Plant-based nutrition for busy moms
Homemade baby formula is a thing. A really big thing actually!
Before becoming a mother, I had heard of some people attempting to make their own baby formula at home. But I certainly had no idea that this topic would generate over 20,000 hits on Google. Nor that so many parents were sharing their recipes online.
[Read more…] about Why Homemade Baby Formula Isn’t SafeAs a vegan parent-to-be looking into feeding options, I came across a ton of information suggesting that soy formula is bad for babies.
Sure, I had planned on breastfeeding, but what if, for one reason or another, it was not possible? Would I be negatively impacting the health of my child by choosing a soy formula?
[Read more…] about Is soy formula safe for my vegan baby?Is it safe to raise a vegan kid? Whether we like it or not, this question can be the topic of some controversy. And the headlines of vegan parents underfeeding their children definitely aren’t helping!
With that in mind, there’s a very big chance that someone in your immediate or extended circle will express concern about your choice to raise a vegan kid.
[Read more…] about Raising a Vegan Kid; Safe or Dangerous?As a registered dietitian, I want to address a topic that’s been bothering me for some time already, both within and outside of the vegan community.
That’s how we view our diet and the labels we use for the foods we choose to eat or not eat.
I find the use of words such as “clean eating” or “cheat meals” especially troubling. Unfortunately, they are very prevalent, from the youtube videos I watch to the locker room chats I overhear in the CrossFit box I train in.
[Read more…] about The Problem with Clean Eating – A Dietitian’s PerspectiveIntroducing your baby to their first foods is an exciting yet often question-riddled time.
Despite what you may hear in the media, it is possible to feed your baby a vegan diet from the get-go, in a balanced, nutrient-rich way.
That said, tiny humans have different nutritional requirements than adults. So it’s important to make sure that you offer your vegan baby the right foods, in the right combinations.
[Read more…] about Best First Foods for Vegan BabiesAs a registered dietitian, one question that often comes up during my consults is whether there is any advantage to taking a vegan multivitamin. And if yes, which one I recommend.
Some vegan supplements are definitely worth taking. However, it’s not always clear whether vegan multivitamins fall within this category.
This article discusses the instances in which vegan multivitamins may be beneficial and how to pick the best plant-based multivitamins for your needs.
[Read more…] about Choosing the best vegan multivitamins for your needs
