Anise, Basil, Cinnamon, Dill, Garlic powder, Ginger, Lemon zest, Mint, Nutmeg, Oregano, Pepper, Rosemary
We have been trying to avoid medication with our little guy, so I like to use food remedies when possible. Another benefit is that these spices have a lot of uses:
Cinnamon – good for upset belly, diarrhea, and possible anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
Garlic – anti-biotic and blood pressure
Ginger – good for upset belly
Dill – hiccups, colic, and digestive troubles
Mint – stimulates healthy digestion and helps respiratory issues
Coriander – relieves gassiness, stimulates appetite, and helps rheumatisms and joint pain (not recommended on the baby spice list, but the parents can benefit from this)
I also wasn’t exactly sure how to incorporate these spices into his meals. I found a helpful list of ideas:
Fruits:
Apples: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
Pears: ginger, cinnamon, mint
Bananas: cinnamon, ginger
Dairy:Plain yogurt: mint, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
Vegetables:
Sweet potato: nutmeg, cinnamon
Pumpkin: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
Carrots: basil & garlic – baked cinnamon carrots are yummy, too
Green beans: garlic powder
Potatoes (white): dill, garlic
Winter squash: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
Cereals/Grains:
Pasta: oregano, garlic, basil
Oatmeal or other cereals: fruits, cinnamon, nutmeg
Rice (sweet): cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
Quinoa (sweet): cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
Quinoa (savory): garlic powder, pepper, basil, oregano
Since most of his foods are already made and frozen, I am going to add the spices right before serving. Also, if he doesn’t like something, then I won’t have to toss an entire batch of food. And, after reading this list, I plan to add ginger to the rhubarb recipe in the previous post.
Unfortunately, every spice, with the exception of salt and pepper, is already sealed in a box awaiting the move this weekend, so I won’t get to try any of this until (the soonest) next week.
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