Needed for:
Blood clotting and protein formation. Your baby may have been given a shot of Vitamin K when she was first born to help prevent hemorrhage.
Recipes rich in Vitamin K:
Broccoli mac and cheese
Asparagus, Leek and Potato soup
Green bean salad
Recommended Daily Intake:
– Birth to 6 months: 5 mcg
– 6-12 months: 10 mcg
– 1-3 years: 15 mcg
Found in:
2 tablespoons of green beans: 83 mcg
2 tablespoons of broccoli: 31 mcg
2 tablespoons of asparagus: 16 mg
