We enrich our organic fruit & veggie blends with healthful nuts to enhance nutrition & reduce the risk of nut allergies. Our tasty plant-based recipes are made from real foods with no added sugar and are sure to delight both babies & tots.
It’s Simple, Nuts are Healthy!
Nuts are a powerhouse of nutrition provided by nature! They provide plant-based protein, healthy fats, fiber and other essential nutrients that give children what they need to grow healthy and strong.
Nuts are…
among the best sources of plant-based proteins
rich in fiber & healthy fats
loaded with antioxidants, which help keep cells healthy
full of vitamins, minerals, and many other healthy compounds
Nuts Provide Babies with Plant Protein
When it comes to choosing protein, there are many options. When we think of protein, the first foods that come to mind are typically chicken, beef and eggs. But what if you decide to get protein from plants instead of animal sources? There are plenty of plant-based proteins and they’re incredibly good for you! Veggies, beans, legumes, and nuts all provide healthy plant-based protein.
MyPeanut is Plant-Forward
Nuts have been a staple in humans’ diets since pre-agricultural times! In fact, nuts are an essential part of the healthiest diets from around the world. Nutritious diets are rich in fruits and veggies, and include protein and fats obtained from plant-based foods including legumes, beans and nuts. Eating a plant-rich diet is not just good for our health; it is good for the planet!
Feed Babies Nuts Early & Often
Babies can enjoy peanut-containing baby foods once they begin eating solid foods like fruits, vegetables and cereals.
Pediatricians advocate that parents include nuts in their baby's diets both
early and often for the first 5 years of life, as for many, this will reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies.
Healthy Beginnings
The list of health benefits of eating nuts is endless. Regularly eating nuts, as part of an overall healthy diet, is good for our hearts, brains, digestive systems and can even support bone health! With their variety of health benefits, nuts should make it onto your child's plate regularly.
