A major, but seldom considered, portion of baby's protection from illnesses, and the continued health of the child, comes from the early establishment
of optimal gut flora.
The best way to
ensure optimal gut flora is to regularly consume traditionally fermented foods, which are naturally rich in probiotics.
Restoring
optimal gut flora requires a variety of interventions, but beginning with a grain - and dairy - free diet, eliminating sugar, and genetically modified foods is a good place to start.
Actually, the best way to
ensure optimal gut flora is to regularly consume traditionally fermented foods, which are naturally rich in good bacteria.
Maintaining optimal gut flora, and «reseeding» your gut with fermented foods and probiotics when you're taking an antibiotic, may be one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health.
Of course getting adequate nutrients are key, but as more and more research is proving, having
optimal gut flora is paramount to the proper development of the baby's immune system affecting things like allergies down the road.