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How can babies be plant based and still meet their nutrient needs? In this episode I’m joined by Whitney English, MS, RD and Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD - two dietitians known collectively as @plantbasedjuniors.

Whitney and Alex are sharing their expertise about raising plant-based children, including how families who don’t eat animal products can introduce allergenic foods. 

The Big 8 allergenic foods (the 8 foods that account for about 90% of food allergy) include 4 animal foods...and whether or not and how to feed for vegan families can be a stickler.

Listen for tips on incorporating iron and other nutrient-rich foods in your baby’s diet, even if you don’t consume animal foods. Whitney and Alex also explain the difference between predominantly plant-based and vegan lifestyles and ways to introduce allergenic foods for babies of both types of diet patterns.

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SUMMARY of episode

In this episode I’m interviewing Whitney English, MS, RD and Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD the @plantbasedjuniors dietitians talking about:

• Why they had second thoughts about doing baby-led weaning initially as plant-based new moms...but how they ultimately overcame their fear and stuck to a plant-based diet for their babies.

• How vegan and vegetarian families can offer a variety of nutrient and iron-rich foods without relying on meat...and to get babies to actually eat their vegetables!

• What steps to take if you’re considering adopting a more plant-based lifestyle for your whole family...and some easy starter family meal ideas to begin with!

LINKS from episode

• Follow Alex and Whitney on their account for Plant Based Juniors on Instagram at @plantbasedjuniors & FB page

• Check out Alex and Whitney’s new book The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler

• Check out the Plant-Based Junior’s Website
  
  
  
  

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