Are Vegetarian Diets Healthy or Harmful for Kids?

We’ve talked about how cleaning up your diet is good for your mental wellness. We’ve also talked about how eating more fruits and vegetables has been shown to be good for your mood.But does that mean you need to take it to an extreme and lean into a vegetarian or vegan diet? And what about when it comes to kids and teens? Is a vegetarian diet healthy or harmful for them? 

 

Show Notes: 

References mentioned include:

Vegetarian Diet, Growth, and Nutrition in Early Childhood: A Longitudinal Cohort Study

Vegetarianism and veganism compared with mental health and cognitive outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

 

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