Courgette

Which vitamins and minerals do courgettes have?

‍Courgette is packed with nutritional goodness! It’s low in calories and provides important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium. It’s a wonderful addition to your baby’s diet to support their growth and overall health.

• vitamins A
• vitamin C
• vitamin K
• potassium
• manganese
• folate‍

Check out the A to Z Vitamins & Minerals: function, benefits, and what foods you can find them in.

What are the benefits of a courgettes for my baby?

• ‍Digestive health: Courgette is a good source of dietary fibre, which can aid in maintaining a healthy digestive system for babies. It promotes regular bowel movements and helps prevent constipation.‍
• Hydration: A courgette has a high water content, which can contribute to hydration in babies. Staying adequately hydrated is important for overall health and well-being.‍
• Antioxidant properties: courgettes contain antioxidants, such as vitamin C, and carotenoids like beta-carotene and lutein. These compounds help protect cells from damage and support optimal health.‍
• Eye health: The presence of carotenoids, including lutein and zeaxanthin, in courgette, makes it beneficial for eye health. These nutrients play a role in maintaining healthy vision and may contribute to the prevention of eye-related diseases.
• ‍Anti-inflammatory properties: Courgette contains anti-inflammatory compounds, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. These properties can help reduce inflammation in the body and support overall health.‍
• Healthy weight management: Courgette is low in calories and fat while being high in fibre, making it a valuable addition to a baby’s diet for healthy weight management.

‍Allergen information

This pod doesn’t contain gluten, eggs, milk, soya, or nuts.

However, we cook all our pods in an environment where nuts, eggs, milk, soya, gluten, and other dairy products are regularly handled, and therefore cannot guarantee that they are free from any of the above allergens.

How to store this food?

This should be kept in the freezer until ready to serve. For optimal taste, quality, and nutrient retention, consume within 3 months, and 24 hours once defrosted.