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Originally posted by arg
One more tip is be careful with nutritional needs...kids have relatively greater protein requirements than adults. If you have eggs and dairy, that can help a huge amount, but if you cut even those out, I'd be really careful about ensuring an adequate protein balance. It's not that hard to achieve, but you need to be aware of what you're trying to achieve. You could do some serious damage if you impose a vegan diet without educating yourself. [/B]
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This is truly the key. If you are going to remove meat as part of the diet, be sure to educate yourself on how to replace critical nutrients.
My wife was a vegan until she got pregnant. Interestingly enough, she went from hardcore veganism and back to eating meat while pregnant and while she was breastfeeding. Me, being a meat eater, suggested that this happened due to the fact that we NEED to eat meat, but in truth, we don't need to however if we don't, we need to get the nutrients elsewhere.
Education is the key, and my wife happens to be a certified haulistic nutritionist so I don't get to argue much with her, but still educate yourself before you make any decisions for your kids sake.