She noted that choline is “a nutrient that many people may not have heard of,” but which is present in foods like eggs, Brussel sprouts and cauliflower. “DHA omega-3 is a fatty-acid that is essential for brain development, and choline acts as the transporter truck taking DHA around the body to all the cells,” she explained. The beverage starts with a “solid base of organic whole milk, so you know that you are not getting any GMOs, any toxic pesticides or any added hormones,” and then adds three key nutrients that growing children need for healthy brain and body development, including 50 mg of DHA omega-3, choline and 1 gram of prebiotics per 8 ounce serving.

She explained that Horizon Organic’s Growing Years was developed with pediatricians for children aged 1 to 5 years when they are transitioning from either breast milk or formula to cow’s milk and solids. But by supporting your child’s nutrition with Growing Years, you can just kind of take a little bit of the stress off,” Frances Largeman-Roth, a registered dietitian and nutritionist and mother of three children, told FoodNavigator-USA at a launch event for the milk hosted by Horizon Organic at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. “So many parents, myself included, we have mom guilt, parent guilt. Emulsifiers, stabilizers, hydrocolloids.Chocolate and confectionery ingredients.Carbohydrates and fibers (sugar, starches).Plant-based, alt proteins, precision fermentation.

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