Show Notes
This is our HOT TOPIC episode where we comb the earth to find topics related to wellness that we need to discuss!
The Hot topic of the week is the Baby Formula Shortage, three factors driving the U.S. baby-formula, and how to make a home based formula.
Do you have questions about your wellness routine and boundaries?
We are all about community and wellness in this episode so let's jump right into it.
[
02:34] Why the baby formula shortage
[
05:13] How the pandemic impacted the supply chain and formula shortage
[
06:04] U.S. policy and FDA regulations of formula importation impact on formula shortage
[
07:09] Solutions to the baby formula shortage
[
08:24] Why not commercial formula?
[
13:37] Food Swap for the week: Home made jam instead of store-bought jam
Ingredient for homemade jam:
A few cups of berries (fresh or frozen), lemon juice, and some honey. You simply heat the ingredients in a pot and simmer for about 20 minutes… EASY PEASY.
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