Coming up with easy vegan meal ideas can be a surprisingly challenging task for a busy mom.
Between loads of laundry, diaper changes and family time, it’s not always easy to feel inspired. Nor is it practical to spend hours in the kitchen.
Vegan nutrition basics
A Mom’s Ultimate Vegan Grocery List
Today, I want to address how to build an amazing vegan grocery list because having the right foods on hand is the first step to whipping up nutritious and easy vegan recipes.
If you’ve read my about page, you may already know that I didn’t grow up being a whizz in the kitchen.
[Read more…] about A Mom’s Ultimate Vegan Grocery ListVegan Nutrition Books to Read
As a registered dietitian, I naturally read a lot about nutrition. And over the years, I’ve come across many vegan nutrition books.
But unfortunately, not all were actually worth the read. So to save you some time, I thought I’d share my favorite, dietitian-approved ones with you!
[Read more…] about Vegan Nutrition Books to ReadHow to Increase Iron Levels Naturally: Cooking with a Cast Iron Skillet
Today I want answer a common question that many mamas have, either related to themselves or to little ones. That’s how to increase iron levels naturally!
There are many ways to increase your iron levels, including supplements. But as a registered dietitian, I tend to take a foods first approach to most things.
So when it comes to raising blood iron levels, I’m naturally inclined to suggest several food-related options before turning to a supplement.
In this article, I want to share with you one of my favorites ways to increase iron levels naturally — cooking with a cast iron skillet.
I’ll cover how to season your cast iron skillet, how to cook with it and why doing so can help boost your iron levels!
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5 Tips for Healthy Eating When Traveling with a Baby
Healthy eating when traveling is not always easy. Airport food, chaotic schedules and the delicious local cuisine each provide their own particular challenges.
Plus, traveling with baby in tow adds its own level of difficulty to this task!
In this article, I share five easy tips I personally rely on to continue eating well when away from home. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for Healthy Eating When Traveling with a Baby
21 Protein-Rich Foods For Vegetarian and Vegan Mamas
One of the biggest concerns newly vegetarian and vegan mamas list is the fear their new diet may not provide them or their little ones with enough protein-rich foods.
Some may even contemplate adding protein powders to their diet to make sure they get enough of this nutrient.
As a registered dietitian, I’m here to tell you that it’s often unnecessary. [Read more…] about 21 Protein-Rich Foods For Vegetarian and Vegan Mamas