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Vegan Calcium; How to Get Enough Without Dairy

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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. 

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52 Dietitian-Approved Vegan Snacks Ideas for Kids

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A 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. 

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27+ Interesting Vegan Toast Ideas From A Vegan Dietitian

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In this article, I’m going to share a few of my favorite vegan toast ideas with you. 

Many people have a misconception that eating bread is unhealthy.  As a registered dietitian, I don’t believe that at all. 

There are so many nutrient-rich ways to enjoy vegan toast. It’s all about picking the right bread, and coupling it with the right toppings.

Read on to discover my go-to formula for nutritious vegan toast, as well as a few of my favorite vegan toast toppings. 

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Vegan Lunch Ideas for Kids: Quick and Without Sandwiches!

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In this article, I’ll share a week’s worth of vegan lunch ideas for kids that aren’t sandwiches. As a bonus, they each took less than 5 minutes to put together and are both dietitian- and child-approved. 

Vegan lunch ideas for kids can be as intricate or as simple as you wish to make them. Some parents enjoy cutting sandwiches in interesting shapes, or making edible animal shapes out of fruits and vegetables. 

I am not that parent. 

Not that there’s anything wrong with being that parent. I simply prefer to spend that time on something else.

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Vegan Strawberry Pie Recipe; Kid-Friendly and Truly Sugar-Free

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This week, my toddler son requested we bake a vegan strawberry pie together.

This brought back memories of the first ever vegan strawberry pie I baked two years ago, for my daughter’s fourth birthday.

I had never baked one before, but was definitely up for the challenge!

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