Vegetarian and Vegan Kids and Teens

More children and teenagers than ever are going vegetarian or vegan. Is this a good choice for growing kids? Many experts say yes, wholeheartedly. Here is a selection of easy, tasty recipes as well as expert advice to help your veg children and teens eat well and thrive!

All articles not attributed are by Nava Atlas.

Easy, Healthy Recipes for Kids and Teens

• Delicious Drinks for Kids by Lucinda Jenkins, LPNHC
• Fruity Treats
• Fun Food for Young Kids
• Healthy Halloween Treats by Leslie Cerier
• Healthy Snacks
• Noodles!
• One Potato, Two Potato ...
• Simple Soups
• Tofu 101

Healthy School Lunch: Recipes and Tips for Vegetarian/Vegan Kids and Teens

• Making Lunch? Make it Nutritious! Make it Waste-Free! by Amy Hemmert and Tammy Pelstring
• School Lunch Recipes and Tips
• Vegan Kids and Lunch at School: Helping your Child Fit In by Jennifer McCann

Healthy Eating Tips

• 8 Easy Ways to Get Your Family to Eat Vegetables by Cathe Olson
• Do You Have a Picky Eater in Your Family? by Amy Hemmert and Tammy Pelstring
• Family Fare on the Road
• Organic Foods and Children by Elaine Marie Lipson
• Sneaking Nutrients into Your Kids' Meals
• Vegetarian Diets: Advantages for Children by the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine
• Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers by Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D.

Veg Pregnancies, Babies, and Toddlers

• Homemade Baby Cereals from Whole Grains by Wholesome Baby Food
• Introducing Finger Foods to Your Baby by Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers
• Nourishing Your Independent Toddler by Cathe Olson
• Super Foods for Vegetarian Pregnancy and Lactation by Cathe Olson
• Vegetarian Diets for Pregnancy by Constance Dunbar, MPH, RD