FROM THE EDITOR

I WASN’T too fussy an eater, growing up. Just as long as there were no nuts, avocado and as little mielie-meal porridge, I was happy.

I basically lived on cereal and my mother used to complain about the milk we went through. I used to save up and buy those minicereal boxes and milk and take it to school for lunch. My mother eventually let me do what I wanted to. Plus, I ate all my vegetables and enjoyed them.

Besides the cereal addiction, I gave her no problems. I used to laugh when her friends complained about their children not wanting to eat vegetables or preferring to follow a different diet because of what their favourite celebrity was eating.

I guess that was a precursor of what we have now – children who decide very early to follow a certain lifestyle and diet.

This issue is all about that – making sure that your child, who has chosen to follow a plant-based diet, gets all the right nutrients.

Research finds that vegan diets are safe for children as long as parents are well informed about the key nutrients that are required for their growth and development.

In this edition of FOOD, we answer some of the questions you may have about raising a vegan child. We have also curated recipes that will make the whole family want to try out a plant-based diet.

As always, your feedback is appreciated and if you need any more details, you are welcome to contact us. Let’s get cooking.

Buhle

@Buhlebonga