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TOP 5 REASONS TO FEED YOUR BABY EGG YOLKS
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Feed your baby egg yolks? Yeah, I know how that sounds. This is a post in open defiance of all the pretty little jars of baby food lined up on grocery story shelves. Yes, they are colorful and have pictures of adorable babies on the label. Does that make them the ideal first foods for babies? Nope. It just makes them the politically correct and socially acceptable way to feed your baby.
Traditional cultures did not have grocery stores filled with tiny glass jars of mashed fruits and veggies. So how in the world did they manage to feed their growing babies? With real food, of course! I’m talking about egg yolks. Yep. Golden, wholesome, nutrient-dense egg yolks are the ideal first food for babies.
“Around the world, through the centuries, almost universally, the first solid food we’ve ever introduced to babies were egg yolks.”
from page 168 in Beautiful Babies by Kristen Michaelis
TOP 5 REASONS TO FEED YOUR BABY EGG YOLKS
Egg yolks contain cholesterol. No, it’s not politically correct, but cholesterol is crucial for brain development (which is why breast milk contains plenty of cholesterol!).Egg yolks are rich in fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K. “These vitamins are essential for your baby to grow a strong, sturdy bone structure. They also dramatically affect how your baby’s face forms.” (from page 167 in Beautiful Babies) These are the nutrients prized so highly in the traditional cultures explored by Weston A. Price, who marveled at the beautiful facial structure and teeth of the well nourished children he saw.Egg yolks are a great source of other vitamins and minerals that are important for growing babies. Like choline, vitamin B12, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, zinc, copper, selenium, and more!Egg yolks are a good source of natural fats and proteins for your baby. Breastmilk is a marvelous balance of fats, proteins and natural carbohydrates. Feeding egg yolks to baby fits perfectly into their nutritional requirements, especially alongside other nutritious first foods like fresh mashed banana.Egg yolks are easy to digest. This is important, because a baby’s digestive system is still developing and it’s best to introduce foods that are gentle on their systems.
HOW TO CHOOSE HEALTHY EGGS FOR YOUR BABY
Not all eggs are created equal. The best eggs for baby come from pastured hens–from a local farmer or even your own back yard. Chickens who live in a truly free-range environment eat a far more nutritious diet than factory hens, and this reflects directly in the nutrient content of their eggs. Eggs from pastured hens will contain more fat soluble vitamins and other critical nutrients for your baby.
If you can’t get eggs from pastured hens, next choice is organic eggs from hens whose diets are supplemented with vitamins and minerals often lacking in the diet of a factory hen. Organic hens are also not exposed to antibiotics like factory hens.
HOW TO PREPARE EGG YOLK FOR BABY
Egg yolks should be introduced when your baby starts showing interest in eating solid foods, according to Beautiful Babies. This is typically around 6-8 months old–but it’s best to trust your baby and your parental instincts when it comes to introducing solid foods to your baby.Cook egg yolks carefully to preserve their nutrients. You can do this with gentle hard boiling, scrambling, or poaching.
WHAT ABOUT EGG WHITES FOR BABIES?
Egg whites are a little more difficult to digest, and are better introduced closer to 12 months old when your baby’s digestive system has matured a little more.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NOURISHING YOUR BABY? ORDER THE BEAUTIFUL BABIES BOOK!
This book goes far beyond just why to feed your baby egg yolks. Did you know that simple changes in your diet can increase your fertility, lower your chance of experiencing morning sickness, and even minimize the chance your child will ever need braces? Kristen Michaelis of Food Renegade discusses all of this and more in her new book Beautiful Babies. In the forward, Joel Salatin says,
“I find Kristen’s feisty spirit and mischievous humor both empowering and liberating. As a dad of two, husband of one, and grandfather of three, I covet these historically proven and normal principles for every family on earth. I wish this book had been around when my wife, Teresa, and I were starting our family.”
Click here to order the Beautiful Babies book now.
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Anna says
I was just wondering, is the class an online class? How exactly does it work?
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Elizabeth Walling says
Yes, it’s a completely online course with 12 full lessons of literature, workbooks, and videos. You have lifetime online access, so you can go over the material as slowly or quickly as you like. When you sign up for the class, you’ll be able to make a login so you can access the lessons online.
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KimH says
When my kids were babies.. I couldnt afford baby food.. They ate what we ate.. real whole food mashed up plus mama’s milk. Makes sense to me.
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Elizabeth Walling says
Makes sense to me too! I think it’s just modern marketing that has us all believing babies need their own special line of food just to eat.
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MaryJ says
I tried commercial baby food. Had a little taste test first before feeding it to my baby – yuk, what was that slush masquerading as food? That meant I had to make it – not difficult at all. And all the real flavours intact and yummy!
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Elizabeth Walling says
I was always a little grossed out by commercial baby food, too. And if I’m not willing to eat it, I figured I probably shouldn’t be giving it to my babies!
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Sarah G says
My 10 month old throws up a couple hours after I feed him egg yolks. =( I hope he out grows it.
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Elizabeth Walling says
This can definitely be a sign of an allergy or intolerance. Like you said, he may grow out of it, but it’s a good idea to give his digestive system some more time to mature before testing it out in the future.
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