Plant-based nutrition for busy moms
Snacks are one aspect of nutrition that many mammas I know struggle with.
Some are avid snackers but bored with their usual choices while others avoid snacks altogether out of worry that they will lead to unwanted weight gain.
Some also wonder whether there is a moment in the day when snacks are most beneficial and how to make sure they’re nutritious as possible.
Today’s video will cover everything about snacks. [Read more…] about All About: Quick & Healthy Vegan Snacks
As a new mom, one of the things I was looking forward to the least is the postpartum hair loss that many moms report dealing with a couple of months after giving birth.
I secretly hoped I’d be one of those rare women that don’t have to deal with losing their locks. Unfortunately, that hope was short-lived!
Although losing hair is super common, especially after giving birth, it doesn’t make postpartum hair loss any easier to deal with. [Read more…] about Postpartum Hair Loss: How to Minimize It and Boost Hair Growth
Iron is an essential nutrient that vegetarian and vegan mamas tend to be concerned about.
It plays an important role in many body processes and a diet poor in iron can cause anemia as well as a variety of unpleasant symptoms.
These range from low energy levels and shortness of breath to a weak immune system, headaches, dizziness and irritability — none of which sound conducive to the start of a good day (1)! [Read more…] about 24 Iron-Rich Plant Foods for Vegetarian and Vegan Mamas
Healthy eating when traveling is not always easy. Airport food, chaotic schedules and the delicious local cuisine each provide their own particular challenges.
Plus, traveling with baby in tow adds its own level of difficulty to this task!
In this article, I share five easy tips I personally rely on to continue eating well when away from home. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for Healthy Eating When Traveling with a Baby
If you’ve clicked on an article about a vegan breastfeeding diet, it must mean that your baby is almost (or perhaps already) here. How exciting!
There’s also a good chance that you’re interested in nourishing yourself and your little one through a plant-based diet.
I’m sure you’re already aware that your choice may raise some eyebrows. As a registered dietitian specializing in plant-based diets, I’m here to assure you that a well-planned vegan diet can absolutely be appropriate for all life stages. [Read more…] about Vegan Breastfeeding Diet: How to Do It Right
If you’re like me, your days can get pretty hectic. Between feedings, cleaning up after my newborn and trying to get a little work in, some days seem to just fly by. That’s where meal replacement smoothies come in!
On such days with limited time to spend in the kitchen, I try to keep meal prep to a minimum. And one of my favorite ways to do so is to replace a meal with a simple, quick, yet super nutritious homemade smoothie. [Read more…] about 3 DIY Meal Replacement Smoothies for Busy Days
