E80. How is Baby Food Made and is Convenience Less Healthy?

Baby food pouches are estimated to make up around 25% of the baby food market and in the fast-paced world in which we live it is no surprise they are a popular go to for many parents. The epitome of convenience with no messy prep, washing up or storage. But, how are they actually made and how healthy are they? Catherine Lippe joins me this week, a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) specialising in paediatric and maternal nutrition. She has over 10 years’ experience as a Registered Nutritionist in the field of infant and maternal nutrition and has worked in both the private and public sectors including the NHS and Public Health England. Catherine now works as a consultant paediatric nutritionist offering families, early years settings and the food industry practical, tailored advice on many aspects of child nutrition including; weaning, fussy eating, early years nutrition and nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding. To find out more visit her website www.catherinelippenutrition.co.uk or follow her on Instagram: @lippenutrition or Facebook Catherine Lippe Nutrition The Babease veg-led pouches discussed in this episode are linked below: https://www.babease.co/shop?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ZSWBhCVARIsALERCvy71iYJuKdXHsjy-a1pQv6wtzKvCzh73-zBQAC3B2gLaPAYS8TId7oaAsVvEALw_wcB This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices