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Our family kind of fell into a vegetarian diet. Just like all new things introduced to a family, it began with Mom (me). I chose to follow a vegetarian diet due to health and environmental effects. Since I am also the primary source by which my family eats aka “the chef,” it was easy to implement various vegetarian meals. This new lifestyle diet was/is not forced upon Aria and Drew; we make certain that they have food options to choose from, whether or not it is vegetarian. Introducing new meals/foods or raw food to children can be challenging. When you introduce new activities (or anything else) to children, they have to find the good or benefit to them to trust that they can accept whatever it is. This is true of food as well. Here are a few quick tips to getting started and staying firm in your new diet change.

Vegetables, especially green ones, contain very little sugar, making them a great choice when you’re hungry. Keto-friendly foods such as meats, fish, eggs, cheeses, avocados, and other foods high in protein and fat, are a great choice as well. One simple strategy to decrease added sugar intake is by reducing processed foods and incorporating more whole foods into one's daily diet.

There is not enough evidence to say that organic foods are more or less nutritious than non-organic foods. Foods like vegetables, fruit, whole grains, lean meats, low fat dairy products, legumes and eggs are all nutritious whether they are organically grown or not.

During this time of uncertainty and fear, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless. As our routines are disrupted and the future is uncertain, it can be hard to find a "new normal." Fortunately, there are plenty of actions you can take to help protect you and your family's health and wellbeing, including eating healthy. A healthy diet also plays a pivotal role in determining how well you recover from coronavirus, should you contract it. In addition to helping your physical health, eating right can also improve your psychological well-being too, as it reduces anxiety and depression, diabetes and obesity, and cardiovascular disease. There is no diet in particular that health experts recommend, but they do suggest avoiding processed foods that are high in sugar. A well-balanced diet includes a variety of foods high in minerals such as iron, selenium and zinc as well as vitamins A, B, C, D and E.