Y es, breast is best for babies, but … not everyone can breastfeed successfully. So, what is the best alternative? Goat’s milk is an excellent alternative to breast milk, if the mother is unable to breastfeed, or chooses not to. There are five key reasons: 1 It is naturally high in A2 protein: This makes it easier to digest and less likely to lead to painful symptoms of poor digestion, such as stomach cramps, diarrhoea, trapped wind and bloating. 2 It is a natural source of prebiotics: Goat’s milk is higher in prebiotic oligosaccharides, which are naturally- occurring carbohydrates that feed ‘good’ gut bacteria, resulting in a healthy gut microbiome. This high concentration of oligosaccharides means that goat’s milk is the closest in composition to human breast milk. “We consider every ingredient in our formulas based on what’s best for baby and also the environment. This is why we removed palm oil and canola oil. Palm oil may inhibit the absorption of calcium, fats and essential omega-3 fatty acids – three essential elements for a baby’s development. And it was for similar reasons that we looked to replace canola oil. We are the first in the world to use flaxseed in infant formula, which we are very proud of. “We recognise that breastfeeding is best for babies, but for some mums this is not an option, and for those women there is now a product that provides a nourishing alternative that they can trust. We have collaborated with nutrition and paediatric experts to develop the LittleOak range of infant formula and toddler milks based on goat’s milk, to complete your baby’s nutritional needs while being gentle on delicate digestive systems.” Get your goat 3 It requires less processing: Cow’s milk is harder for tiny tummies to digest and therefore it is highly processed. Goat’s milk, on the other hand, is much more like human breast milk, which means less processing is required. 4 It has lower levels of lactose: Lactose is the sugar found in milk which is digested by the enzyme lactase. If a person is deficient in lactase, they will struggle to digest lactose, resulting in signs of lactose intolerance, such as trapped wind, constipation and diarrhoea. Goat’s milk contains lower levels of lactose than cow’s milk. 5 It is rich in nutrients: Goat’s milk provides vitamins A and B, the minerals calciumandmagnesium, protein, probiotics, prebiotics and carbohydrates, which all support the development of a baby’s bones and organs, and its immune, digestive and nervous systems. The LittleOak difference There are several goat’s milk products available, but there is only one that is 100 per cent free from both palm and canola oil: LittleOak. Founder Elke Pascoe explains why:
Goat’s milk by nature is closer to human breast milk than cow’s milk or soy, which means less processing and more natural goodness.
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