Children Are Missing Out On Vital Nutrients For Growth

Gerber baby food claims their iron-fortified rice cereal is just what babies need when they are ready to start eating solid foods. But according to Gerber’s ingredients, the product is neither good nor safe.
“The iron in Gerber Cereal means you’re literally giving him food for thought.”
I was scrolling through People magazine, waiting in line at my local grocery store, when I came across these words splattered across the image of a tousled-hair, bright-eyed cherub who looked much like the original Gerber baby food sketch of 1928.
I wondered if this was all smoke and mirrors, and upon doing some research, found five reasons why this baby food should be classified as “crap.”

The Joys Of Gerber Baby Food

1. Spoonfuls of Sugar

The No. 1 ingredient in Gerber Rice Cereal is white rice flour, which means you are basically feeding your child a whole bunch of starch. Not only is this ingredient processed, but it’s also high in calories and devoid of real nutrients.
Giving your child Gerber baby food “is basically like giving your child a spoonful of sugar,” says Dr. Alan Greene, a pediatrician from Stanford University.
According to him, feeding a baby bleached white rice can also predispose a child to obesity. If you think about it, feeding your child Gerber Rice Cereal creates a negative taste imprint that can cause bad food choices later in life.

2. Not By A Long Chalk

These days, calcium is ad

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