Introducing new food items to your toddlers can be a challenging task among parents. Apart from giving meat and poultry products as sources of protein, it is found to be difficult for parents to introduce these individuals with vegetables as complermentary source of protein.
Nowadays, there are lot of options on how to include veggies on the child’s diet without any hassle. According to Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, a holistic nutritionist, vegan chef, cookbook author, and television personality, plant-based food products have improved inaccessibility and taste over the years. She shared tips for parents trying to introduce vegetables to their kids and one of them is finding a few veggie-lover substitutes for kid-friendly nourishments. But there are many ways to create kid-friendly nourishments that have covered-up solid ingredients. “Toddlers have developing palates, so it’s easier to do the switch,” Ms. Hamilton said. You can make meatballs, burgers and Bolognese sauce with the alternatives without missing on the flavor or texture. You can make yummy smoothies with some leafy veggies and can even turn smoothies into popsicles. Kid-friendly nourishments can be effectively controlled without them knowing.
Good Sources of Plant-based Protein include;
- Quinoa
- Tofu
- Beans
- Peas
- Lentils
- Barley
- Brown Rice
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Lentils
- Nut Butters
- Seeds
- Hummus
- Hemp
Plant protein is also good for growing babies. Although protein can be sourced out effectively from animal protein, parents should take precautionary measures as they can sometimes lead to other health problems compared to plant protein. It has been known that every 100 calories of broccoli have more protein than beef.
A plant-based diet isn’t almost about eliminating meat in the diet but it is an effective technique to introduce veggies in different ways. The secret really on ensuring of having adequate protein intake is to have a variety of foods given to your kids. Give the right food to your children to make them strong and healthy all the time.
NO I Kimberly Tanador, RND
References:
Kid’s guide to vegan Nutrition
https://www.petakids.com/food/kids-vegan-nutrition-guide/
Beginner’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition for Toddlers
https://www.leafyvibe.com/blog/plant-based-nutrition-protein
How to Introduce your Kids to Vegan
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-introduce-your-kids-to-vegan-and-plant-based-die-1846605840
Plant-based Proteins for Babies and Toddlers
https://mamamadefood.com/blogs/mamamadeblog/plant-based-proteins-for-babies-toddlers
