Plant-based nutrition for busy moms
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.
[Read more…] about Iron-Rich Foods for Babies: Vegetarian and Vegan IdeasComing 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.
[Read more…] about Vegan Weaning Recipes for Babies and the Rest of the FamilyComing up with easy vegan meal ideas can be a surprisingly challenging task for a busy mom.
Between loads of laundry, diaper changes and family time, it’s not always easy to feel inspired. Nor is it practical to spend hours in the kitchen.
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.
[Read more…] about 10 Vitamins and Minerals Healthy Vegan Women Should TakeToday, I want to address how to build an amazing vegan grocery list because having the right foods on hand is the first step to whipping up nutritious and easy vegan recipes.
If you’ve read my about page, you may already know that I didn’t grow up being a whizz in the kitchen.
[Read more…] about A Mom’s Ultimate Vegan Grocery ListOne of the biggest misconceptions about breastfeeding is that it will help you shed all of your baby weight in a matter of weeks.
While it’s true that nursing a baby does burn extra calories, many mamas are surprised to learn that losing weight while breastfeeding isn’t always an easy feat.
