How Do Kids Fare on a Meat-Free Diet in the Long Term?
Vegetarian foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals are the optimal foods for children, forming the foundation for dietary habits that support a lifetime of good health. Scientific studies have shown that vegetarian children are healthier, smarter and more energetic than their meat-eating friends. And if you want your child to grow up to be tall, a meat-free diet is the way to go: According to a well-respected American doctor, Dr Charles Attwood, “[C]hildren on a diet of mostly vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes, when consuming adequate calories, not only grow normally, but have actually been shown to attain greater height than meat-eating children”.
