If you’ve ever wondered whether introducing solids could actually heal your baby’s gut instead of triggering more issues, you’re going to love this episode about the Baby Biome.
This week, I sat down with Kate Pope, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, founder of the Regenerative Cooking School, and creator of the Baby Biome First Foods Plan. Kate is transforming the way parents think about the Baby Biome and early food introduction—going way beyond the standard “what and when” advice to teach families how strategic food choices can build a strong gut, healthier immune system, and better long-term health outcomes.
Inside this conversation, Kate explains why so many mainstream approaches to solids—like starting with processed baby cereals or even organic pouches—can actually set kids up for allergies, eczema, and digestive struggles. Instead, her Baby Biome First Foods Plan focuses on nourishing the gut microbiome from day one.
Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Kate recommends introducing meat-based foods before fibrous vegetables
- The hidden dangers of processed baby foods, even the “healthy” ones
- How understanding the connection between gut health and immune function within the Baby Biome can change your child’s health trajectory
- Why traditional feeding advice often fails kids with severe reactions like FPIES
- How Kate’s affordable course tripled her own business income and helped thousands of parents feel confident about feeding their children.
She also shares her philosophy on why celebrations within the Baby Biome don’t have to revolve around sugary treats—and how ancestral wisdom plus new microbiome research can guide healthier, more resilient kids.
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