As parents, you possess great powers to help foster the growth of a healthy baby, starting with nourishing foods. In Brain Food for Your Baby, holistic health coach and registered nurse Leah Bodenbach offers a step-by-step nutritional guide to baby's first foods along with 125 easy, brain-boosting, gut-healthy recipes for every age and stage. And the biggest perk of all is that you'll be making your own homemade baby food, so you'll know each and every ingredient your baby is eating.
More than just a cookbook, this book has parents covered with:
125 yummy, nutrient-dense recipes: Easy and tasty recipes, from bone broth and single-ingredient purées to toddler snacks and family meals everyone can enjoyFoods for each age and stage: Nutritional and developmental guidance that follows your baby's growing needs, including which foods to introduce and whenGut-friendly food prep for baby: How to safely prepare fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood, as well as grains, beans, legumes, and nuts for easy digestion and nutrient absorptionIntro to an infant's microbiome: Learn how to maintain your baby's microbiome to help their brain development as well as reduce their risk for allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseasesFood allergies and intolerances: Information on which foods to avoid during the first year as well as advice on introducing new foods and common allergensOrganic food 101: How to shop organic on a budget, decipher the labels, and other low-toxin living tipsHybrid feeding approach: Includes baby-led weaning recipes to develop baby's motor skills, regulate their appetite, and encourage self-feedingTips to expand your baby's palate: Advice for introducing superfoods as well as new flavors to help your baby develop an adventurous palate and a healthy relationship with food