Pretty mamas want the best for their little ones. We spend hours reading about the best way to raise and care for them. So why are so many good babies fed such bad shit??
Buy Organic! It’s a fact, organic food is better for your baby than mass-produced, genetically modified, pesticide-ridden factory food. That’s why it costs more! You may say you can’t afford to buy organic, but can you really afford to not? According to organic.com, “Before a mother first nurses her newborn, the toxic risk from pesticides has already begun. Studies show that infants are exposed to hundreds of harmful chemicals in utero. In fact, our nation is now reaping the results of four generations of exposure to agricultural and industrial chemicals, whose safety was deemed on adult tolerance levels, not on children’s.” And the National Academy of Science says neurologic and behavioral effects may result from low-level exposure to pesticides. But don’t take it from me, Pretty Mamas do their own research. You’ll find numerous studies show that pesticides can adversely affect the nervous system, increase the risk of cancer, and decrease fertility.
If money is an issue, look into co-ops, local farmers markets, and coupon books for health food stores. Look at your budget and cut out the crap! Do you really need another shade of eyeshadow? And don’t get me started on why you shouldn’t be drinking fancy five dollar frozen coffees in the first place! Is that new shirt more important than the health of your family? Pretty Mamas prioritize!
Don’t eat fast food! I would think that the reasons are obvious, but if you want to ignore the well-documented health risks, then google how often McDonald’s has been fined and sued for breaking child labor laws. Is a Big Mac really worth exploiting a child, mama? The fast food industry is a leading cause of obesity, the job loss of thousands of small farmers, and the gross side-effects of genetic engineering. And if that’s not enough to make you put down the french fries, read the horrifying ingredients in fast food and tell me you’d want to feed that to your baby. Visit: http://www.fastfoodingredients.com/
And finally, STOP EATING MEAT! And any other animal products for that matter. But if you need to take it slowly, at least stop eating meat. It is destructive to your health, destructive to the environment, and destructive to the animal, especially given the cruel practices of meat production. For more reasons to indulge in an animal-free diet, visit: www.vegansociety.com or www.peta.com
There is nothing prettier than a mama who takes responsibility for her family, her world and all the creatures in it. Start your baby off right by feeding her produce and meals that are farmed and prepared with love and compassion.
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