Hi,
Looking for some advice please.
My 11 year old DS would like to become a vegetarian but I would like him to carry on eating fish/seafood until he is a little older. If he then wants to go fully vegetarian then I will support him. My question is whether this (my list below) is a healthy balance of nutrients for a growing and active boy (he does 5-6 hours of swim training per week plus other sports):
Breakfasts: one of these options
- toast, butter, jam/peanut butter and apple juice
- croissant, strawberries and semi-skim milk
- banana/berries (whatever we have in) and full fat yogurt with a sprinkling of museli on top
Lunches: something like....
- baked potato and various fillings - tuna/cheese/beans plus salad
- 3 egg omelette with toast and smoked salmon
- boiled egg and toast
Dinner:
- tuna pasta bake with sweetcorn
- fish, chips and peas
- mushroom risotto
Snacks:
- assorted nuts/berries
- packet of crisps or suchlike
- fruit
- treats such as donut/smoothie etc.
- He drinks mainly water but might have a glass of squash or tea or fizzy drink as a treat
Is this diet ok for him? Many thanks in advance.