Apparently, the controversial ingredient in my cannellini bean blondies isn’t the beans. It’s the sugar. The recipe contains cannellini beans, wholemeal flour, vegan yoghurt… and one cup of brown sugar spread across the whole batch. And whenever I share recipes like this, I can almost guarantee someone will say: “But that’s a lot of sugar.”…
You know what’s wild?The happiest cow most of us have ever seen is the one painted onto a billboard. She’s smiling.She’s glowing.She looks like she’s moments away from clocking off to go sip a margarita in a paddock somewhere. And for decades, we’ve believed her. We’ve believed the story that meat is natural, healthy, necessary…
When transitioning to a plant-based diet, one of the most common concerns is about protein. Specifically, there’s a long-standing myth that vegans need to carefully combine foods to create “complete proteins” at every meal. Fortunately, this myth has been thoroughly debunked. In this post, we’ll explain why you don’t need to worry about complete proteins…
Are you feeling stuck in a food rut with your vegan kids? Does it seem like their fussy eating habits are taking over mealtime? You’re not alone. Many parents face the challenge of fussy eaters, especially when trying to keep meals vegan and nutritious. But don’t worry—there are ways to encourage your vegan kids to…
Let’s talk about the Phytic Acid Myth. Is it true that a vegans can’t get enough iron and zinc from their diet because of phytates and other anti-nutrients? Listen to the Podcast Episode What are anti-nutrients? You may or may not have heard about the term “anti-nutrients”. The paleo and carnivore diet crowd tend to…
Vegans are told all the time that we can’t absorb non heme iron, or plant based iron as well as heme iron (the iron from meat). So should vegans be worried that non heme iron isn’t absorbed as well? In this post, I’m going to tell you why the lower absorption rate of non heme…
One of the biggest goals for most vegan parents is how to get their kids to eat less vegan processed foods, and make sure their kids aren’t turning into “junk food vegans”. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as simply not giving your kids processed snacks anymore. But with the steps I outline in this…
Raising plant-based children comes with its unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to nutrition. Many parents worry about ensuring their kids get enough vegetables, which are crucial for a balanced diet. However, encouraging your children to embrace vegetables doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this blog, we’ll explore 3 practical tips to…
If you’re looking for a way to make legumes appealing to kids, you’ve come to the right place. Legumes, including beans, lentils, chickpeas, and even tofu, are powerhouses of essential nutrients like protein, iron, and fiber—vital for your growing kids, especially if they follow a vegan diet. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to make these nutrient-rich foods a regular, enjoyable part of your child’s meals.
As a Vegan Nutritionist, I’ve often heard the misconception that red meat is the best source of iron. Many people, including my own parents, believed that consuming steak was essential for maintaining healthy iron levels. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, there are numerous plant-based iron sources that contain more iron…