Judy

I just knew there would be somebody who knew way more than I did!
Thanks for speaking up, Shyrley.
Fondly, Judy

Shyrley wrote:

> On 4 Oct 02, at 9:17, Judy wrote:
>
> > it is my dd that is the vegan.
> > she might be able to help- she has just moved and started a new job so
> > her computer is not hooked up yet. I do know that she uses the
> > interent ALOT for recipes, etc. Personally, I'm sure someone here will
> > have a different opinion- and my dd has a different opinion! But, I
> > would not 'do'a vegan' diet with growing children..... I have spoken
> > to quite a few nutritionists -who may have been vegan themselves- but
> > cautioned against a vegan diet for kids. You'll have your work cut out
> > for you doing some research. here's a start:
> >
> A vegan diet is fine for growing children. My three have been vegan
> from birth and are all tall, slim and healthy.
>
> There's a number of books by Micheal Kapler (I'm guessing his last
> name cos I can't find the damn book now) about raising a child as
> a vegan. He's an American MD.
> There isn't anything a plant based diet cannot supply.
> Of course, vegan diets can be unhealthy like meat based diets.
> Eating fries and tortilla chips al day wouldn't be a good thing!
>
> Shyrley
>
>
> "You laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at you because you are
> all the same."

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In a message dated 10/6/02 7:59:22 PM Central Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:

<< Does being vegan mean you can't take supplements? >>

And my point was you can't get everything from simply eating a plant based
diet. My point was you have to supplement or you could become ill.

Ren