Plant-based nutrition for busy parents
Iron-rich plant foods are a must-have in every vegetarian and vegan diet.
Getting enough of this mineral is essential for you to feel your best. Luckily, there are plenty of plant foods that can help you meet your daily iron needs.
Read on to discover why you need iron in your diet, how to tell if you’re currently getting enough, and which vegan foods contain the most iron.
[Read more…] about 59 Powerful Iron-Rich Plant Foods for Vegetarians and VegansToday, I’d like to share some knowledge about my go-to vegan probiotic foods for vegan families.
When thinking about probiotics, many people automatically think of dairy or probiotic supplements. Yet, there are also plenty of plant-based probiotics options, which are perfect for families who wish to eat fewer or no animal products.
[Read more…] about 11+ Vegan Probiotic Foods to Try Now; Dietitian-Approved!Are you considering giving Veganuary a try this year? If so, I hope that this beginner’s guide to Veganuary makes things easier for you.
I’ve packed it with tried and tested tips and advice that should help you make the most of this opportunity to dip your toes in a different lifestyle, with no strings attached.
[Read more…] about Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Veganuary – From a Vegan DietitianIn this article, I’ll share my go-to vegan staples for beginners.
This is the type of list I would have searched for a decade ago, when I first went vegan.
Seasoned vegans often don’t have to think twice about what to buy at the grocery store. But shopping, or stocking up a pantry, refrigerator, or freezer tends to feel way more daunting when you’re new to this lifestyle. At least it did for me.
[Read more…] about The Ultimate Vegan Staples for Beginners: Dietitian-Approved!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?Are you wondering if you can eat hummus while pregnant?
Until I started doing research for this article, I didn’t realize that hummus had become such a controversial food during pregnancy.
One that you, as a pregnant woman, may be currently encouraged to avoid.
But is hummus truly dangerous during pregnancy?
[Read more…] about Can you eat hummus while pregnant? A dietitian’s perspective.
