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Broccoli for Babies-Gut Health Series

Packed with calcium, folate and antioxidants, broccoli is one of the healthiest foods for babies. This cruciferous veggie helps restore gut flora and decreases inflammation in the GI tract.

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Beneficial Bananas-Gut Health Series

As your baby grows, you can slowly introduce her to solid foods. Bananas are particularly beneficial for her tummy. These naturally sweet fruits boast large amounts of fiber, leading to better digestion.

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Looking for Healthy Carbs? Take a Look at Yuca.

Many of our babies start off underweight or struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Finding a variety of good fats can be challenging but we have a food that is gluten-free, full of good fat, and a tasty addition to your child’s diet.

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Simple Food Diversity Hack

Use these simple tips to introduce food and nutrient diversity even when your little is obsessed with one type of food.

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Food Worries--Your New Partner

They don’t tell you how much you’ll think about food and feeding. Within an hour of your baby’s birth you’re told to attempt breastfeeding and thus begins the new normal for each of us: constantly thinking about what and how to feed our children.

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Who Makes the Food Rules?

Eurocentric ingredients and cuisines have been the standard for so long. But, many foods that are native to other parts of the world are rich in flavor and nutrient dense--especially those that grow in tropical climates.

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