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Just came across a fascinating study about breast-feeding, asthma, and fast food.

The good news is that more mothers are breast-feeding these days, and breast-feeding for longer.  I'm sure they're motivated in part by all the research showing how much healthier breast-fed babies are.  One widely reported benefit is that babies who are breast-fed have lower rates of asthma later on.

But get this:  Letting your kids eat fast food when they're older appears to completely negate the benefits you gave them by breast-feeding, at least in terms of asthma protection.

More details from the study here.

Breast-feeding is a wonderful thing to do for a child's health but obviously, we need to stay committed to their health and nutrition throughout childhood!