Pay Attention To This If Your Child Eats Vegetarian!

Your child eats vegetarian. Is it important to pay extra attention to his or her diet?

Although there are many benefits to a vegetarian diet, you also miss out on a lot of nutrients by excluding meat. If your child follows a vegetarian diet, it is indeed important to make sure that they eat enough of certain nutrients!

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Curious about which nutrients they are and how you can ensure that you continue to get enough of them? Then read along quickly!

• Proteins : Make sure your child is getting enough protein. Proteins are important for the growth and development of children. Good plant-based protein sources include beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
  
  
  
• Iron : Vegetarian foods can contain less iron than meat, so it's important to make sure your child is getting enough iron. Iron-rich foods include legumes, whole grains, dark leafy greens, nuts and seeds.
  
  Tip: Vegetable iron is better absorbed by the body in combination with vitamin C. So preferably always eat fruit or vegetables (paprika is full of vitamin C).
  
  Children's shake contains iron and vitamin C, so it's nice and easy!
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• Vitamin B12 : Vitamin B12 is important for the production of red blood cells and the functioning of the nervous system. This vitamin is mainly found in animal products, so vegetarians should find alternative sources, such as fortified breakfast cereals, soy milk, and dietary supplements.
  
  
  
• Calcium : Calcium is important for strong bones and teeth. Milk and dairy products are an important source of calcium, but vegetarians can find calcium in leafy green vegetables, tofu, almonds, and calcium-fortified soy milk.
  
  
  
• Vitamin D : Vitamin D is important for strong bones and teeth. Our body produces vitamin D through exposure to sunlight. Vegetarians who have little sun exposure may want to consider a vitamin D supplement.
  
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• Keep varied : To ensure that your child gets all the nutrients needed for a healthy diet, it is important to eat a varied diet and include different types of vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes in the diet.

Your child eats vegetarian and from now on you don't have to worry about nutrient deficiencies! With the above tips you ensure that your child still gets nutrients such as calcium, iron and vitamin B12, despite missing meat!

Did you know that all the above nutrients are also in Kids shake to sit? For example, your child will get more vitamin B12 with one shake than with 60 grams of salmon! Curious what else the shake is good for? Read it here!

Do you still have questions about your child's nutrition after the above tips? Please feel free to contact us for free answers to your questions!