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    Smart Food: 7 Snacks to Boost Your Baby's Brain Development

    By | Shine Food – Tue, Jan 22, 2013 1:25 PM EST

    Photo by: Mika Shino
    Kiwi Jam
    This kiwi jam recipe is packed with DHA Omega 3, vitamin C, and fiber.
    Kiwi Jam Recipe
    Ingredients:
    4 kiwis, peeled and cut into small chunks
    1 tablespoon agave syrup ... more 
    Photo by: Mika Shino
    Kiwi Jam
    This kiwi jam recipe is packed with DHA Omega 3, vitamin C, and fiber.
    Kiwi Jam Recipe
    Ingredients:
    4 kiwis, peeled and cut into small chunks
    1 tablespoon agave syrup
    Whole grain crackers
    Directions:
    1. In a medium pot, add the kiwi and the sugar. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
    2. Let the kiwi mixture cool.
    3. Serve with crackers or toast.
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    If you have a growing baby, you know the importance of snacks. While some go-to snack items are oh-so convenient, consider mixing in these simple recipes that are packed with vitamins to boost Baby's brain development. Enter Mika Shino -- a mom who's passionate and knowledgeable about food and nutrition. After her son was born with a liver condition, she set out to find healthy foods that help stimulate brain development and even published a cookbook, Smart Bites for Baby, with what she found! Here, Mika shares some of her favorite brain-building finger food recipes. (Please note: While the recipes mention recommended ages for introducing foods, it's very important that you work with your pediatrician to understand the latest guidelines and concern about allergens specific to your child.) - By Amy Heinz



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