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Your child pushes the meat off his plate and announces he's not ever eating another animal. At best, you are concerned about your child's general nutrition, protein in particular, and the fact that you have no idea how to "cook vegetarian." At worst you feel your own values are under attack. Yet what your child needs now is respect for his decision, support from you in coping with an essentially non-vegetarian world, and your leadership role in helping him eat "healthy vegetarian." And that is what you will learn in this book, whether you are vegetarian or not. |
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There is a detailed list of actions and reactions that promote respect for your child's decision. There is extensive pantry list that includes vegetables, fresh and dried fruit, whole grains, legumes, raw nuts and seeds, and spices and herbs--the ingredients of a vegetarian kitchen. There is also a list of "hidden" animal foods often used in processed foods. Since you want others to respect your child and realize others (even many not sympathetic to vegetarianism) may also prepare his food , the book gives ample information on how to cope with non-vegetarian friends, relatives, teaches, baby-sitters, school dieticians, and more. The authors even address eating out, which can be a challenge at first. Stepaniak and Melina offer ample and practical information about nutrition in the various stages of a child's
life from birth on. A section addressing the unique needs of teens discusses issues such as
body image, weight management, eating disorders, healthy skin, and nutrition for athletes. |
