In Part 2 of this discussion, we will look at 2 more simple but effective nutrition boosting tips to grow healthy and thriving plant-based children. (Want to review the first 3 tips? Click here.) Keeping these tips discussed in mind and applying them in your household will help ensure your child is filling up on…
Children come in different ages, sizes and shapes with different taste preferences and likes. But they all need to eat, grow and thrive through good food choices and regular physical activity. Vegan or plant-based families in particular need to be mindful in planning well to ensure that their children, especially young children, get all the…
Have you ever wondered, “How much protein is there on my plate?” If so, you are definitely not alone. Often vegans and plant-based eaters are criticized for their perceived lack of adequate protein intake. The good news is that there are many protein-rich sources in the plant-based world, so those eating a variety of plant-based…
In Part 2, I would like to discuss other key nutrients vegans and plant-based eaters alike need to consider when planning smart healthy diets for themselves and their families. Adequate amounts of these nutrients need to be included in your intake, particularly if you are excluding all forms of animal-based protein from the foods that…
Here are some key nutrients vegans and plant-based eaters alike need to consider when planning smart healthy diets for themselves and their families. These nutrients are especially important if you are excluding all forms of animal-based protein from the foods that you eat. In Part 1, protein, calcium and vitamin D are highlighted. Knowing the…
Take a look at the refrigerated and non-refrigerated sections of the supermarket, and you will see lots of plant-based milk products. It’s mind boggling. There’s soy milk, almond milk, cashew nut milk, oat milk, rice milk, pea-protein based milk, hemp milk, and multiple combination milks to just name a few…but which one is the best…
Young toddlers between 12 -23 months of age need a good high calorie nutritional beverage to help in their growth and development, especially if they stop breastfeeding at 12 months of age. Since breast milk is about 20 calories per ounce (equivalent to approximately 160 calories in 8 ounces), it makes sense that a good…
Remember the old saying “Values are caught, not taught”? Well, I think there is truth to this saying in the arena of healthful eating habits too. When I took my first nutrition course in college, I realized that what was taught made much sense to me, simply because I had grown up with the same…
Yes! Let me explain. A vegan diet is one that excludes all forms of animal-based products from one’s diet. However, it is entirely possible to be on a vegan diet and still not have a very nutritious overall diet. For example, such a person could eat no animal products but still have a substantial portion…
A: Absolutely!! Calcium and (to a lesser extent) vitamin D, have both long been in the media spotlight in years past for their role in bone health. However, your body needs MUCH more than just calcium and vitamin D to make and maintain healthy bones. Bone modeling and mineralization is a complex metabolically active process…
