Iron Deficiency Anemia in Babies

Iron Deficiency Anemia in Babies

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...
Pediatric Recipe: Culture Starter

Pediatric Recipe: Culture Starter

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....

Pediatric Recipe: Unpasteurized Sauerkraut

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,...

Pediatric Recipe: Lacto-fermented Beet Kvass

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,...

Pediatric Recipe: Lacto-fermented Vegetables

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...