The littles and I have been talking about nutrition in a very easy way. Breaking down protein, carbs and milk products. Milk for strong bones, teeth, etc. Protein for strong muscles. Carbs for energy.
Audrie does not eat much meat. She is almost a natural vegetarian. I try not to worry too much about her because she is definitely growing so she must be getting her needs met.
But our conversations of late have her thinking. So she keeps asking if this and that have protein. I know protein comes from meat and from a mix of legumes and grains. I also know it is in some other foods, just not what.
So she asks about Cheerios. Naturally I'm thinking there is no protein in Cheerios. And I was wrong. Not a lot but it does have 3 grams per serving. And then if you eat them in a bowl with milk there is protein in the milk. And that is how she is getting what she needs. Just a little here and a little there and it all adds up.
Whew.
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