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257: Every bite counts for baby
Jul 31, 2020
Joe and Serenity Carr, co-founders of Serenity Kids baby food, are passionate advocates for nutrient-dense diets for infants. They discuss the critical need for healthy fats and proteins in baby food, revealing how most commercial options fall short. The couple shares their own transformative health journeys, insights on avoiding sugars, and strategies for dealing with picky eaters. They emphasize the importance of early flavor exposure and modeling healthy eating habits, making every bite count for growing babies.
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- Ensuring babies receive adequate protein and healthy fats is crucial for optimal brain and body development, yet most baby foods lack these nutrients.
- Introducing a variety of flavors and modeling healthy eating behaviors during the 'flavor window' establishes better dietary preferences and reduces picky eating later.
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The Importance of Nutrient Density in Baby Food
High-quality nutrients are essential for the growth and development of babies and toddlers, yet many commercial baby foods are lacking in necessary components. Most pre-packaged baby foods are high in sugar, low in fat, and fail to include quality protein sources. This imbalance deprives children of healthy fats and vitamins critical for their health. A study of over 400 baby food products revealed an alarming average of nine grams of sugar per pouch, with less than 1% containing adequate fat content, highlighting the urgent need for more nutrient-dense options.
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