Skai Jackson is taking a different approach to feeding her 1-year-old son, Kasai, opting for a diet that goes beyond the usual toddler meals. During a recent livestream, the former Disney Channel star revealed that her son eats foods like liver, steak, raw milk, and raw honey — a protein-rich diet she compared to the eating routine of soccer star Erling Haaland.
Her aim is to help Kasai grow strong and healthy, much like the 6-foot-5 football striker.
“Everyone always makes fun of how I feed my son, because I feed him very healthy,” Jackson said. “[Erling Haaland] eats the same way as Kasai. He eats liver, I think. Steak, raw milk, and honey. That’s exactly how Kasai eats.”
Jackson further explained the comparison, saying, “Haaland is 6’4” or 6’5”, and he’s very strong. And hopefully, Kasai is like that. Because they literally have the same diet.”
Haaland has become known for combining his powerful physique with impressive speed and athletic ability, making him one of soccer’s most physically dominant players. His eating habits have also contributed to the growing interest in meat-focused “ancestral” diets that emphasize protein, organ meats, dairy, and other minimally processed foods.
Some of the foods Jackson mentioned are not unusual sources of nutrients. Steak provides protein, iron, and zinc, while liver is packed with nutrients including iron, vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin A.
However, liver can be especially potent for young children. The National Institutes of Health warns that excessive amounts of preformed vitamin A can build up in the body and become toxic. For children ages 1 to 3, the daily upper limit is 600 micrograms from food and supplements combined. Jackson has not shared how much liver Kasai eats or how frequently it is included in his meals.
Raw milk has drawn more serious health concerns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that unpasteurized milk may contain harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and Campylobacter. Children under 5 are considered more vulnerable to severe complications, including kidney failure. The agency also notes that pasteurized milk provides the same nutritional value without the added risk of dangerous pathogens.
The FDA has also pointed to pasteurization as an effective method for reducing risks from H5N1 during outbreaks affecting dairy cattle.
When it comes to honey, the guidance is more specific. Health experts advise against giving honey to babies younger than 12 months because of the risk of infant botulism. Since Kasai turned 1 in January, that specific restriction no longer applies, and the American Academy of Pediatrics considers honey safe for children ages 1 and older.
