For three years Holly Paige and her and her two daughters had been eating what she thought should be the healthiest diet out there. They were raw vegans; they ate fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, soya and pulses, but no meat, fish, or dairy. In theory they should have been one of the healthiest families around, but this was not the case. Holly noticed her kids were very small and skinny for their age and their teeth were rotting. She instantly knew something was wrong. Even though they had no medical confirmation even with supplements her daughters had signs of vitamin D- and protein-deficiency. She knew they had to make a change. They kept a mostly raw diet but added some dairy and some fish to it. Dieticians say it it possible to raise a healthy vegan child but you have to be very careful and should receive professional advice.
I've always kind of liked the idea of vegan diets and respect those who are able to do them. I personally would never give up cheese, because it's kind of delicious. But children on vegan diets just doesn't seem like the best idea. It's such a crucial point in a persons development and it seems a little risky to limit a child's diet so much that it's very likely they are not getting proper nutrients. I believe some people can do it, but they should realize just how hard it is for they take on the challenge. Also, vegetarianism and veganism is a personal choice and so maybe they should give their child a balance diet until they are old enough to make this choice for themselves.
The Independent. Independent Digital News and Media. Web. 15 Mar. 2012. <http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/healthy-living/how-our-vegan-diet-made-us-ill-848322.html>.
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