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by Chelsea Day • May 23, 2015 Our posts feature partner companies.
5 Questions to Ask about Baby Food
Every time I have a baby, I question the best way to feed them. I research anew every couple of years and find myself excited about my child’s growth, but stymied by food issues in this society. What happened to real food? Good old wholesome nutrition?
Discussions about additives and labs and storage can be confusing, so I’ve created a list of the five questions I ask myself about any food I’m feeding my baby.
Are there artificial preservatives? Anything I can’t pronounce is out.
Is it organic and/or non-GMO? Genetically-modified foods are relatively new, so my concern is that we won’t fully understand…
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