RE: Carrots/nitrates wasRe: Baby food SCD Grocery List?

[Guest guest]

Okay, here's a few articles discussing the issue of nitrates in carrots

and other veggies. I guess high levels can lead to blue baby syndrome. I

think this discussion at the wholesome babyfood link is reasonable.

Sounds like maybe you should just wait til the baby is 8 months old.

It does also look like organic would be better. This is from one of the

websites below: " I got this response from the American Dietetic

Association: " Due to fertilization, root vegetables may contain small

amounts of nitrites. We would recommend that you utilize organically

grown produce if this a concern. If prepared and stored in a safe

manner, homemade babyfood is fine. "

Nitrates, http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/nitratearticle.htm>

Carrots, and Homemade Baby Food - Nitrate Information at

wholesomebabyfood.com Making Baby Food with Wholesome Goodness & Love

Berkeley http://parents.berkeley.edu/advice/eating/baby.html> Parents

Network: Homemade Baby Food

Becky

mom to Noah (6, HFA) and (3, NT)