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Are pressure cooker are safe to cook foods for babies or do i need to stop using it because i have using pressure cooker boil veg and lentils to save time and gas does it retain the nutrition
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In general cooking in pressure cooker and microwave decreases the nrutient quality of any food.
Its always better to cook in clay pot or iron vessels. If these are not available cook in steel vessel.
Try to give fresh food always.
And include a wholesome diet of ragi, oats, fruits, vegetables
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To cook vegetables steaming is safe to retain nutrients, than cooking in pressure cooker.
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Absolutely safe. Modern methods of cooking preserve all essential nutrients in diet. Fruits of course should not be cooked.
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For babies, it is best to use a mixer grinder for the cooked food to make a puree like consistency. It helps in swallowing of cooked food.
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Very young babies can not swallow large spoonful of food, so give small quantities frequently. Always remember to burp the baby during and after feeding. It helps to expel the air swallowed with food, and makes way for more food .
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There is no harm in cooking food in pressure cooker. As a general rule, you should never overcook vegetables as overlooking destroys nutritive elements.
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