Embracing Whole Grains for Baby-Led Weaning: Nutrition and Tips

#151: Can babies eat whole grains? Can they digest whole grains? Is it safe to offer whole grains? Yes, yes and yes! In this episode we’re looking at why whole grains are why they are an ideal alternative to refined grains for babies who are just starting solid foods with baby-led weaning.

If you are curious about how to make whole grains like quinoa, buckwheat, millet and kamut safe for babies to eat...this episode explains why you want to feed these foods, ideas on how you can make whole grains for babies to eat and tips on additional whole grains to add into your baby’s repertoire.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why whole grains are better than refined grains for babies...it has to do with their nutrition value (25% more protein and more of 17 nutrients in whole vs. refined grains!) but they also offer better texture and taste opportunities for babies too
2. What types of whole grains babies can safely eat, along with some ideas on how to prepare them because babies without their pincer grasp can’t pick up small pieces of cooked whole grain

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/151

Links from This Episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program 
•  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic:

• Episode 143: BLW Basics: How to Make Fritters for Self-Feeding Babies
• Episode 75: Canned Foods that CAN Work for Baby-Led Weaning
• Episode 69: Pumpkin: 5 Easy Ways Your Baby Can Safely Eat Pumpkin

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Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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