Happy, healthy plant-based families
Today we’re going to talk about how to get your kids to eat more spinach. Getting your kids to eat their leafy greens would have to be the hardest thing to do as a parent. Okay, I might be being a little over dramatic there… Childbirth was probably harder… But […]
You’ve heard that sweet potatoes are pretty healthy, but your kids refuse to eat them. How do you get your kids to eat more sweet potatoes? Well, for the month of May, I’m doing a series on how to get your kids to eat more veggies. The first week we […]
This week we’re looking at ways to get kids to eat more zucchini! (Last week we looked at tips to get your kids to get more cauliflower in. You can check out the post here.). In the largest health and nutrition survey ever performed in Australia, called the National Nutrition […]
When people talk about what kids are eating, they normally focus on protein and iron (hence the emphasis on meat in kids’ diets) or occasionally calcium. But people so rarely ask about how many veggies kids have. Or if they do, they just brush off how little their kids eat […]
Can your super picky eater go vegan? When all your child eats is plain pasta and nuggets, the idea of restricting them even more on a vegan diet can feel impossible. They need protein, and calcium, and iron and…. Everything else. And you just couldn’t get all of that from […]
We can all agree that vegetables are healthy, right? And most of us probably need to be eating more of them, especially our kids. But when you have a picky eater, it can be really hard to get them to eat their vegetables. I have two super fussy eaters. Some […]
This vegan banana and berry smoothie is my go to breakfast at the moment while I get back into the swing of school drop offs. We are definitely very out of practice at getting out of the house on time after nine weeks of home schooling, so I need something […]
This is my go to recipe for amazing vegan burger patties and meatballs. The best part is, they’re soy free, seitan free, and made with just wholefoods. You can make this recipe into meatballs, by forming small balls and baking them in the oven. Or, if you prefer, you can […]
This Vegan Avocado and Pea Smash is perfect if you’re looking for one of those impressive but super easy recipes for your next brunch. Or a super quick throw together lunch at home after Saturday morning sports. This recipe will even work as a portable take to work lunch if […]
Creamy Berry Smoothie with Cauliflower, say what???? Cauliflower in a smoothie? I know it sounds completely crazy, but I promise you, you and your kids will never guess! This smoothie tastes like the creamiest berry smoothie, with the added bonus of more than a serve of veggies! This recipe was […]
Hi there, My name is Gen, and I’m a vegan nutritionist and mum of 2 vegan boys. I help busy families go vegan, and stay healthy, with uncomplicated, science backed nutrition information, and delicious family friendly recipes. So whether you’re vegan, plant based, vegetarian, flexitarian, or just curious, I can help.