Food is Medicine
Food is more than nourishment, it is a connection to our history, culture, and future. At Indigi-Baby Food, we believe access to traditional foods that support not only individual health but the wellbeing for our communities, lands, and ecosystem.
For generations, Indigenous peoples have lived in balance with the land and waters, guided by knowledge passed down through time from our ancestors. Today, these food systems face threats from environmental harm and loss of traditional practices. We see it as our responsibility to protect and restore them.
Our work centers on food sovereignty, empowering communities to reclaim their food systems through sustainable agriculture, native plant preservation, and traditional harvesting practices. By reconnecting people with the land, ensuring future generations can thrive in harmony with the Earth.
Wild Rice
Wild rice offers babies great benefits as a nutritious first food, providing high protein, fiber, and essential minerals (zinc, iron, magnesium) for growth, plus B vitamins for development, and powerful antioxidants, all while being naturally gluten-free and supporting healthy digestion and gut development, making it superior to white rice for nutrients.
Blueberries
Blueberries are great for babies, offering antioxidants, fiber, Vitamin C, and K for immune support, brain development, and digestion, while potentially reducing allergy risk by improving gut health and balancing the immune response. They provide essential minerals like manganese and support healthy growth, making them a nutrient-dense, naturally sweet snack that helps prevent constipation and promotes overall wellness in infants.
Hopi Black Bean
Hopi black beans are amazing for babies, offering vital iron for brain development, plant-based protein for growth, fiber for digestion, folate for nervous system health, and antioxidants for fighting free radicals, making them a nutrient-dense, versatile food that supports overall development and helps prevent iron deficiency as they start solids.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are a fantastic first food for babies, packed with Vitamin A for vision and immunity, fiber for gut health, and carbohydrates for energy, plus potassium, Vitamin C, B vitamins, and minerals to support growth, brain development, and digestion.
Squash
Squash is fantastic for babies, providing essential Vitamin A (beta-carotene) for vision, Vitamin C for immunity, B vitamins for brain/blood health, fiber for digestion, plus magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants, supporting overall growth, strong bones, and a healthy gut, all with a mild, sweet taste and safe texture when cooked soft.
Rutabaga
Rutabaga is great for babies, offering a sweet flavor and creamy texture when puréed, plus it's packed with immune-boosting Vitamin C, gut-friendly fiber, and important minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium for bone and muscle development, hydration, and overall growth, supporting their immune system, digestion, and brain development.
Importance of Traditions
The nourishment of our youngest community members is a sacred responsibility. Baby food, for us, is not just about sustenance, it’s a way to pass down cultural knowledge and ensure a healthy future for our children.
For generations, Indigenous families have relied on traditional, Earth-based foods to nourish babies—foods that are rich in essential nutrients and connected to the land. From wild rice to berries, these natural ingredients have sustained our communities and honored our ancestors' wisdom.
We are committed to reintroducing these traditional foods to today’s families, helping restore the connection between children and their cultural roots. By nurturing our babies with these foods, we are fostering a future of health, strength, and pride—where our children grow up rooted in tradition and prepared to care for the Earth as stewards for generations to come.