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Issue: #11March 5, 2012
Butterfly

Volume 2, Letter 11

 

March 5, 2012 

  

When to introduce solid food to a baby?  The million dollar question.  

 

It all comes down to nature once again.  When does a baby have the ability to take solid food off of a spoon?  When does a baby have the ability to put objects in his mouth by himself?  The answers to these questions are simple for any mother.  

 

4 to 6 months.  Babies are ready to taste the world at this time.  It also, coincidentally, is the critical time when the immune system begins to learn tolerance to the outside world.   By tolerance, I mean that the immune system learns the difference between a virus and a wheat protein.  If this process is not completed correctly, then a child will develop allergies or autoimmune diseases like celiac disease or diabetes.  

 

Knowing this fact would be very useful to expecting mothers.  

 

Here is our protocol for a happy, balanced baby:

 

Exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months is the best choice.  

 

If you have to use formula, ask your MD for help choosing the type.   Your genetic family history will dictate which formula will reduce your infants risk of developing allergies and other chronic diseases.

 

When you start solid food, start with pureed vegetables or thin oatmeal.  Avoiding fruit for a month or more can reduce sweet tooth development.  Avoid Juice until after 18 months of age.

 

From 7 to 9 months - you can begin to thicken foods and aim for stage 2 types.  

 

After 10 months - start small firm bite sized table foods with close supervision.  

 

By 12 months of age - have your child try all types of foods to reduce food allergies. I.e. peanut butter, shrimp, etc..  

 

 

My take home point today:  Follow nature's plan!

  

 

Eating to learn the environment,

  

Dr. Magryta

 
Thoughts
 
Talk to your teens and even younger children about sexting.  This unpleasant issue is gaining headlines lately with new laws being passed to protect minors and prosecute offenders.  In a few studies, it was noted that sexting frequently occurred in romantic relationships.  When these relationships turn negative these events can become malicious.  
 
Your children need to be educated on the risks of these activities to their persona as well as with the legal system.  
 
See the attached article
 
Dr. M
 
 
 
 
 

Food Inc.
Save the date!

On March 22, 2012 at 6:30 pm at the Mckinney Academy in Davidson, NC, there will be a showing of the excellent documentary entitled FOOD INC.  It is a profound discussion of the American food paradox.  We all want cheap and accessible food, but have no knowledge of what cheap and easy is costing us from a health perspective.  

There will be a panel discussion with farmers and physicians following the 90 minute movie.   

This is a must see film.

Dr. M 

 

 

 

 

The newsletter archive in the links section is officially working.  New readers can now go back in time to learn about the future!

 

Recipe of the Week
   

Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Prosciutto


I love brussel sprouts!  At a party at my house last year, I made a slightly different version of this dish (no meat).  Trusting that most folks are not big fans of brussel sprouts, I made a small amount of this dish.  Unfortunately for me, everyone loved it and I was left yearning for more. 
 
Ingredients:

1 bag of brussel sprouts - halved 
1-2 ounces of chopped prosciutto
2 teaspoons of Extra virgin olive oil
2 or 3 medium freshly grated garlic cloves
1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In deep baking pan combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Cook for 25-35 minutes.  Enjoy.

Three twists on this recipe: 1) add parmesan cheese at the end  2) Replace the prosciutto with tofu  3) add sliced mushrooms in the mix phase.
 
Keeping it Simple
 
Dr. M





 


 

 

 

 

 

 
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Copyright � 2010-2012 Christopher J. Magryta, MD. Readers, please note: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice and treatment provided by your physician or other healthcare professional and is not to be used to diagnose or treat a health issue.


 


Chris Magryta
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
Touchstone Pediatrics