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CR cautions that babies should not be consuming a full serving of these products due to the amounts of heavy metals. While low exposure to heavy metals is generally safe, it’s important to consider these products in relation to the rest of the diet.
“Because heavy metals are so pervasive in foods—and because they tend to accumulate in the body—small exposures from multiple foods can add up,” CR chemist Eric Boring, Ph.D., saidin the report. “And feeding your child amounts close to the daily serving limits leaves little room for exposure to heavy metals from other foods.”
“These are nutritious foods, so you don’t have to eliminate them from your child’s diet,” CR nutritionist Amy Keating, RD, said. “Instead, serve them in rotation with many different vegetables and whole grains.”
For more information and tips, read the full reporthere.
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