Guest guest Posted February 6, 2001 Report Share Posted February 6, 2001 I have three vegan children 7,9 and 11, as babies they were quite pudgy but they are all very slim now. My doctor has never complained about their weight percentile which is always 50 or less because they always grow, they have tons of energy and they are never sick (we visit the dr. for a yearly check up--that's all) Judith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2001 Report Share Posted February 6, 2001 I live in Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2001 Report Share Posted February 6, 2001 Laura, where do you live where such fabulous doctors exist?! (holistic pediatrician who is also a nutritionist)!! this sounds like HEAVEN VAP79 on 02/05/2001 02:13:01 PM Please respond to cc: (bcc: Sheri Hearn/Providence/EALaw) Re: Vegan Baby fat & calories Karen, I have a 5 yr. old vegan son. Both my husband and I are also vegan. When my son was your son's age, he had a drop in wieght as well. We have a great holistic pediatrician who is also a nutritionist. She suggested flax seed powder as a supplement. The great thing about it, is that you can use it in pancakes and waffles instead of an egg. Also sprinkle it on veggies, pasta, grains and beans. Also the flax has many of the omega fatty acids that we need. My son is now in the 90th percentile in height and weight and has been for the last several years. Peace, Laura Karen,I have a 5 yr. old vegan son. Both my husband and I are also vegan.When my son was your son's age, he had a drop in wieght as well.We have a great holistic pediatrician who is also a nutritionist.She suggested flax seed powder as a supplement. The great thing about it, is that you can use it in pancakes and waffles instead of an egg. Also sprinkle it on veggies, pasta, grains and beans. Also the flax has many of the omega fatty acids that we need.My son is now in the 90th percentile in height and weight and has been for the last several years.Peace,LauraFor more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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