For many years, doctors advised avoiding foods that can trigger allergies. It was said, for example, that infants should not be given nuts or cow's milk - in the belief that this is good. But in recent years, science has taken a turn. Global guidelines are now advising on the complete opposite: the early introduction of potentially allergenic foods into complementary foods. Because studies have shown, first for peanut paste, then for eggs and finally for cow's milk, that it protects against allergies if babies eat these foods early and regularly.

Access to all STERN PLUS content and articles from the print magazine

ad-free

Already registered?