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…
When it comes to your vegan children’s diet, balancing sugar intake is crucial for maintaining their health while still allowing them to enjoy their favorite snacks. This guide provides insights into how much sugar is appropriate for children and offers practical advice for parents on managing children’s sugar intake effectively. The Different Types of Sugars…
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…
As a vegan nutritionist and mom, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to ensure your vegan kids are getting all the nutrients they need to thrive. While there’s a lot of focus on protein and iron, I believe the most crucial nutrient we need to pay attention to is actually zinc. I’ll explain why zinc is so important and share my top tips for incorporating zinc-rich foods into your family’s diet.
As a parent, it’s essential to make sure your children are getting all the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. One nutrient that often comes up in conversations about vegan diets is calcium. Many people believe that dairy is the only reliable source of calcium, but that’s simply not true. While calcium is indeed crucial for strong, healthy bones and proper heart and muscle function, it can be obtained from a variety of plant-based sources.
Ensuring little ones get enough iron, especially when they’re on a plant-based diet and particularly picky about their food choices can be tough.
I know firsthand the challenge of combining vegan nutrition with the taste preferences of fussy eaters. It can sometimes feel like an impossible task, but I’m here to share some creative solutions that have worked wonders for my family.
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.
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.
These vegan Black Bean Brownies make a great lunchbox or after school snack for your kids. They are absolutely packed full of iron and zinc – two very important nutrients for your vegan kids. In fact, these brownies have over 3mg of iron per serve, and over 1mg of zinc, which makes them nutritionally comparable…
Your kids are at school for about half their day, so it’s really important that you send them with a lunchbox that’s full of all the nutrition that they need to power them through the day. But with so much conflicting information out there about vegan kids’ nutrition, it can be really hard to know…