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Old 08-03-2008, 04:30 PM   #14 (permalink)
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If you're going to go vegan, you need to study up.. a LOT.. on nutrition. These people obviously didn't, and that's where the problem lies.

The article goes on to say that the Scottish girl's condition resulted from a lack of Vitamin D.The body produces vitamin d when exposed to sunlight. Did they lock her in the closet? The article also lists dairy as a source of vitamin d, which is true...but the milk's been fortified. A glass of fortified orange juice would work just fine.

The problem wasn't a vegan diet... it was just plain bad parenting. Or even a pre-existing medical condition... the article is kind of sketchy on that.
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Perhaps I am an idiot, well certainly I will admit to being ignorant on the subject of Veganism. Would it be considered against veganism to breast feed? I was pondering this and hoping someone could provide an answer. Breast milk would be of course the most perfect form of nutrition for an infant and is of course natural. I realize of course the nature of breast milk coming from a living being, but how could it be considered wrong?
Vegans who avoid animal products for moral reasons would do so to prevent animal cruelty...or at least, to limit their contribution to animalcruelty. So, no, breast milk would be fine. Vegans who do so for health reasons would most likely be aware of the health benefits of breast milk, so it wouldn't even be an issue.

So, yeah, breastfeeding is fine. More than fine, as you said, it's pretty much perfect for babies. Plenty of non-vegan women don't breastfeed, though, they opt for formula instead (although, I don't know what the source for that is, since I've never used it... I assume it's animal derived, though.)
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