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    Vegan Apricot Chicken

    ByGen 12th October 20248th October 2024

    If you’re struggling to find meals that your kids will actually eat, this Vegan Apricot “Chicken” with tofu is a lifesaver! It’s quick, easy, and perfect for fussy eaters—especially those who prefer sweet over savoury flavours. Plus, it’s packed with Quick and Easy Vegan Apricot Chicken – Perfect for Fussy Kids If you’re searching for…

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  • The Phytic Acid Myth: Do Vegans Need to Worry About Phytates and Other Anti-Nutrients?
    Beginner Vegan | Healthy Kids

    The Phytic Acid Myth: Do Vegans Need to Worry About Phytates and Other Anti-Nutrients?

    ByGen 5th October 20245th October 2024

    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…

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  • Non Heme Iron: Do vegans really need to worry about it’s poor absorption?
    Beginner Vegan | Healthy Kids

    Non Heme Iron: Do vegans really need to worry about it’s poor absorption?

    ByGen 31st August 20243rd September 2024

    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…

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    Beginner Vegan | Healthy Kids

    Worried Your Child is Becoming a Junk Food Vegan? How to Get Your Kids to Eat Less Processed Foods

    ByGen 26th July 20248th August 2024

    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…

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  • Vegan Foods with More Iron than a Steak
    Beginner Vegan | Healthy Eating | Podcast

    Busting the Myth: Plant-Based Iron Sources with More Iron Than Steak

    ByGen 22nd April 202422nd April 2024

    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…

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  • Is your vegan child getting adequate iron on a vegan diet?
    Beginner Vegan | Healthy Kids | Podcast

    Is your vegan child getting adequate iron on a vegan diet?

    ByGen 18th March 202425th March 2024

    Ensuring your vegan kids get the right amount of iron in their diet might sound tough, especially with all the myths floating around about needing meat to stay healthy. But the truth is, a plant-based diet can provide everything they need, iron included. With a little know-how and some clever food choices, you can make sure your kids aren’t just eating healthily but thriving too.

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  • How to Make Sure Your Fussy Vegan Kids Get Enough Plant-Based Protein
    Beginner Vegan | Healthy Kids | Podcast

    How to Make Sure Your Fussy Vegan Kids Get Enough Plant-Based Protein

    ByGen 13th March 202418th March 2024

    Raising vegan children comes with its unique set of challenges, especially when you have fussy eaters or kids with a limited diet. The concern about whether these children are getting enough protein is a common one among vegan parents. I’ll share some actionable advice on ensuring your kids get the protein they need.

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    Beginner Vegan | School Lunches

    Why Homemade is Better Than Supermarket Foods for a Healthy Vegan Lunch Box for your Vegan Kids

    ByGen 12th February 202422nd February 2024

    When it comes to getting the most nutrition for your buck in your vegan kids’ school lunch boxes, homemade snacks and foods beat supermarket foods every time. Not only are homemade foods more nutritious overall, but they also cost less, and you have a lot more flexibility in the ingredients.  More Nut Free Options for…

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  • Vegan Lunchbox
    Beginner Vegan | School Lunches

    My Top 5 Tips for Quick and Easy Vegan Lunch Boxes for Your Vegan Kids

    ByGen 5th February 202422nd February 2024

    I know that packing a vegan lunch box for school can be a real drain, both on your time and energy levels! There’s nothing like getting to 9 o’clock at night and realising that you have nothing to pack for school lunches! And if you’re in Queensland like me, the supermarkets are already closed! Trust…

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  • Child holding books on their head
    Beginner Vegan | Healthy Kids | School Lunches

    5 Ways to Help Your Vegan Kids Fit in At School

    ByGen 29th January 202429th January 2024

    One of the main reasons why kids decide they don’t want to be vegan anymore is because they see themselves as different to their peers, and don’t feel like they fit in. And one of the places they notice this most is at school. Obviously the easiest way around this would be to make sure…

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