Toddlers need protein—but here’s WHY it really matters ?? 
Part 1 of my Toddler Nutrition Series is all about the right kind of protein for brain development, gut health, immune support & steady growth. ? In the first 5 years, your child is:
✔️ Tripling brain size
✔️ Building tissues, bones & immunity
✔️ Developing mood, memory & metabolism ? But not all protein is created equal.
❌ Powders & puffs? Incomplete + low bioavailability. 
✅ Animal-based proteins are COMPLETE—rich in:
– Heme iron
– Zinc
– B vitamins
– Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, K2 Without these, protein doesn’t absorb properly—and your toddler misses out on critical fuel for development. ? Top proteins for toddlers: ? Meat stock (yes, it counts!)
? Pastured egg yolks
? Beef, lamb, chicken
? Wild sardines & salmon
? Raw cheese, kefir, yogurt
? Small amounts of organ meats (like liver) This approach helped my daughter heal eczema, improve digestion & reduce food sensitivities. ? Want my full protein guide + gut-friendly toddler plate ideas?
? Comment PROTEIN and I’ll DM the blog post! ? Need my FREE guide to real food toddler meals that blend protein, fat & gut support?
? Comment TODDLER FOODS #ToddlerNutrition #KidsNeedProtein #GutHealingFoods #RealFoodForKids #GAPSdiet #WestonAPrice #HolisticParenting #BabyLedNutrition #AncestralEating

Toddlers need protein—but here’s WHY it really matters ??

Part 1 of my Toddler Nutrition Series is all about the right kind of protein for brain development, gut health, immune support & steady growth.

? In the first 5 years, your child is:
✔️ Tripling brain size
✔️ Building tissues, bones & immunity
✔️ Developing mood, memory & metabolism

? But not all protein is created equal.
❌ Powders & puffs? Incomplete + low bioavailability.

✅ Animal-based proteins are COMPLETE—rich in:
– Heme iron
– Zinc
– B vitamins
– Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, K2
Without these, protein doesn’t absorb properly—and your toddler misses out on critical fuel for development.

? Top proteins for toddlers:
? Meat stock (yes, it counts!)
? Pastured egg yolks
? Beef, lamb, chicken
? Wild sardines & salmon
? Raw cheese, kefir, yogurt
? Small amounts of organ meats (like liver)
This approach helped my daughter heal eczema, improve digestion & reduce food sensitivities.

? Want my full protein guide + gut-friendly toddler plate ideas?
? Comment PROTEIN and I’ll DM the blog post!

? Need my FREE guide to real food toddler meals that blend protein, fat & gut support?
? Comment TODDLER FOODS

#ToddlerNutrition #KidsNeedProtein #GutHealingFoods #RealFoodForKids #GAPSdiet #WestonAPrice #HolisticParenting #BabyLedNutrition #AncestralEating