{"id":140000,"date":"2025-03-17T16:48:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T16:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/blw\/flavour-led-weaning-zainab-jagot-ahmed\/"},"modified":"2025-03-17T16:48:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T16:48:56","slug":"flavour-led-weaning-zainab-jagot-ahmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=140000","title":{"rendered":"Flavour-led Weaning \u2014 Zainab Jagot Ahmed"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Everyone at some point will have incorporated aromatic herbs and spices into their homecooked meals \u2013 from herbs such as garlic, basil, chives and rosemary to spices – turmeric, coriander and cinnamon. These natural flavours simply make food taste better, so weaning your baby to slowly accept these flavours is a fantastic idea! It will certainly make transition onto family meals much smoother as your baby grows, since I\u2019m guessing you already cook with some of these flavours in your everyday meals.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

In my experience, this was life-enhancing for my baby. Life-enhancing given that these unique flavours helped me offer my little one nourishing, delicious meals. These meals led to a love of wholesome home cooked food which have now set the foundation for healthy eating habits for years to come. Flavour-led weaning ultimately helped me give my little girl the best start in life.<\/p>\n

Read on for more life-enhancing benefits of weaning your baby with a range of unique flavours and cuisines:<\/p>\n

Diverse Flavour Palate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Herbs and spices have a broad range and depth of flavours and can really enhance the taste of different foods. The more you nurture your little one\u2019s taste buds by offering delicious flavours \u2013 bitter, sour, sweet and savoury \u2013 the more your baby\u2019s taste buds will open and flourish! Thriving taste buds means a more diverse flavour palate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read Add Flavour: 19 First Taste Herbs and Spices for Weaning Your Baby<\/a> for more details on safe, unique baby-friendly flavours.<\/p>\n

No Salt or Sugar Necessary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When I first began weaning my little one with aromatic Indian baby meals, I remember thinking \u201cWow! This smells amazing! I wouldn\u2019t mind a cheeky mouthful of this myself\u201d. The delicious aroma, when the herbs and spices were cooked, was simply mouth-watering. It was so good, I couldn\u2019t wait to dig in to my daughter\u2019s meal! And in my experience, it was no different for my little one \u2013 she couldn\u2019t wait either! A wonderful alternative to adding salt and sugar into baby food, herbs and spices will help you create incredibly tasty meals that your little one will wholeheartedly enjoy. Before you know it, baby will be excited to try tasty new meals developing a positive relationship with food.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Try some of my yummy recipes here<\/a>, from stage 1 weaning recipes all the way through to family meals, and quick snacks for the school years.<\/p>\n

No More Fussy Eaters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This really was the cherry on top of the cake for me. My little one ate everything! And still does! The thought of having a fussy eater filled me with dread – I wasn\u2019t prepared to cook separate meals for family members. Weaning my little one with a diverse flavour palate was the best decision I made. Now she\u2019s willing to try everything, and I attribute this to the range of flavours I offered her during our weaning journey. Give it a go\u2026 it can reduce the chance of fussy-eating behaviours emerging in your little one too.<\/p>\n

Before you begin, have a quick read of my One Week Feeding Plan<\/a> for safe introduction.<\/p>\n

Well-Balanced Diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As your baby\u2019s diet becomes more reliant on solid food it will be less challenging for you to help her achieve a well-balanced diet, if she is accepting of new foods. A broad and balanced diet is essential to make sure your baby is receiving all of the vitamins and minerals required for healthy growth. After all, a HEALTHY baby is a HAPPY baby!<\/p>\n

Read my <\/strong>MUST-KNOW details on achieving a balanced diet for baby here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Soothing Remedies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Natural flavour enhancers may contribute added health benefits. Scientifically unproven, but a belief supported by many cultures worldwide for generations, including my own. Here are some of the health benefits herbs and spices are believed to provide. Each herb and spice is unique, and their health benefits are too:<\/p>\n