Amy Bentley

In this engaging discussion, Amy Bentley, a Professor of Nutrition and Food Studies at NYU and author of "Inventing Baby Food," dives into the rich history of baby food. She reveals how commercial baby food emerged from industrialization and societal changes. Bentley critiques modern feeding practices, emphasizing the need for whole foods over pouches that compromise family meals. Listeners will learn about shifting guidelines for introducing solids and the marketing myths that shape today’s parenting choices.