Breastfed babies tend to eat varieties of foods than Formula fed babies
Breastfed babies VS Formula fed babies
It’s the Universal truth that breastfeeding is a boon for both mother and a child. The new study shows that if the child is exclusively breastfed for the first six months, they are less likely to develop picky eating habits later in their life.
It has been studied that whatever mother consumes would transfer to the child through the breastmilk. It broadens the palate of the babies which makes the weaning process easier.
In addition, breastfed babies tend to eat varieties of foods when they are toddlers. Their palates build up sooner than formula fed babies.
They are less likely to reject fruits and vegetables than formula fed babies. So, they are less likely to grow up to become obese toddlers.
The reason is quite simple because formula milk contains more calories compared to the breast milk.
There are so many health benefits of breastfeeding except it being low in calories. They contain essential nutrients and antibodies for fighting different viruses.
Breastmilk is easily digestible than formula milk. So, babies are often less constipated and gassy.
It doesn’t mean that formula milk doesn’t contain essential vitamins and minerals. It is packed with all the nutrients babies required.
So why formula-fed babies are more likely to develop picky eating behaviour later?
The answer is simple. Like breast milk, the taste of formula milk doesn’t vary. Therefore, the palate of the formula-fed babies doesn’t evolve and remains fixed.
This makes the weaning process difficult. And sooner or later, these babies tend to develop picky eating behaviour.
Complementary Feeding and Picky eating behaviour.
Most parents choose complementary feeding when breastmilk/formula milk alone is insufficient. But the study shows that babies who are complementary fed earlier than 6 months also tend to develop picky eating behaviour.
The survey data from the Synergistic Theory and Research on Obesity and Nutrition Group Kids (STRONG Kids) program mentions that introducing complementary food earlier than 6 months would develop food neophobia (fear of new foods).
To conclude, breastmilk not only makes a child healthier but also wiser. Their choice of foods and eating behaviour from the early stage would determine their lifestyle and choices in the future.
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