Veggies & More

Plant-based nutrition for busy moms

Alina Petre, MSc. RD.

Choosing the best vegan multivitamins for your needs

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As 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. 

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Vegan Sources of Calcium and How to Get Enough Without Dairy

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Calcium is a nutrient often discussed in the vegan community. 

Since you’ve landed on this page, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to get enough calcium without dairy. And if so, how to meet your calcium needs on a vegan diet. 

Some will tell you that eating a well-varied plant-based diet will automatically take care of your calcium needs.

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Iron-Rich Foods for Babies: Vegetarian and Vegan Ideas

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When it comes to finally introducing iron-rich foods to your vegetarian or vegan baby, tons of questions may pop to mind.

For instance, what foods to start with? Or how to make sure they’re suited for your baby? And are supplements needed?

This article will discuss iron-rich plant foods for your vegetarian or vegan baby, and show you how to make sure your little one gets enough of this important nutrient.

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Vegan Weaning Recipes for Babies and the Rest of the Family

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Coming up with quick and easy vegan weaning recipes for babies can be somewhat of a challenge. Especially if when you have little time to spare!

As a registered dietitian, I have an obvious interest in the foods I eat. I geek out the nutrients they contain and love to put together meals that look as delicious as they taste.

But as a busy mama, I try to keep time spent in the kitchen to a minimum, whenever possible.

And one thing that’s helped me save time is to cook only one meal for the whole family — baby included — ideally in 20 minutes or less from start to finish. 

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10 Vitamins and Minerals Healthy Vegan Women Should Take

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As a woman eating a vegan diet, or perhaps thinking about transitioning to one, you may wonder about the vitamins vegan women should take.

On the one hand, many vegans strongly claim that a whole food, plant-based diet can easily meets all of your daily nutrient requirements.

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