January 2011
Vol. 14, No. 1
Cent$ible Nutrition News Helping Families Eat Better For Less
Cost Cutter: Formula or Breast Milk? Breast-feeding provides beneficial nutrition to a baby and it can be more economical than purchasing formula. The average cost of infant formula for one year is about $700. Women who breastfeed need to eat about 500 extra calories each day to cover the calories needed for milk production. This adds some expense, but breast-feeding still costs less than purchasing formula. The extra calories should come from nutrient-rich foods, such as nonfat milk products, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and lean meats. If you want to eat better for less, please contact us for more information at:
1-877-219-4646
Baby, It Is a New Year Perhaps the New Year has found you with a baby or one soon to be born. If so, take time to consider breastfeeding. Both formula-feeding and breast-feeding can provide adequate nutrition and opportunities for bonding with your baby. Ultimately, however, breast milk is the best for your baby’s first year of life. When breast-feeding is not an option, infant iron-fortified formula is the next best option. Breast milk is designed to meet the growth, development, and energy needs of infants. It has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, protein, and other nutrients. As the baby grows, the quantity and composition of the milk naturally changes. Breast milk also provides protection from allergies and common illnesses. It is easy for babies to digest and is clean, safe, and inexpensive. The clear or yellow fluid, colostrum, secreted for two to four days after delivery, is rich in protein, vitamin A, and is important for the baby’s immune system. The nursing mom also receives benefits from breastfeeding. Since breast milk is ready-to-feed, there is no need for measuring, mixing, or warming. Without bottles to prepare or wash, moms can have more time to relax with their babies. Breast-feeding can help a new mother return to her pre-pregnancy weight by using the fat deposited during pregnancy for milk production.
A Cent$ible Nutrition educator can show you how to: • save time and money • prepare tasty meals • keep food safe • invest your food dollars in the best nutritional choices
Participants receive a free Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook plus many other items including: • computerized diet analysis • grocery list pad • menu planner • cutting board • refrigerator thermometer