Plant-based nutrition for busy parents
A little while ago, a few readers suggested that I share some dietitian-approved vegan snack ideas for kids. So in this article, I will do just that.
I rarely have time to make intricate, creative, Pinterest-worthy looking snacks. So first, I’ll share with you the five vegan snacks that I consistently rely on to feed my preschooler. They’re simple, super quick to make, and require only a few ingredients.
[Read more…] about 45 Dietitian-Approved Vegan Snacks Ideas for KidsSomeone recently asked me for my professional opinion on vegan baby probiotics.
Probiotics are thought to offer health benefits such as a stronger immune system, improved digestion, and a more robust resistance to allergies. Probiotics are even touted to help fight colic in babies.
Many adults take probiotics, so it’s only natural to wonder whether their baby may also benefit from taking them. But do probiotics offer the same benefits to babies? And are they actually safe for them?
[Read more…] about Vegan Baby Probiotics. Are They Worth It or a Waste of Money?My toddler won’t eat. It’s stressing me out! What can I do about it?
Today, I’m answering a question from a dear friend of mine.
She, like many parents I know, fears that her son is eating too little to grow optimally. She finds mealtimes stressful and is tired of constantly worrying about whether or not he’ll eat.
[Read more…] about My Toddler Won’t Eat! Now What?Vegan carrot cake is a family-favorite in my household. So, when my daughter’s first birthday rolled around, it was almost a given that I’d try to bake her a sugar-free variant.
The problem was that, at the time, I couldn’t find any good sugar-free cake recipe online.
I found several vegan carrot cake recipes advertised as being “sugar-free” or “without added-sugars.” Yet, upon reading the recipe, I’d inevitably find out that they simply used maple syrup, coconut sugar, or raw sugar instead of white sugar.
[Read more…] about Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe: Baking Without Added SugarsToday, I’d like to answer a question about vegan supplements for kids. It was sent to me by a plant-based family a few weeks ago.
[Read more…] about Vegan Supplements for Kids: A Dietitian’s GuideDo I need to supplement my kids’ plant-based diets with extra vitamins?
Picky eaters can be a tough challenge to crack.
Most parents feel it’s their responsibility to get their children to eat a large variety of foods, vegetables included.
And from what I hear in my office, most also feel a sense of personal failure when their children only want to eat peanut butter and chocolate chips!
Helping picky eaters enjoy a wide variety of foods can quickly turn into a frustrating process for parents and a stressful one for children.
So in this article, I’ll be sharing some helpful tips that can help your picky eaters expand their palate while keeping mealtime stress to a minimum.
[Read more…] about Tips for Picky Eaters; a Dietitian’s Point of View
