There’s no denying it – kids can be picky eaters.
One day they only thing they want is meat and the next day they’re vegetarian.
Sigh. How on earth are we supposed to keep up with their ever-changing taste buds?
If you find yourself all of a sudden raising vegetarian kids, then don’t worry! A vegetarian diet is a healthy option and you should have no problems getting your kids eating a healthy, balanced diet.
Healthy vegetarian diets are typically high in fiber, loaded with vitamins and minerals, low in saturated fats and full of plant proteins.
Vegetarians also have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer, compared to meat-eaters.
If you’re stuck on what to feed your vegetarian child, here are some ideas …
Tips for Raising Vegetarian Kids –
- Peanut butter on brown rice cakes
- Lentil stew
- Veggies and hummus
- Smoothie
- Veggie burger
- Quinoa salad
- Trail mix
- Fruit salad
- Oatmeal
- Hummus and cucumber sandwich
- Chickpea taco salad
- Teriyaki tofu stir-fry
- Sea salt edamame beans
- Veggie soup
- Veggie Lasagna
Or, try my Twice Baked Potato recipe … it’s always a hit!
