What we ate > what she ate— breakfast 🥯 + pasture-raised eggs cooked in grass-fed ghee 🍳 Eggs are high in protein and fat, including DHA (really important for brain development), and vitamins like choline, iron, and folate to name a few. Eggs are also a common allergen, which research suggests that early and sustained exposure to well-cooked eggs in infancy can help prevent an allergy from developing. (PMD 26943128, 33250376) To reduce the risk of food-borne illness, cook eggs thoroughly at first and choose pasture-raised eggs if possible. + watermelon 🍉 Watermelon contains some phytonutrients like lycopene a, along with Vitamin C which can help improve absorption from the higher-iron foods in a meal. But more than anything, it’s the perfect summer treat (esp if you don’t have AC like us 😅). Choosing a whole watermelon instead of pre-cut can reduce the risk of food-borne illness. + unsweetened greek yogurt and peanut butter 🥜 Yogurt is high in protein, fat (including omega-3s), Vitamin D, and contains microbes which could help support a developing microbiome. Peanut butter is also high in protein, fat, and beneficial Vitamins. Both cows-milk yogurt and peanuts are common allergens and early, sustained exposure has been shown to be beneficial in reducing the risk of developing an allergy later on. (NIAID 2020 Guidelines). If you suspect your child has a food allergy or if they have severe eczema, consult with their physician before introducing common allergens. When choosing yogurt and peanut butter, opt for versions without added sugar— Especially avoid honey for the first year. Although we want to avoid adding salt to baby’s food before 1, the salt in peanut butter is not of huge concern with the amount they’re tasting. - #babyledweaning #BLW #healthybaby #healthybabyfood #6monthsold #blw6months #organicbabyfood #milaseats