Infant formula was initially designed because some mothers may face difficulties with breastfeeding, such as low milk supply, latch issues, or medical conditions.
Baby food manufacturers claim that infant formula is a substitute for breast milk that provides essential nutrients needed for a baby’s growth and development. They also claim that it is regulated to ensure it meets the nutritional needs of infants, including proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
However, breast milk is widely acknowledged as the gold standard for baby nutrition, giving a complex blend of health natural foods that cannot be duplicated entirely in the formula.
So let’s look at the facts.
Infant formulae frequently contain components that may cause worry for parents seeking a more natural care and healthy approach for their children, such as seed oils, genetically modified (GM) corn syrup, hexane solvents, refined sugar, preservatives, and synthetic nutrients.
Sunflower, safflower, canola, and soy oils are commonly used in infant formulas. They are touted as providing essential fatty acids necessary for brain and nervous system development (BLW Store) (Gimme the Good Stuff).
However, concerns have been raised about their potential health risks.
Here are some reasons why you may eant to avoid seed oils and not feed them to your baby:
The potential health risks associated with high consumption of seed oils like inflammation, oxidative stress, and heart health, suggests that we seek healthier fat alternatives- ie olive oil, coconut oil, and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
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