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11+ Vegan Probiotic Foods to Try Now; Dietitian-Approved!

January 4, 2025 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. 3 Comments

11+ Vegan Probiotic Foods You Need to Try Now

Today, 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. 

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Veganuary – From a Vegan Dietitian

December 15, 2024 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. Leave a Comment

A dietitian's beginner's guide to veganuary

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. 

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The Ultimate Vegan Staples for Beginners: Dietitian-Approved!

November 10, 2024 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. 1 Comment

Vegan staples for beginners

In 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. 

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Is soy formula safe for my vegan baby?

October 25, 2024 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. Leave a Comment

Is soy formula safe?

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?

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Can you eat hummus while pregnant? A dietitian’s perspective.

October 13, 2024 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. Leave a Comment

Can I eat hummus while pregnant?

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? 

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Is Pectin Vegan? Yes; Most of the Time.

September 27, 2024 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. Leave a Comment

Is Pectin Vegan?

Is pectin vegan? You’re not the first, nor the last person, to google this question.

So let me answer your question directly in the intro, in case you’re short on time.

Yes, pectin is vegan. At least, most of the time.

I invite you to keep reading if you want to find out more about what pectin is, what it does, the small instances in which it may not be vegan, how to make your own, and suitable alternatives to it.

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