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Episode 15 - How Much Protein do Vegan Kids Actually Need?

February 5, 2023 Karla Moreno-Bryce MDA RD LD

Protein is the primary food to focus our meals around…or is it?

We often hear about the importance of protein and that without enough of it, our bodies can’t thrive—especially that of vegan kids. Many of us want to ensure that our vegan kids are meeting their protein needs but often feel worried they’re not getting enough from the amount they eat at meal times.

In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing the truth about how important protein is for vegan kids and how you can feel reassured that they’re getting enough.

Here’s what we cover:

>> Brief background on the Food Guide Pyramid and how society has placed so much emphasis on protein
>> The two major macronutrients that vegan kids need to support their growth
>> Percent of calories that vegan kids need from protein in their diet
>> Do vegan kids need protein powder?
>> Top sources of plant protein
>> How to ensure you’re meeting your vegan kids protein needs without calculating anything

Click here to listen to the episode

Links mentioned on this episode

>> Vegan Kids Nutrition Blueprint course
>> Vegan Kids Cookbook

Read the transcript here

References

  1. Dietary reference intakes for calcium and vitamin D. (2011, January 1). NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK56068/table/summarytables.t5/?report=objectonly

  2. How teen athletes can build muscles with protein. (n.d.). Retrieved February 1, 2023, from https://www.eatright.org/health/essential-nutrients/protein/how-teen-athletes-can-build-muscles-with-protein

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Hi! I'm Karla Moreno-Bryce. I’m a vegan Registered Dietitian, mom of two girls, and specialize in vegan nutrition for kids of all ages. I love helping vegan parents like yourself feel confident feeding your child to support their growth on a vegan diet.

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