We just learned that a group of doctors in Belgium are condemning parents who raise their children on a vegan diet.
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In an opinion published last week, the group of Belgian doctors said parents who raise their kids following a strict vegan diet are worthy of prosecution! What?!
The Royal Academy of Medicine in Belgium issued a report saying that the (vegan) diet was “potentially destabilizing” since the nutrients found in meat and dairy are “crucial” for growing bodies.1
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If they are willing to take proper supplements and see a doctor regularly, they did say children could probably be vegans when they get older.
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(Note from Erin: If you’ve spent any time here at HNN then you know I happily live a plant-based lifestyle. Having said that, let me say that this story shocks and surprises me.)