Food For Babies

This is a condensed summary about milk taken from 'Healing with Whole Foods"
Milk
During the first 6 months the ideal diet is nearly all mothers milk. Starting about 6 months, pureed vegetables and other foods are accepted and milk consumption may naturally and gradually decrease to 50% of the diet at the age of one year. Preferred milk choices are
1.Mothers milk
2.Organic goat's milk
3.Highest quality milk replacement formula
4.Organic unhomogenized cow's milk
Milk is best taken by itself. digestion in children and babies is highly responsive and sensitive.
Dairy Quality is a vital issue to consider. There is a high percentage of pesticides, hormones and antibotics found in animal milk.
For infant nutrition, mother's milk is nearly always superior. Avoid low-fat dairy; full-fat dairy aids utilization of fat soluable vitamins A & D for bone development and maintenance.
Milk does not combine well with other foods at the same meal. It is best taken alone, and should not be drunk cold.
Chlorophyll foods such as green vegetables increase the usefulness of dairy products. Commercially pasteurized milk should be brought to a boil to sterilize the milk to destroy bacteria and breaks down protein chains which makes it easier to assimilate and may cause fewer allergic reactions. Avoid homogenized milk.
Children with an intolerance to milk digest fermented or soured milk products more easily, as does everyone.
Milk of goat origin is usually more healthful than cow's milk.
Children should avoid dairy foods if they cause allergies or mucus problems.