Feb 7, 2020 | Direct Primary Care, Pediatrics
Background Iron deficiency in babies is a somewhat controversial topic in pediatrics. Breastmilk is relatively low in iron, so breastfed babies are more likely to have “iron deficiency anemia” than their formula-fed counterparts. It is for this reason that... 
Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Pediatrics, Recipes
The following specific recipe comes from Super Nutrition for Babies by Katherine Erlich and Kelly Genzlinger: Option #1: Homemade Whey Generally, the best lacto-fermentation “starter” is whey from grass-fed, raw (unpasteurized) cow’s milk or yogurt....Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Pediatrics, Recipes
The following specific recipe comes from Super Nutrition for Babies by Katherine Erlich and Kelly Genzlinger: Fermented cabbage is extremely nutrient rich, a half cup (71g) offering 30% of the daily value of Vitamin C in just six calories. Additional lactic acid,...Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Pediatrics, Recipes
The following specific recipe comes from Nourishing Traditions by Sallon Fallon Morrell Ingredients: 3 medium or 2 large organic beets, peeled and chopped up coarsely 1/4 cup whey or lacto-fermented sauerkfraut juice 1 tablespoon sea salt filtered water Place beets,...Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Pediatrics, Recipes
The following specific recipe comes from Nourishing Traditions by Sallon Fallon Morrell Ingredients: 1 medium onion, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 turnip, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced 1 cup cauliflower flowers, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 4...Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Pediatrics, Recipes
The following specific recipe comes from Nourishing Traditions by Sallon Fallon Morrell Ingredients: 2 cups whole raw milk 1/2 cup good quality cream (optional) 1 tablespoon kefir grains or 1 package kefir powder If using kefir grains, place them in a fine strainer...