Digest Number 1410

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Kerry,

The book " Becoming Vegetarian " by Brenda Davis, RD and Vesanto Melina,

RD, is an excellant book that covers nutrition through the entire life

cycle, including pregnancy, infancy, childhood, teen years, adults, and

seniors. Because it is relatively recent, and very well written, with

authors who are very scientific, I'd get a copy of it and read it. The

book is a great nutrition resource, and has a small recipes section with

great recipes, too.

Amie

 

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>There are 2 messages in this issue.

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>Topics in this digest:

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> 1. RE: Nutritional Yeast

> " Paige Kostboth " <pkostboth

> 2. Vegetarian/Vegan NOVA/DC/MD Playgroup

> " Lisa " <lisaviafamily

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> Wed, 12 Apr 2006 04:42:37 +0000

> " Paige Kostboth " <pkostboth

>RE: Nutritional Yeast

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>Hi Kerry,

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>My impression is that nutritional yeast is good primarily because it is an

>excellent source of B vitamins. I wonder if the high protein content (8g/1.5

>tbsp.) is why you've heard it's hard on their kidneys. You say you are

>still breast-feeding....I would guess that the bulk of your son's calories

>are still coming from you, in which case he is getting all of the protein he

>needs. American diets, particularly those of meat-eaters, are excessively

>high in protein. Basically, if he is getting sufficient calories, he's fine

>for protein. Also, nutritional yeast is high in fiber, which I'm not sure

>infants need particularly. I'm not a nutritionist, just a vv interested mom

>with an 18-month old vegetarian daughter (she got breast milk for 12

>months.). I've also learned that I can't rely on the medical community (at

>least in this small South Dakota town!) for advice on these matters. They

>are reflexively skeptical...good luck to you and your son!

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>> " Kerry " <kezza1975

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>> Nutritional Yeast

>>Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:28:34 -0000

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>>Hi everyone! My name is Kerry and I'm new to the group. I am excited

>>to be a part of such a earth friendly community!

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>>I have a question I was hoping to get some clarity on. I have an 8

>>month old who we are raising vegetarian. I have been following the

>>guidelines in the " Super Babyfoods Book " (except for the egg which I

>>don't plan on introducing until he is 12 months). It recommends to

>>start using Nutrtional Yeast this month, but I've heard from friends

>>that you shouldn't give it to infants as their kidneys may not be

>>ready to digest it. Does anyone have any advice or experience with

>>feeding Nutritional Yeast to children? When is the right time to

>>introduce it? What are the benefits of using it? I am still

>>breastfeeding so I'm not sure if he even needs extra protein yet. Any

>>advice would be greatly appreciated!

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>>Thank you so much!

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>>Kerry

>>Pensacola, Florida

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> Thu, 13 Apr 2006 03:10:55 -0000

> " Lisa " <lisaviafamily

>Vegetarian/Vegan NOVA/DC/MD Playgroup

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>Hi all!

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>For those in Northern Virginia, DC, and MD, I've set up a

>to try to get together a veg*n playgroup. Check out the group at

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>vegetarianchildren/

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>I know the families are out there...I've just got to find them somehow!

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>For 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.This is a discussion list and is not intended to

provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a

qualified health professional.

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>edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health

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