Plant-based nutrition for busy parents
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.
[Read more…] about Vegan Sources of Calcium and How to Get Enough Without DairyComing 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.
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
