Are you dying to know what Ali has been feeding Stella? Curious about her food philosophy for babies and toddlers? Want to get the low down on Stella’s food as medicine and supplement game that has kept her healthy and thriving? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss Baby Led Weaning, developing your toddler’s palate and what optimal eating looks like for a two year old!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki discuss signs of readiness for food, when to start introducing first foods and how conventional approaches have got it all wrong when it comes to optimal eating for babies and toddlers. Learn how a paleo approach can be incredibly nourishing for developing little ones’ brains and bodies, how much carbs, protein and fat kiddos really need and whether supplements are necessary to support optimal development and immune function. Plus, hear what Stella eats on a typical day and learn about her menu for her second birthday!
Also in This Episode:
- Signs of Readiness for Real Food
- Teething Support + Enzyme Production
- Favorite Snacks for Kids
- Stella’s Supplements
- Nordic Naturals DHA: 350mg EPA, 485mg DHA per 5mL. Stella started with 1mL around 8 months or so, now does 3mL typically at age 2 or 5 mL if 5+ days without fatty fish
- Liposomal glutathione cream, I rub on her liver per her GST-1 genetic mutation and homozygeous MTHFR C677T. As of 15 months on, I do 1 pump 2-3x/wk
- Probiotic, renamed MetaKids, 6 drops since birth with increase of up to 20 drops with age and weight changes
- Vitamin D3 drops, 400 IU per drop with clean carrier of MCT oil. Stella does 1-3 drops started at birth: Carlson D3 Baby
- MultiAvail Kits: Bioavailable multivitamin, great composition of nutrients, GMO-free, gluten-free
- The Role of Methylation
- Immune Support
- How to Increase Veggie Consumption
- Stella’s Birthday Menu
- Stella’s Birthday Recap Blog
- Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Fingers
- Zucchini Fritters
- Flourless Chocolate Cake (inspired by Cristina from Castaway Kitchen!)
I have always heard to introduce allergenic foods early to help prevent allergies….what are your thoughts on this, because in the podcast you held off on certain foods?
ooo great question! I will cover in episode 124 stay tuned!