Why Formula And Not Cow's Milk?

Optimal nutrition of the infant involves selecting the appropriate milk source and eventually introducing infant solid foods. To achieve this goal, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be fed breast milk for the first 6 to 12 months. The only acceptable alternative to breast milk is iron-fortified infant formula - and not cow's milk.

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Women with PCOS tend to have some degree of chronic inflammation. This makes them more resistant to insulin, chronically fatigued, and prone to gaining weight - even when trying desperately to shed pounds. Eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods - such as dark leafy greens including kale and spinach, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, dark red grapes, and nutrition-dense vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower - can help combat some of these symptoms. Other anti-inflammatory foods to include are beans, lentils, green tea, red wine (in moderation), avocado, coconut, olives, nuts, turmeric, cinnamon, and dark chocolate. Using a variety of spices and herbs to flavor your food can also help.

Cow's milk given to a baby who is 7-12 months old is not advisable as it does not contain equivalent amounts of iron to formula. If you have to use cow's milk to feed your infant, ideally do so for as short a time as possible and for less than a week.

Why Do Babies Need Formula Rather Than Cow's Milk?