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| SHAZI & JESSICA welcome you to our second issue of Food for Thought. At HAPPYBABY we understand the importance of a healthy start. Dr. Bob Sears and Amy Marlow, our Registered Dietician, will be share feeding and nutrition tips to help you give your little one the very best. As a parent, your lifestyle and eating habits have a profound influence on baby’s development, so from time to time we will offer healthy living tips to you as well. |
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 Probiotics are “friendly bacteria” that live in our intestines and help the immune system by discouraging the growth of harmful disease-causing bacteria.
What’s the benefit?
The immune system boost provided by probiotics can actually prevent health problems and treat a variety of ailments. Strains of these healthy bacteria have been shown to:
- Reduce colic in infants
- Prevent eczema and allergies
- Reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
- Help manage lactose intolerance
- Promote bowel regularity, and
- Prevent infections in the intestines and elsewhere in the body including bronchitis and pneumonia.
Putting probiotics on your baby’s menu
To maintain a healthy balance of organisms in the intestines, it’s recommended that babies, children and adults consume probiotics daily. Your baby may already be getting some of these beneficial bacteria if she drinks breast milk or eats yogurt. Other natural sources of probiotics include kefir, aged cheeses, miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi—foods that may not be on your child’s plate yet. To help parents provide probiotics we’ve added six strains of these bacteria to our new line of infant cereals, HAPPYBELLIES. These cereals are perfect first foods for baby, made from organic whole grains, and with the added benefit of probiotic bacteria.
What about supplements?
If you or your child need to take antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection, consider increasing your intake of probiotic-containing foods and/or taking a supplement of a probiotic like acidophilus, as the antibiotic will not only kill the harmful bacteria in your system, but will kill many of the healthy probiotics, as well.
Have questions?
Visit www.happybabyfood.com for an FAQ about Probiotics. If you have specific questions about feeding problems or infant nutrition, email Dr. Sears and Amy Marlow at
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HAPPYBELLIES:
The only baby cereal with Probiotics.
Getting a healthy start begins with the very first solids baby eats. Recommended by the renowned pediatrician Dr. Robert Sears, HAPPYBELLIES Brown Rice, Oatmeal and Multi-grain flavors are available NOW from amazon.com through the links above.
View our online "Where to Buy" to find a store or delivery service near you. |
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It’s a fact . . . according to a recent report from the Organic Center called “Still No Free Lunch: Nutrient Levels in US food supply eroded by pursuit of high yields.” Evidently, US Department of Agriculture reports show that compared with 50 years ago, we now have more abundant grains, fruit and vegetable crops, but lower levels of vitamins and minerals in these foods.
Studies have found 10–25% lower levels of iron, zinc, protein, calcium, vitamin C. And experts suggest the same is likely true for levels of other phytochemicals.
Why? Modern conventional farming relies on heavy use of fertilizers, close plant spacing, and high use of pesticides. These chemicals and farming methods make the plants grow faster but as a result, the plants don’t develop deep roots or develop their own defenses to fight off harsh conditions on their own. The result: Lower nutrient concentrations.
How to find more nutritious produce? Eat organic. According to the report, organic farming produces lower yields but organic crops have higher levels of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals—up to 20% more minerals, and up to 30% more antioxidants. More nutritional bang for your buck—another reason to choose organic foods for yourself and your family.
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Project Peanut Butter was founded by Mark Manari, a pediatrician and professor at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis. He is saving the lives of children with a revolutionary treatment based on peanut butter. His Plumpy Nut treatment is supported by UNICEF and Doctors without Borders, and could become a worldwide standard of care. |
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TREAT YOURSELF TO A HAPPYBABY SMOOTHIE:
Grrreat Greens (spinach/mango/pear) becomes a healthy treat when you blend it with half a banana, equal parts vanilla and plain non-fat yogurt, and pineapple-coconut juice. (Add strawberries if green is an issue with your picky eaters.)
With Mama Grain (black bean, quinoa, banana), our favorite is mixing it with strawberries, vanilla non-fat yogurt, half a banana and either apple or orange juice.
Send us your favorite recipes using HAPPYBABY. If they appear in our newsletter or on our website, we will send you a special gift for baby. Email:
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Also check out our Serving Suggestions and recipes online. |
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