Vegan Kids Nutrition
Have you ever wanted expert advice on how to feed your kids a vegan diet so that you can leave behind that little doubt in the back of your mind? Karla Moreno-Bryce, a vegan, Registered Dietitian, and mom to two girls, created the Vegan Kids Nutrition Podcast to give you tips and strategies on how to help you feel confident as a vegan parent. Each episode focuses on a specific topic that you may be struggling with, where Karla shares tips and strategies to help you feed your vegan kids with more confidence. You'll learn behind the scenes strategies of how Karla feeds her own daughters. This show is about sharing Karla's own philosophies, evidence-based nutrition information, and insights on raising kids on a vegan lifestyle to help you feel empowered of your choice and reassurance in meeting their nutritional requirements. No matter where in your vegan journey you may be, you'll discover strategies you can implement right away to feel supported so you can ultimately feel proud as a vegan parent and have peace of mind you're doing the right things.
Vegan Kids Nutrition
Ep. 6: Proven Strategies to Meeting Iron Needs
Your vegan kids need iron to support their growth and development. And if you’re already saying “C’mon Karla, I knew that already”. Well, hear me about because not all vegan parents focus their attention on this crucial nutrient during childhood.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing three simple yet proven strategies that can instantly help your vegan child meet their iron needs so that you have peace of mind that you’re doing the right things in feeding your kids a vegan diet.
Here’s what we cover:
>> How iron helps support a vegan child’s growth
>> The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia during childhood
>> Why meal planning around legumes is important
>> How vitamin C helps with iron absorption
>> Can using a cast iron pot help?
Mentioned Links
>> Vegan Kids Cookbook
>> Vegan Kids Nutrition Blueprint course
References
- Alexy, U., Fischer, M., Weder, S., Längler, A., Michalsen, A., Sputtek, A., & Keller, M. (2021). Nutrient Intake and Status of German Children and Adolescents Consuming Vegetarian, Vegan or Omnivore Diets: Results of the VeChi Youth Study. Nutrients, 13(5), 1707. doi:10.3390/nu13051707
- Alves, C., Saleh, A., & Alaofè, H. (2019). Iron-containing cookware for the reduction of iron deficiency anemia among children and females of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. Plos One, 14(9). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0221094
- Anemia in Children and Teens: Parent FAQs. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chronic/Pages/Anemia-and-Your-Child.aspx
- Baroni, L., Goggi, S., & Battino, M. (2019). Planning Well-Balanced Vegetarian Diets in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: The VegPlate Junior. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119(7), 1067-1074. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2018.06.008
- Janus, J., & Moerschel, S. (2010). Evaluation of Anemia in Children. American Academy of Family Physicians, 81(12), 1462-1471.
- Messina, V., & Mangels, A. R. (2001). Considerations in Planning Vegan Diets. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 101(6), 661-669. doi:10.1016/s0002-8223(01)00167-5
- Sharieff, W., Dofonsou, J., & Zlotkin, S. (2008). Is cooking food in iron pots an appropriate solution for the control of anaemia in developing countries? A randomised clinical trial in Benin. Public Health Nutrition,11(9), 971-977. doi:10.1017/s1368980007001139
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