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Author: Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
Before baby, you may have eaten what you wanted, when you wanted, and how you wanted it (bring on the nacho cheese!). Then, along comes a munchkin and things change. Suddenly, it becomes clear that if you want him or her to eat well, you are going to have to be an example.
But really, it’s not so bad. After all, who really needs trans fats, artificial coloring, and nitrates? Top it all off with a few E. Coli outbreaks and an understanding of pesticides and their impact on the environment and you’ll be looking for healthy and safe foods.
What a shock.
Really, should anyone be eating this stuff, let alone our babies?
So, what is a parent to do?
Don’t despair. There are plenty of options and good stuff to feed your little one.
Where to start? It may be as easy as one word: organic.
There’s been a lot of buzz over organic foods. Walk down the baby food aisle and you may leave with more questions than answers. After a pure and simple diet that may have consisted of breast milk (or formula) and cereal, you may be wondering about the impact of other foods in your baby’s diet.
If you’re curious to learn more about both the pros and cons of an organic diet, read on...
First of all, as a new parent, you may be worried about your bottom line budget. With the addition of a wee one have also come some additional expenses, which may seem to add up quickly. This is one of the drawbacks of a purely organic diet. Organic foods typically do cost more.
Is it worth it? Given the fact that fruits and vegetables are some of the best first foods for babies, giving them organic foods may reduce long-term exposure to residues from pesticides.
Research has also confirmed that organic foods tend to have higher levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals compared to foods that are not grown organically.
If you don’t feel you can swing the costs of buying organic baby foods in the store, consider making your own. It may be a bit more work, but the return is worth it.
