What are some examples of iron-bearing foods that
would be appropriate for a 6 month old baby?  Does
this only imply meat or are there paleo veggies that
would be iron-bearing?  Also, how significant is the
level of phytates in rice (especially compared to the
amount found in gluten grains)?

Mike


Date:    Fri, 3 Mar 2006 22:03:29 -0700
From:    "Dr. Ron Hoggan" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Solid Foods for Baby

 Re: "many doctors believe that babies aren't supposed
to even eat any solidfood until one year old." 

 Thus, it would appear that we evolved to begin eating
iron-bearing foods at about 6 months. Unfortunately,
a common practice is to start babies on rice which is
not only low in iron, but may contain phytates which
would further compromise iron absorption. 


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