Plant-based nutrition for busy parents
Introducing your baby to their first foods is an exciting yet often question-riddled time.
Despite what you may hear in the media, it is possible to feed your baby a vegan diet from the get-go, in a balanced, nutrient-rich way.
That said, tiny humans have different nutritional requirements than adults. So it’s important to make sure that you offer your vegan baby the right foods, in the right combinations.
[Read more…] about Best First Foods for Vegan BabiesComing up with quick and easy vegan weaning recipes for babies can be somewhat of a challenge. Especially if when you have little time to spare!
As a registered dietitian, I have an obvious interest in the foods I eat. I geek out the nutrients they contain and love to put together meals that look as delicious as they taste.
But as a busy mama, I try to keep time spent in the kitchen to a minimum, whenever possible.
And one thing that’s helped me save time is to cook only one meal for the whole family — baby included — ideally in 20 minutes or less from start to finish.
[Read more…] about Vegan Weaning Recipes for Babies and the Rest of the FamilySnacks are one aspect of nutrition that many mammas I know struggle with.
Some are avid snackers but bored with their usual choices while others avoid snacks altogether out of worry that they will lead to unwanted weight gain.
Some also wonder whether there is a moment in the day when snacks are most beneficial and how to make sure they’re nutritious as possible.
Today’s video will cover everything about snacks. [Read more…] about Quick & Healthy Vegan Snacks
If you’re like me, your days can get pretty hectic. Between feedings, cleaning up after my newborn and trying to get a little work in, some days seem to just fly by. That’s where meal replacement smoothies come in!
On such days with limited time to spend in the kitchen, I try to keep meal prep to a minimum. And one of my favorite ways to do so is to replace a meal with a simple, quick, yet super nutritious homemade smoothie. [Read more…] about 3 DIY Meal Replacement Smoothies for Busy Days
