If you’re concerned about the infant formula shortage, this is a great opportunity to learn about the junk in conventional formula + learn recipes from Dr. Mercola that are actually healthy for your baby.
Most contain alarming amounts of sugar, typically in the form of corn syrup which is even worse.
Linoleic acid from soy
GMO’s & other contaminants like glyphosate (pesticides) and perchlorate (rocket fuel).
If you’re unable to breastfeed, Dr. Mercola’s recipes are A+.
Dr. Mercola’s Infant Formula Recipe
· 2 cups organic, whole, cow milk, preferably raw unprocessed milk from grass fed cows
· 4 tablespoons pure lactose (a milk sugar)
· 1 packet of Dr. Mercola Complete Probiotic Powder for Infants
· 2 or more tablespoons of good quality, organic cream (regular, not ultra-pasteurized)
· 1 teaspoon of Carlson’s liquid cod liver oil
· 2 teaspoons organic, virgin coconut oil
· 2 teaspoons Sari Foods non-fortified nutritional yeast
· 4 teaspoons Great Lakes beef hydrolysate gelatin (Before adding the gelatin into the formula, you’ll need to dissolve it in the recommended amount of water; heat gently until completely dissolved.)
· 2 1/4 cups pure filtered water. Make sure your water filter specifically states that it filters out fluoride.
· 1 teaspoon acerola powder
· Optional: 1/4 cup homemade liquid whey
· Optional: Monk fruit sweetener if your child has gotten used to the sweetness of corn syrup-sweetened infant formula and is refusing unsweetened formula. AVOID brands containing erythritol.
Place all ingredients in a clean glass or stainless steel container and mix well. This recipe will make 36 ounces.
Dairy-free recipe:
· 3 3/4 cups homemade beef or chicken broth
· 2 ounces organic liver, cut into small pieces
· 5 tablespoons lactose
· 1 packet of Dr. Mercola’s Complete Probiotics Powder for Infants
· 1/4 cup homemade liquid whey
· 2 tablespoons coconut oil
· 1 teaspoon cod liver oil
· 1 teaspoon acerola powder
Gently simmer the liver in the broth until fully cooked through. Liquefy the liver using a handheld blender or food processor. Once cooled, stir in all the remaining ingredients. Store in a sanitized glass or stainless steel container.
Click the PDF below to learn more about what Dr. Mercola has to say about this crisis.
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