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Originally Posted by The Big D  While I understand this sentiment, it's at odds with biology. You can't build a child's body out of either fruits and vegetables OR pop tarts. Both are basically piles of sugars and longer carbs. Neither has enough fats, calcium, or protein to serve as the core of a successful diet (especially for a child), although perversely the poptart might actually do a little better by virtue of having some fats. |
Again, I must disagree.
Fats - Avacados, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, olive oil
Calcium - Spinach, kale, carrots, dates, raisins, cabbage
Protein - Broccoli, Cauliflower, legumes, lentils, peas
You can build a child's body out of fruits and vegetables. I think Erin did it. They're called vegans.
