Vegetarian mothers
A well-planned vegetarian diet is extremely healthy for mothers: high
in fibre and low in saturated fats. However, keep in mind these basic
guidelines:
- The protein in vegetable proteins is less concentrated than in animal proteins so
portions need to be bigger
- Some other important nutrients are also less concentrated in vegetable protein so take
care to include foods rich in iron, zinc, calcium and vitamin B12
- The balance of amino acids is different in vegetable protein foods so you need to eat a
variety of foods, and include a serving with each meal
For more information, contact the Vegetarian Society
or the Vegan
Society.
Reviewed by the babyworld midwife
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