A recent study looked at iodine content of plant-based products in the Swiss market. On a broader scale, it gives us a perspective of how iodine content in plant-based foods impact overall nutrition for our vegan kids.
In today’s episode, we take a look at the iodine content in plant-based products in the Swiss market, why is iodine so important for growing vegan kids, and how our food system can make progress in the making of plant-based products.
Here’s what we cover:
>> Data of iodine content of various plant-based products available in the Swiss market (plant-based milk, plant-based cheese, plant-based yogurt, and fish alternative)
>> How iodine content lacks in plant-based products in other countries
>> What is iodine and why is it important for growing vegan kids
>> Are fruits and vegetables enough for meeting iodine needs?
>> A look of iodine content from a global perspective
>> My professional thoughts about iodine content in pre-packaged plant-based foods
>> How to meet iodine needs for a vegan baby, vegan toddler, and older vegan kids
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Links mentioned in the episode
>> Supplement Guide for Vegan Kids
>> Swiss study on iodine content of plant-based foods
>> Iodine for vegan kids and teens: what every parent should know about meeting this essential nutrient
References
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Khalil, Z. A., & Herter-Aeberli, I. (2024). Contribution of plant-based dairy and fish alternatives to iodine nutrition in the Swiss diet: A Swiss Market Survey. European Journal of Nutrition, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-024-03339-5
Leung, A. M., Braverman, L. E., & Pearce, E. N. (2012). History of U.S. iodine fortification and supplementation. Nutrients, 4(11), 1740–1746. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu4111740
Office of Dietary Supplements - Iodine. (n.d.). Health Professional Fact Sheet. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-HealthProfessional/
Pawlak, R., Judd, N., Donati, G. L., & Perrin, M. T. (2023). Prevalence and predictors of low breast milk iodine concentration in women following vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore diets. Breastfeeding Medicine, 18(1), 37–42. https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2022.0211