The Veganism Thread

[Shebeen]

My 6 year old daughter has told us she doesn't want to eat animals.

 

She goes to a school which probably has a high proportion of vegan/veggie parents, so I assume more veggie kids. She assures me that it is her own decision.

 

I don't eat nearly as much meat as I used to, and respect the choices vegetarians have made.

 

I'll be doing a bit of research on the tradeoffs between on healthy nutrition for a growing kid, not creating a fussy eater and blowing the family budget.

 

Any advice or pointers from those who've been on a similar journey welcome.

[Wayne Potgieter]

My 6 year old daughter has told us she doesn't want to eat animals.

 

She goes to a school which probably has a high proportion of vegan/veggie parents, so I assume more veggie kids. She assures me that it is her own decision.

 

I don't eat nearly as much meat as I used to, and respect the choices vegetarians have made.

 

I'll be doing a bit of research on the tradeoffs between on healthy nutrition for a growing kid, not creating a fussy eater and blowing the family budget.

 

Any advice or pointers from those who've been on a similar journey welcome.

my kids have been vegan for almost two years.

 

My daughters excema cleared up and the kids are super happy and healthy. Took a little while for them to adjust their palette/pallet/tastebuds/thingy but now they are good.

 

When I get a chance I’ll send you some details on the food types they enjoy the most.

[Odinson]

My 6 year old daughter has told us she doesn't want to eat animals.

 

She goes to a school which probably has a high proportion of vegan/veggie parents, so I assume more veggie kids. She assures me that it is her own decision.

 

I don't eat nearly as much meat as I used to, and respect the choices vegetarians have made.

 

I'll be doing a bit of research on the tradeoffs between on healthy nutrition for a growing kid, not creating a fussy eater and blowing the family budget.

 

Any advice or pointers from those who've been on a similar journey welcome.

 

Awesome to hear.

 

I'm without child, so can't speak from experience, but here's a few tips: 

 

1. Involve her in her diet. Take her to the shops, have her pick out a variety of fruit 'n veg (even if it's stuff you usually don't buy) and find recipes for it. Have her help out in the kitchen and make mealtimes fun and engaging for her (perhaps you're already doing this)
2. Have her eat enough and again, make sure she gets a variety of plant food in through out the day. Focus on whole foods and try to avoid overcooking foods.
3. Take time to transition - if she's coming from a high meat and dairy diet, her gut will take time to get used to the increased fibre intake. 
4. Keep it simple - Instagram isn't real life. Make simple meals, high on flavour and try to avoid the trap of trying to 'veganise' traditional meals. Try new ways of putting a plate together. @cookingforpeanuts on IG has some nice recipes. 

There's a hell of a lot of info online, so you shouldn't struggle to find info. 

[Patchelicious]

Awesome to hear.

 

I'm without child, so can't speak from experience, but here's a few tips: 

 

1. Involve her in her diet. Take her to the shops, have her pick out a variety of fruit 'n veg (even if it's stuff you usually don't buy) and find recipes for it. Have her help out in the kitchen and make mealtimes fun and engaging for her (perhaps you're already doing this)
2. Have her eat enough and again, make sure she gets a variety of plant food in through out the day. Focus on whole foods and try to avoid overcooking foods.
3. Take time to transition - if she's coming from a high meat and dairy diet, her gut will take time to get used to the increased fibre intake. 
4. Keep it simple - Instagram isn't real life. Make simple meals, high on flavour and try to avoid the trap of trying to 'veganise' traditional meals. Try new ways of putting a plate together. @cookingforpeanuts on IG has some nice recipes. 

There's a hell of a lot of info online, so you shouldn't struggle to find info. 

Fully committed to carbon footprint reduction, well done!

[Odinson]

Fully committed to carbon footprint reduction, well done!

 

I'm still a spring chicken. Wait, no. A freshly pressed tofu block. I've still got time to sow my seed. 

[Patchelicious]

I'm still a spring chicken. Wait, no. A freshly pressed tofu block. I've still got time to sow my seed. 

I wouldn't be so sure. Much research has been done into the negative impact plant based diets or especially veganism can have on reproductivity. 

[Mojoman]

I wouldn't be so sure. Much research has been done into the negative impact plant based diets or especially veganism can have on reproductivity.

suits me....7 billion odd people out there so a few less kids can only be a benefit...!

[Odinson]

I wouldn't be so sure. Much research has been done into the negative impact plant based diets or especially veganism can have on reproductivity. 

 

Who was the lead researcher? Shawn Baker? 

[Shebeen]

Awesome to hear.

 

I'm without child, so can't speak from experience, but here's a few tips: 

 

1. Involve her in her diet. Take her to the shops, have her pick out a variety of fruit 'n veg (even if it's stuff you usually don't buy) and find recipes for it. Have her help out in the kitchen and make mealtimes fun and engaging for her (perhaps you're already doing this)
2. Have her eat enough and again, make sure she gets a variety of plant food in through out the day. Focus on whole foods and try to avoid overcooking foods.
3. Take time to transition - if she's coming from a high meat and dairy diet, her gut will take time to get used to the increased fibre intake. 
4. Keep it simple - Instagram isn't real life. Make simple meals, high on flavour and try to avoid the trap of trying to 'veganise' traditional meals. Try new ways of putting a plate together. @cookingforpeanuts on IG has some nice recipes. 

There's a hell of a lot of info online, so you shouldn't struggle to find info. 

thanks...so far these guys are doing well out of us. but they mustn't get complacent just yet as it doesn't always go down well!

 

[Patchelicious]

Who was the lead researcher? Shawn Baker? 

Why, does everything that goes even slightly against your view automatically come from an impartial source?

[Odinson]

Why, does everything that goes even slightly against your view automatically come from an impartial source?

 

Share this research then. 

[Patchelicious]

Share this research then. 

Answer my question then I will. 

 

"does everything that goes even slightly against your view automatically come from an impartial source?"

[Odinson]

Answer my question then I will. 

 

"does everything that goes even slightly against your view automatically come from an impartial source?"

 

No, but when I get sweeping statements like yours, then I become suspicious. 

 

If you shared the research that you referred to in your initial statement, then this whole digression could've been avoided. 

[Patchelicious]

I wouldn't be so sure. Much research has been done into the negative impact plant based diets or especially veganism can have on reproductivity. 

 

 

No, but when I get sweeping statements like yours, then I become suspicious. 

 

If you shared the research that you referred to in your initial statement, then this whole digression could've been avoided. 

If the obvious humour in my statement wasn't clear, here let me explain the joke to you.

 

The joke around the negative impact of reproducing is about the inability of vegansists to find mates to reproduce with because of their annoying narrative, based off the back of your "without child" comment.

 

So stop being so defensive, you are just proving my joke relevant.

[Odinson]

If the obvious humour in my statement wasn't clear, here let me explain the joke to you.

 

The joke around the negative impact of reproducing is about the inability of vegansists to find mates to reproduce with because of their annoying narrative, based off the back of your "without child" comment.

 

So stop being so defensive, you are just proving my joke relevant.

 

Your joke was not lost on me. Thus, my 'Shawn Baker' retort, in jest. 

 

Your triggered response to my joke, however, made me think you were in fact being serious. 

[Patchelicious]

Your joke was not lost on me. Thus, my 'Shawn Baker' retort, in jest. 

 

Your triggered response to my joke, however, made me think you were in fact being serious. 

Definitely not triggered. I have yet to see you concede on something that doesn't put veganism in the best of light... so there is some merit in my response.