{"id":61733,"date":"2025-06-01T05:45:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/should-kids-eat-a-plant-based-diet-with-luka-and-kate\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T05:45:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:45:13","slug":"should-kids-eat-a-plant-based-diet-with-luka-and-kate","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/should-kids-eat-a-plant-based-diet-with-luka-and-kate\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Kids Eat a Plant-Based Diet with Luka and Kate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17106770\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2138399\/episodes\/17106770-124-should-kids-eat-a-plant-based-diet-with-luka-and-kate.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17106770&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can children thrive on a plant-based diet? From Instagram debates to client consults, this topic stirs up a lot of emotions \u2014 and understandably so. Whether you\u2019re fully plant-based, somewhere in between, or just plant-curious, this episode is packed with practical advice, no judgement, and a whole lot of nuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re covering the nutritional concerns, what it actually means to be plant-based, how to make it work for little eaters, and why we don\u2019t believe in fear-mongering around food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luka McCabe &#8211; founder of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boob to Food<\/a>, author of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/milktomeals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milk to Meals<\/a>, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/kate__holm\">Kate Holm<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; naturopath, nutritionist, mum of three, bringing grounded, evidence-based insight to the world of infant and family health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this episode we cover&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What a plant-based diet really means<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why families might choose this approach\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key nutrients to be mindful of<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why the\u00a0<em>amount<\/em>\u00a0of food matters when meat is off the menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoughts on fake meats and fortified milks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to raise kids plant-based without moralising food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for families who are curious about transitioning (or adding liver to the mix\u2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When and how to supplement safely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230; and so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources Mentioned in This Episode:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/product\/plant-based-diet-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant-Based Guide for Kids \u2013 Ebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boob to Food Online Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/121-raising-intuitive-eaters-with-alyssa-from-redwood\/id1674292759?i=1000703646900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Episode with Alyssa from Redwood Wellbeing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2022-10-12-plant-based-diet-for-children-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant based diet blog<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Today\u2019s episode is brought to you by Once Upon.&nbsp;<\/strong>If your camera roll is bursting with photos you&nbsp;<em>swear<\/em>&nbsp;you\u2019ll do something with someday\u2026 now\u2019s your chance. 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