Plant-based nutrition for busy parents
Below, you'll find the articles I consider vital for new vegans. If I was a teacher assigning a summer reading list, these would be my must-reads!
They cover the nutrition basics I judge essential when it comes to boosting your health and feeling your best on a vegan diet.
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.
[Read more…] about Is Pectin Vegan? Yes; Most of the Time.Navy beans vs black beans; which is healthier?
Both have been a staple in cuisines around the world for centuries. They are cheap, tasty, and a sustainable diet choice.
But is one beter than the other? Read on for an in-depth comparison of their nutrient content, flavor profiles, and advice on how to decide between the two.
[Read more…] about Navy Beans vs Black Beans; Which is HealthierAre Sour Patch Kids vegan? This is a question every vegan sweet and sour candy enthusiast has likely pondered at one time or another.
The short answer is; it depends!
Find out which versions of this popular candy are vegan in Europe and the USA, and which ones to avoid.
[Read more…] about Are Sour Patch Kids Vegan? A Vegan Dietitian’s Perspective.High protein vegan meals or recipes are often hard to come by.
I’m not sure whether this is because vegans consider protein to be an over-hyped nutrient. Or because they believe that as long as a vegan diet provides enough calories, it will automatically also provide enough protein.
Regardless of the cause, the result remains the same. Despite it being an important nutrient, plant protein is one I often seek lacking in vegan recipes.
[Read more…] about Are You Eating Enough High Protein Vegan Meals?Iron is one of those nutrients that vegetarians and vegans often get asked about.
Generally speaking, vegetarians and vegans tend to have lower blood iron levels than meat eaters. Low iron levels can cause a hoard of unpleasant symptoms and ultimately lead to poor health.
However, ingesting too much iron may come with its own set of health problems.
[Read more…] about Iron for Vegetarians and Vegans; Everything You Need to Know
