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Moms Are Talking About: Brewer’s Yeast
By: Ruth | February 24, 2011 | Comments(5)
Moms are talking about Brewer’s Yeast. They want to know what it is, why is important, if they can feed it their babies and if so how? Brewer’s yeast is a nutritional supplement powder that is high in protein, the B Vitamins, trace elements and other nutrients. Taking a few seconds to add brewer’s yeast into your baby’s morning Super Porridge gives it a super nutrition boost. You can try Brewers Yeast when your baby is 6 months old. Be sure to use the Four Day Wait Rule. At this age use just 1/2 teaspoon mixed into Super Porridge and then between 8-12 months begin using 1 teaspoon.
Is brewer’s yeast the same as nutritional yeast? Do you know the shelf life of it and the best way to store it? Thanks!
Yes, in the old days it was known as brewer’s yeast and some still call it that. They changed it to nutritional yeast, which I think is a better name for it. Store in cool, dry place. Check the manufacturer’s expiration date on the can. You can also visit the manufacturer’s website for more information. Here’s what I do with nutritional yeast, olive oil, and many other foods. I open the package and put a cup or so in a small glass bottle in a dark cabinet. Then I put the rest in the refrigerator. With olive oil, I pour a little in a small glass bottle and put it in the cabinet and put the original larger bottle in the refrigerator. (Olive oil solidifies/crystalizes at refrigerator temperatures.) So most of the product is kept in refrigerator to keep it fresh, and you have small portions at the ready which are convenient to grab and use. Simply keep refilling the smaller containers when necessary. Thanks for your question!
Thanks so much Ruth – that is very helpful!
Hi Ruth:
I really love your book.Thanks for such a great work.
I’d like to start using desiccated liver powder for my 8 months old daughter ;but I cant find the powder version of it.All I can find is the tablet version.
Can you recommend a brand/company who makes powder format of the desiccated liver?
Thnx.
Hi Shannon, I recommend the Now brand of desiccated liver
Please go light on the liver powder so baby does not get too much iron. The nutrition section of Super Baby Food discusses the daily recommended amounts of iron. The iron is “heme” iron and is very well-absorbed, unlike iron from plants.
You could also buy the tablets and crush them by putting them in ziploc bag and crushing with a spoon The tablets are probably also “heme” iron, so watch the mg of iron.
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!