Baby preparation

Today I was having lunch with my Chinese colleague. He just had a 4 months old baby. I am surprised when he told me he start to feed his baby with apple juice bit by bit for one week and it seems the baby is acceptable to it. The testing of one week is to ensure the baby does not have any side effect to the baby. Side effects, could be like stomach disorder or fever.

He fed his wife with pork leg with yellow beans and papaya with pork ribs soup during maternity period. He advise not to get very ripe papaya so that the papaya will not be too overcooked.

But most important thing is to build up the health of both parents. so far his baby has not fallen sick. He told me he used to practise taiqi before his wife get pregnant.

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Nutritional foods

Foods that pack a nutritional punchEating well is one of the keys to living a healthy life, and some foods can be the go-to sources for particular nutrients. Use this chart to remind you of foods with the highest content in a variety of nutrients, or print a version to keep handy.
Sources: USDA, National Institutes of Health

Calcium

Calcium is key to strong bones and teeth, as well as proper nerve and muscle function, and while milk is instantly considered as a source of calcium, there are many other foods that can help you get the calcium you need:
Milk, other dairy productsCornmealWheat flourCollardsRhubarbSardinesSpinachSoybeansTurnip greensSalmon, canned with boneKale

Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps your body repair itself, fight off diseases and infections and even has shown some indications of fighting off cancer. Here are some of the foods that pack the highest Vitamin C punch:
Oranges/orange juicePeppers (sweet and chili)Grapefruit juicePapayasStrawberriesBroccoliBrussels sproutsPeasKiwi fruitSweet potatoFiberFiber keeps digestion on track and has been shown to help prevent heart attacks, intestinal problems and several types of cancer.
BarleyBulgurBeansPeasWheat flour, whole-grainOat branDatesTomato productsRaspberriesCornmealArtichokes

Anti-oxidants

Anti-oxidants are chemicals that may help prevent a host of ailments including cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.
BeansBlueberriesCranberriesArtichokesBlackberriesPrunesRusset potatoesPecansApplesCinnamonFolic acidFolic acid promotes cell division and growth, red cell development and helps prevent some birth defects and can help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
Turkey/chicken gibletsLentilsCowpeas/Black eyed peasOrange JuiceBeans (specifically kidney, pinto, navy)ChickpeasOkraSpinachAsparagusBeef liverIronIron helps carry oxygen through our bodies. If you don't get enough you can become anemic, which will make you feel tired, and weak.
Mollusks, clamsTurkey or chicken gibletsEnriched whole wheat flourEnriched riceSoybeansTomato productsSpinachLiverBeefJerusalem-artichokes, rawBaking chocolate, unsweetened squares