#420: Starting Solids: What Should Baby's First Food Really Be? with Kate Pope

If you've ever wondered whether there's a better way to start solids than the 100 foods before one approach, this episode is going to change the way you think about feeding your baby. Dr. Elana and GAPS certified practitioner, Kate Pope, break down why meat stock is baby's most powerful first food.

In this episode, Dr. Elana sits down with Kate Pope, founder of Wild Nutritionist and a certified GAPS practitioner, to walk moms through the GAPS approach to starting solids. You will learn why meat stock is not the same thing as bone broth, what conditions GAPS first foods can help support (including eczema, colic, constipation, food sensitivities, and picky eating), and how to start this approach even if it feels intimidating. Kate also shares how the gut microbiome shapes the foods your child will crave for years, why picky eating is often a gut problem rather than a willpower problem, and how to make healing foods practical for a busy mom life.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

What is meat stock and how is it different from bone broth

How meat stock supports breastfeeding and postpartum recovery

What is the GAPS nutritional protocol and who created it

Conditions the GAPS approach can help: eczema, colic, food sensitivities

How to incorporate healing foods for the whole family

How to introduce fermented foods safely

What to do when baby refuses meat stock

Practical tips for moms just getting started

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