Deeper dives into the science and practice of nourishing your baby. Traditional wisdom meets modern understanding.
Why nutrition during the first years shapes a lifetime
Your baby is under construction. Not growing. Not developing. Building. Every neuron needs a membrane. Every axon needs myelin. Where do the materials come from? The food.
Read full articleWhy Mediterranean wisdom got it right
Your grandmother cooked with olive oil, lard, and butter. The supermarket wants you to buy soybean oil. Understanding the chemistry reveals why traditional fats protect developing tissues.
Read moreWhat the baby food aisle won't tell you
Iron-fortified cereals as first food. Low-fat dairy for babies. Avoiding "fattening" foods. These modern practices contradict both traditional wisdom and current science.
Read moreUnderstanding and supporting a developing gut
Gas, constipation, spit-up, fussiness. These common complaints often stem from introducing foods before the gut is ready. Here's how to read your baby's signals.
Read moreA framework for nourishing first foods
Gut maturity first. Cholesterol for myelination. Bioavailable micronutrients. Glycine and collagen. Preformed DHA. These five principles organize everything else.
Read moreWhy breast milk is intentionally low in iron
Doctors recommend iron supplements because breast milk is "deficient" in iron. But what if low iron is a feature, not a bug? The timing matters more than the amount.
Read moreSmall stomachs, enormous needs
Babies have tiny stomachs but enormous nutrient needs for brain development. Traditional cultures understood this intuitively, offering liver, egg yolks, and bone broths as first foods.
Read moreWhy your great-grandmother soaked her oats
Soaking, sprouting, fermenting—these time-honored techniques unlock nutrients and make foods more digestible for developing systems.
Read moreMediterranean wisdom for baby feeding
Italian weaning traditions emphasize seasonal, local ingredients prepared simply. From passata di verdure to brodo di carne, Mediterranean babies thrive on time-tested foods.
Read moreFermented foods for gut health without overwhelm
When can you introduce kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut, or miso? How much is appropriate? The answers lie in understanding the developing gut ecosystem.
Read moreLiver, heart, marrow, and broth for babies
Organ meats are the most nutrient-dense foods on earth—but they intimidate parents. Here's how to introduce them safely and make them palatable.
Read moreHow much fat, which kinds, and why it matters
The brain is 60% fat. Babies need abundant dietary fat for myelination, energy, and hormone production. Here's how to optimize fat intake.
Read moreSugar, sweetness, salt, and flavor development
How do you prevent sugar obsession while allowing natural sweetness? When are salt and spices appropriate? The answers shape lifelong eating patterns.
Read moreTextures, jaw development, and choking prevention
How do you transition from purées to finger foods? What textures build jaw strength? How do you balance autonomy with safety?
Read moreHow to structure a day of traditional feeding
How many meals? What balance of foods? Should every meal include broth? Here's a practical framework for daily nourishment.
Read moreNavigating ancestral principles with modern realities
Is raw milk appropriate? What about raw egg yolk or lightly cooked meats? How do you balance traditional practices with food safety?
Read moreFeeding through illness, teething, and recovery
What do you feed during teething? After antibiotics? When appetite disappears? Traditional cultures had specific foods for these situations.
Read moreA practical guide to problematic foods
Seed oils, processed foods, high-histamine foods—what actually matters? A clear-eyed look at avoidance without paranoia.
Read moreA thorough guide to raw milk, cream, and cheese for families
Raw dairy is perhaps the most contested topic in infant nutrition. Here is everything you need to know to make an informed decision for your family.
Read moreThe hidden compounds in "healthy" foods and how to handle them
Spinach is packed with iron and calcium—on paper. In reality, oxalates bind these minerals, making them largely unavailable. Understanding antinutrients changes how you feed your baby.
Read moreWhy outdoor time is nutritional, not just recreational
Vitamin D drops are treating a symptom of modern indoor living. Understanding light's role in nutrient metabolism reveals why sunshine is food.
Read moreA practical guide to sourcing nutrient-dense foods for your baby
The best nutrition advice fails without access to quality ingredients. Here's how to find pastured eggs, grass-fed liver, raw dairy, and other traditional foods—whether you're in Italy or Indiana.
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