A predominately plant-based diet for babies and toddlers with Registered Dietitian's Alexandra Caspero and Whitney English

In Episode #128 I'm joined by Alexandra Caspero, RND and Whitney English, RND to discuss raising babies and toddlers on a predominately plant-based diet. Specifically we cover: •Why would one want to consider a predominately plant-based diet? •Plant-predominant versus plant-exclusive diets •Advantages of a plant-predominant diet •Obesity in children •Science looking at growth and development in plant-based populations •Why the fear on social media and in the media surrounding plant-based diets and children •Further research that they would like to see •Where a plant-based diet could go wrong •Key nutrients of focus including B12, iron and DHA. •Importance of dietary fat •Are soy products safe for babies and toddlers? •Things to consider when using infant formula •and much more Resources: Connect with Plant Based Juniors on Instagram Get a copy of their new book Plant-based Baby & Toddler Get a copy of my new book The Proof is in the Plants Download my two week meal plan Want to support the show? If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes. Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof Podcast Author of The Proof is in the Plants Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter Download my two week meal plan