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The Special Needs of the Pregnant Vegetarian
Its apparent that your nutritional needs increase when you are pregnant. However, you only need approximately 300 more calories than normal during this time, so its imperative that you make wise food choices and eat nutrient-dense food.
A good start is to ensure that youre eating plenty of protein. Your need for protein increases about 30 percent during pregnancy, but most vegetarian women eat more than enough protein in their regular diets. Soy proteins, beans and legumes are wonderful vegetarian ... Read More »
Putting your Vegetarian Toddler on the Fast Track to Health
Putting your Vegetarian Toddler on the Fast Track to Health
Though many people have the idea that feeding a toddler a vegetarian diet isnt safe, so long as parents take care to make sure that all the appropriate nutrients are met, its actually quite healthy. Some benefits to a lifelong, proper vegetarian diet include a lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.
The main problem with vegetarianism and toddler nutrition is making sure your child gets enough nutrients ... Read More »
Proper Planning Prevents Problems
Proper Planning Prevents Problems
Special care must be taken when planning a vegetarian diet to ensure proper amounts of nutrients are included daily. Nutrients such as protein, iron, calcium, zinc and vitamins B-12 and D can all be easily incorporated into your vegetarian lifestyle with the proper planning. Here are some guidelines to consider when you are planning your weekly shopping trip and organizing your weekly menu.
Plant proteins alone can provide enough of the essential and non-essential amino acids, as long ... Read More »