Breastfeeding develops healthy eating habits in baby
Breastfeeding is usually associated with social traits, increased IQ and natural protection against ill health.And the new research shows that breastfeeding may also help babies develop taste for healthy food.
If a mother eats fruits and vegetable while breastfeeding, her infant would be more receptive to eating healthy foods.
The flavor of breast milk changes depending on what the mother is eating. For example, the flavor of banana lasts in breast milk within an hour while mint is detectable up for eight hours. And the breast fed baby gets accustomed to different tastes with the breast milk. This could enhance their likelihood of trying and accepting new foods or flavors later in life. Babies exposed to such a variety of tastes may be more adventurous eaters later.
Healthy eating habits develop naturally if a breastfeeding mother sticks to a healthy diet herself. Therefore, as a mom, if you choose plenty of fruits and veggies while you’re pregnant and breastfeeding, you’ll help to pass on the preference for these healthy foods. This should boost the chance a baby will like a first taste of healthy food, and continue with it.
Mothers and Children Benefit from Breastfeeding.
