31 min
#385 - Plant-Based Babies! Nutrition for 6-12 months Alter Your Health
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- Alternative Health
Babies Thrive on Plants, TOO!
... but they still need mother's milk/formula.
It is generally advised that babies to start eating real, solid foods around 6 months. However through ~ 1 year of age, babies still get a dwindling majority of calories and nutrition from breastmilk.
So, what foods should plant-based babies be eating???
Most any real, whole food are wonderful for adults and babies alike. But of course since little ones generally lack teeth and fine motor skills of the tongue and mouth, choking is a real hazard.
We won't talk too much about the logistics of introducing foods as it is a nuanced and individualized topic. In this episode Dr. Susanna share's the general nutritional goals and considerations for raising strong and healthy plant based babies and what foods/nutrients should be prioritized.
Highlights from the episode:
The important nutrients for development and how/where to get themSome examples of good and easy whole food staples to feed your babyWhat foods should NOT be given to babies (sugar, salt, honey, unpasteurized foods, chocolate/caffeine)How plant-based baby nutrition differs from plant based adult nutritionWhy little ones may benefit from eating MORE processed plant foodsLinks to some more good stuff
- ALL NEW EAT MORE, WEIGH LESS PROGRAM - www.alter.health/eat-more-weigh-less
- 1-on-1 Nutritional Analysis Package - www.alter.health/nutritional-analysis
- Get the Alter Health weekly WFPB Meal Guides: www.alter.health/meal-guides
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
Babies Thrive on Plants, TOO!
... but they still need mother's milk/formula.
It is generally advised that babies to start eating real, solid foods around 6 months. However through ~ 1 year of age, babies still get a dwindling majority of calories and nutrition from breastmilk.
So, what foods should plant-based babies be eating???
Most any real, whole food are wonderful for adults and babies alike. But of course since little ones generally lack teeth and fine motor skills of the tongue and mouth, choking is a real hazard.
We won't talk too much about the logistics of introducing foods as it is a nuanced and individualized topic. In this episode Dr. Susanna share's the general nutritional goals and considerations for raising strong and healthy plant based babies and what foods/nutrients should be prioritized.
Highlights from the episode:
The important nutrients for development and how/where to get themSome examples of good and easy whole food staples to feed your babyWhat foods should NOT be given to babies (sugar, salt, honey, unpasteurized foods, chocolate/caffeine)How plant-based baby nutrition differs from plant based adult nutritionWhy little ones may benefit from eating MORE processed plant foodsLinks to some more good stuff
- ALL NEW EAT MORE, WEIGH LESS PROGRAM - www.alter.health/eat-more-weigh-less
- 1-on-1 Nutritional Analysis Package - www.alter.health/nutritional-analysis
- Get the Alter Health weekly WFPB Meal Guides: www.alter.health/meal-guides
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
31 min