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Are You Eating Enough High Protein Vegan Meals?

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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. 

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6 Meal Ideas for Vegan Kids: Dietitian-Approved

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I’ve recently welcomed a new family in my counselling practice.

They’re looking to make a switch from a predominantly vegetarian diet towards a fully vegan one and wanted to know how to do this while ensuring that both them and their kids continue to get enough of all the nutrients they need.

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Vegan Weaning Recipes for Babies and the Rest of the Family

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Coming 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. 

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