Plant-based nutrition for busy moms
I’ve recently welcomed a new family in my counselling practice.
They’re looking to make a switch from a predominantly vegetarian diet towards a fully vegan one and wanted to know how to do this while ensuring that both them and their kids continue to get enough of all the nutrients they need.
[Read more…] about 6 Meal Ideas for Vegan Kids: Dietitian-ApprovedIf you’ve ever felt stuck coming up with healthy vegan desserts for kids, that are free of refined sugar, then this article is for you.
I personally find it especially frustrating when I come across what I believe to be a “sugar-free dessert recipes” only to click on it and discover that the sugar has simply been swapped for maple syrup, coconut sugar or agave syrup.
[Read more…] about 20 Dietitian-Approved Healthy Vegan Desserts for KidsIntroducing 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 BabiesCalcium 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.
[Read more…] about Vegan Sources of Calcium and How to Get Enough Without DairyIf 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
