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Nitrates in My Baby's Food: Do I Need to Worry?

In this episode we're talking about:

What nitrates are and why they are problematic in large quantity for babies
Where nitrates come from in the food and water supply
Why waiting until 6 months of age for your baby to start solid foods lowers the risk of blue baby syndrome (which your baby is likely not at high risk for to begin with :)

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Nitrates and nitrites are all around us in our environment, food and water supply. But are they something worth worrying about when it comes to your baby ingesting nitrates? In this episode we’re exploring what nitrates are, where they come from, what they can do to babies in high quantities and what precautions can be taken to minimize risk of nitrates in your baby’s food.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

In this episode we’re talking about:

What nitrates are and why they are problematic in large quantity for babies
Where nitrates come from in the food and water supply
Why waiting until 6 months of age for your baby to start solid foods lowers the risk of blue baby syndrome (which your baby is likely not at high risk for to begin with :)

OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Episode 208 - Heavy Metals in Baby Food with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/208
Episode 232 - Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/232
Episode 246 - Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/246
Episode 259 - Pasta Water Cooking Method for Making Rice Lower in Arsenic https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/259

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