Although I strongly recommend feeding your family only organic food, I understand that’s not always a reality. The Environmental Working Group compiled a list of the “Dirty Dozen”- foods that are the highest in pesticide contamination. Only buy these foods organic: Continue reading Looking for Low Pesticide Food?
Category Archives: Nutrition
Best Food Sources of Iron
Your baby needs iron to boost her immune system and for her developing brain, but she might not enjoy the rusty flavor of iron fortified baby food. Here are some good food sources of iron. Continue reading Best Food Sources of Iron
In Favor of Life- Probiotics
Did you know if you take a probiotic supplement it decreases your baby’s susceptibility to developing eczema? Continue reading In Favor of Life- Probiotics
Ask Holly: Super Baby Food
Hey Holly! Thank you so much for the wonderful info! I have 5 month old twin boys and we are starting the adventure into solid foods. I have just started them on cereal for now. I purchased the book “Super Baby Food” and am wanting to make my own food. I wanted to know what you thought of the book and also what you use to store your homemade baby food in. Everything I have seen is plastic. I know you can get some that are bpa free, but I didn’t know if you knew of something better. Thanks for your help! Continue reading Ask Holly: Super Baby Food
Alternatives to Plastic for Food
Lots of you want information on alternative ways to store and buy food while avoiding BPA. Here are some ideas:
- Buy Food and Beverages in Tetra-Paks
- Store your leftovers in glass containers
- Use Kleen Kanteen and other stainless steel water bottles
- Purchase Fresh or frozen food, then store frozen food in freezer safe glass
And check out Life Without Plastic!