It’s time to bust the myths and get chewing on some facts! What comes to your mind when you think of plant-based eating? A boring plate of lettuce? You need to think again! A plant-based diet is colourful, delicious, and super powerful, especially for growing children. You may ask, will it help me grow stronger? Will I reach my height potential? The answer is: YES! Plant-based diets can provide all the nutrients that kids and teens need to grow and thrive. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets are appropriate for all stages of life. But what is a plant based diet? It includes eating fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes (like beans and lentils), nuts, and seeds. You can also go a step further and not have any meat or dairy as well. The key is focusing on whole, natural foods, instead of processed foods.…