Plant-based nutrition for busy parents
Is calcium propionate vegan? Let me answer your question!
In this article, I’ll discuss calcium propionate, what it is, what it does, and whether it’s compatible with a vegetarian, vegan or plant based diet.
[Read more…] about Is calcium propionate vegan? A vegan dietitian weighs in.Vegan calcium is somewhat of a hot topic within the plant-based community.
If you’re reading this, there’s a big chance you’re wondering how to get enough calcium as a vegan. Or perhaps whether it’s even possible to get enough calcium without dairy in the first place.
As a registered dietitian, I can confirm that vegans can definitely meet their calcium needs from a plant-based diet. That said, many do not, oftentimes because vegan sources of calcium aren’t something they particularly pay attention to.
[Read more…] about Vegan Calcium; How to Get Enough Without DairyA little while ago, a few readers requested dietitian-approved vegan snack ideas for kids. So in this article, I’ll share a few of my favorites!
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 52 Dietitian-Approved Vegan Snacks Ideas for KidsIn this article, I’ll share with you the ten vegan supplements I consider most useful for you to take.
Some of these supplements are universally useful for all vegans while others may be beneficial only in certain specific cases.
Read on to discover which vegan supplements may be most beneficial to you.
[Read more…] about 10 Useful Vegan Supplements (According to a Dietitian)How to get B12 as a vegan was one of the very first things I researched when I first decided to eat an exclusively vegan diet.
Few plant foods naturally contain vitamin B12. Because of this, vitamin B12 deficiency used to be one of the most common issues for new vegetarians and vegans. So I knew this was one vitamin I had to keep a close eye on.
In the past few years, this problem has been greatly improved through food fortification and supplementation. Despite this, insufficient vitamin B12 still remains a problem for some vegetarians and vegans.
[Read more…] about How to Get B12 as a Vegan and Raise Your Levels QuicklyIn this article, I’ll share with you the best vegan vitamin D supplements currently available on the market.
They’re the ones that I, as a registered dietitian, would recommend to my vegan clients.
[Read more…] about Best Vegan Vitamin D Supplements (According to a Dietitian)
