Plant-based nutrition for busy parents
Below, you'll find a collection of science-based articles in which I share nutrition advice, recipe ideas and practical tips to help you raise healthy kids on a vegan diet.
As a vegan parent-to-be looking into feeding options, I came across a ton of information suggesting that soy formula is bad for babies.
Sure, I had planned on breastfeeding. But what if, for one reason or another, it was not possible? Would I be negatively impacting the health of my child by choosing a soy formula?
[Read more…] about Is soy formula safe for my vegan baby?“There are currently no dairy free baby formula options available to vegan parents.”
Believe it or not, this is one of the statements I heard at a nutrition conference I attended last week.
It was during a session discussing vegan nutrition for babies and children. I’m not sure where the speaker sourced his information, but I’m happy to report that he is absolutely wrong.
[Read more…] about 10 Dairy Free Baby Formula Options for Plant-Based FamiliesIs it safe to raise a vegan kid? Whether we like it or not, this question can be the topic of some controversy. And the headlines of vegan parents underfeeding their children definitely aren’t helping!
With that in mind, there’s a very big chance that someone in your immediate or extended circle will express concern about your choice to raise a vegan kid.
[Read more…] about Raising a Vegan Kid; Safe or Dangerous?
Someone 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?
