This is my third post about in my series about the five core food groups. A balanced diet includes foods from five main food groups, and they are: grains and breads, fruits, vegetables and legumes / beans, dairy products, and meat or meat alternatives. In today’s post, I will be focusing specifically on vegetables. Why Are Vegetables Important? … Continue reading Food groups – Part 3: Vegetable and Legumes / Beans
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Vegetarian Diets for Children (Lacto-ovo)
Vegetarian diets are quite common, with many families choosing this way of eating for various reasons, whether it is for cultural purposes, ethical belief, religion, environment, health or just family tradition. As a paediatric dietitian, it is important for me to ensure that children following a vegetarian diet receive all the essential nutrients, vitamins, and … Continue reading Vegetarian Diets for Children (Lacto-ovo)