Your baby gets older each and every day. And every moment, you’re closer to reaching another milestone, another chance to show them the majesty of the world around us. And one of the benefits you can give your children is a true appreciation of flavor.

Taste is one of the five senses, and one of the most delightful ones. Nothing can change a heart or sway a mind quite like a delicious meal – Dr. Alan Greene with Plum Organics shared his thoughts on the matter, and he endorse helping out the kids with a taste of heaven.

“If you don’t think bland rice cereal tastes great, it’s likely not a flavor you want to give your baby. Mix and match ingredients: bold and subtle. Offer foods alone as well as combined. And don’t forget herbs and spices. If you’re breastfeeding, chances are baby is already familiar with these spices from your milk.

Then, as your baby makes the transition fully to solids, you can focus more on balancing the right amounts of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals throughout the day’s meals. The more variety of nutrients, the better.”

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