Beef is a great source of 10 essential nutrients that support a heart-healthy lifestyle including protein, zinc, iron and B vitamins. The nutrients found in beef provide our bodies with the strength to thrive and grow throughout all the stages of life. Read more below to learn about how beef's nutrients help fuel you and your family.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Women Infants and Children’s Program (WIC) and, now for the first time ever, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend introducing solid foods, like beef, to infants and toddlers, in order to pack in every bite with protein, iron, zinc and choline. Puree, mash, chop and shred beef to share the family meal's flavors with your youngest. Read on to learn how and why to incorporate beef throughout your baby's developing feeding stages.
Around 6 months of age, it is important to introduce nutrient-rich solid foods along with breastmilk or formula. The introduction of these first foods, also known as complementary foods, provides babies with the opportunity to experience new tastes, textures, colors and also teaches them how to enjoy food. Foods like beef can provide babies with a good source of iron, zinc, choline, B vitamins and protein, and can also provide them with a unique taste and texture experience.
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Dive into more nutrition research, expert knowledge and advice as well as recipes that will help you wit the how-to's by visiting Beef It's What's For Dinner. If you have questions about starting solid foods, always consult your physician or health care provider first.
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Registered Dietitian and Health Coach, Kim Larson has spent her professional life helping people achieve athletic success, personal health and create balance in their kitchen by focusing on the power of real foods. Learn from Kim as she helps parents understand beef's essential role in a strong life.
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