Plant-Based Educational Videos for Children

The Portfolio Diet outreach team in the University of Toronto's Department of Nutritional Sciencesand the Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre at St. Michael's Hospital have created plant-based nutrition education videos for children.

The teams are led by Lawson Centre scientist John Sievenpiper, who received funding from the Early Research Award (ERA) to create the videos as part of the STOP Sugars NOW trial.

Four videos have been developed to date.

Why I like Soy

Learn about the benefits of soy protein.

View the All About Plant Protein tip sheet to learn how to incorporate tofu and other plant proteins in meals. Try this tofu strip recipe.

Fun with Fibre

Learn about the different types of fibre and how to increase your dietary intake.

View the High Fibre Snack Ideas handout for high fibre recipes. Try this fun fibre science experiment.

Nuts about Nuts!

Learn about the benefits of nuts and seeds and how to incorporate into meals and snacks.

View the Nuts and Seeds Snack Ideas handout for recipes using nuts and seeds.

Info on Beans with Garbanzo!

Learn about legumes and pulses and how to prepare and incorporate them into meals and snacks.

View the Bean Recipe Ideas handout for three easy and nutritious recipes using beans and try this Black Bean Brownie recipe.