dr. Greene at DrGreene.com. Tons of info for you there and we'd love to have you in our chats or the forums.