Alicia Silverstone: Feeding My Son a Vegan Diet Is a 'No Brainer'

In one case, a 1-year-old on a vegan diet only weighed as much as a 3-month-old and, in another, a father alleged that his 12-year-old son's growth was stunted due to a vegan diet chosen by the boy's mother. Silverstone has faced criticism in the past for feeding Bear a vegan diet, and she told People in 2014 that her son "loves the food I give him. Now, the Clueless actress is discussing her decision to feed her 6-year-old son, Bear Blu, a vegan diet, too. '"Although veganism is popular, feeding children a vegan diet is a controversial move. "Children who consume a vegan diet are generally as healthy, if not more healthy, than children who have a 'normal' diet," he says.




It's not an ideal vegan diet because the nutrient intake is very insufficient," Melina told Hollywood Life. "For some reason I just instinctively felt like I was still ovulating because I felt so good," Freelee said. And while it's certainly possible to maintain a healthy vegan diet, losing your period is not a good sign. You may have a heavy period with annoying and painful side effects like cramps and headaches, but is it better not to have a period at all? "If a woman or young girl decided she wanted to stop menstruating or lighten up her heavy periods, then I would recommend a raw foods diet to help them with that.

Is a Vegan Diet Safe for Children?

"There are critical vitamins and minerals which can be deficient in a vegan diet, particularly vitamin B-12, vitamin D, iron, calcium, zinc, and riboflavin. In fact, it was the third case of a child in Italy being hospitalized as a result of a vegan diet. Also, during infancy and weaning the amount of food needed to meet energy needs on a vegan diet may be increased and can exceed gastric capacity. When considering a vegan diet for a child, experts say consulting with a pediatrician is the best way to ensure proper nutrition. B-12 comes from milk and eggs and is a specific concern for people on a vegan diet.

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