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As parents, you possess great powers to help foster the growth of a healthy baby, starting with nourishing foods. In Brain Food for Your Baby, holistic health coach and registered nurse Leah Bodenbach offers a step-by-step nutritional guide to baby's first foods along with 125 easy, brain-boosting, gut-healthy recipes for every age and stage. And the biggest perk of all is that you'll be making your own homemade baby food, so you'll know each and every ingredient your baby is eating. More than just a cookbook, this book has parents covered with- 125 yummy, nutrient-dense recipes- Easy and tasty recipes, from bone broth and single-ingredient purees to toddler snacks and family meals everyone can enjoy Foods for each age and stage- Nutritional and developmental guidance that follows your baby's growing needs, including which foods to introduce and when Gut-friendly food prep for baby- How to safely prepare fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood, as well as grains, beans, legumes, and nuts for easy digestion and nutrient absorption Intro to an infant's microbiome- Learn how to maintain your baby's microbiome to help their brain development as well as reduce their risk for allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases Food allergies and intolerances- Information on which foods to avoid during the first year as well as advice on introducing new foods and common allergens Organic food 101- How to shop organic on a budget, decipher the labels, and other low-toxin living tips Hybrid feeding approach- Includes baby-led weaning recipes to develop baby's motor skills, regulate their appetite, and encourage self-feeding Tips to expand your baby's palate- Advice for introducing superfoods as well as new flavors to help your baby develop an adventurous palate and a healthy relationship with food Boost your baby's brain health and microbiome with healthy, delicious, homemade first foods! Complete nutrition guide and organic baby food cookbook made explicitly for baby's gut health. As parents, you possess great powers to help foster the growth of a healthy baby, starting with nourishing foods. In Brain Food for Your Baby, holistic health coach and registered nurse Leah Bodenbach offers a step-by-step nutritional guide to baby's first foods along with 125 easy, brain-boosting, gut-healthy recipes for every age and stage. And the biggest perk of all is that you'll be making your own homemade baby food, so you'll know each and every ingredient your baby is eating. More than just a cookbook, this book has parents covered with- 125 yummy, nutrient-dense recipes- Easy and tasty recipes, from bone broth and single-ingredient purees to toddler snacks and family meals everyone can enjoy Foods for each age and stage- Nutritional and developmental guidance that follows your baby's growing needs, including which foods to introduce and when Gut-friendly food prep for baby- How to safely prepare fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood, as well as grains, beans, legumes, and nuts for easy digestion and nutrient absorption Intro to an infant's microbiome- Learn how to maintain your baby's microbiome to help their brain development as well as reduce their risk for allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases Food allergies and intolerances- Information on which foods to avoid during the first year as well as advice on introducing new foods and common allergens Organic food 101- How to shop organic on a budget, decipher the labels, and other low-toxin living tips Hybrid feeding approach- Includes baby-led weaning recipes to develop baby's motor skills, regulate their appetite, and encourage self-feeding Tips to expand your baby's palate- Advice for introducing superfoods as well as new flavors to help your baby develop an adventurous palate and a healthy relationship with food

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Leah Bodenbach, RN, BSN, is a nurse, holistic health coach, and the founder of Blooming Motherhood. She specializes in reducing the risk of allergies and chronic health issues through babies' first foods. She is passionate about teaching moms how to nourish their little ones with intentional foods, as well as how to integrate holistic and modern medicine into their own daily rhythm. Leah resides in Missouri with her husband, Trenton, and their children.

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