Nutrition for Vegan Families - Vegan diet and plant based nutrition for vegan kids

Are you worried about whether your vegan kids are getting all the essential nutrients they need from their plant-based diet? Do you find yourself reaching for children's multivitamins as a safety net, just in case? 

In this episode, I’ll explain why relying on multivitamins for kids can actually hinder your child's development of healthy eating habits and why these should not be used as a nutritional crutch.

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Keeping up with your vegan kids' nutrition can feel overwhelming, especially during life's more hectic periods. 

As parents, we all face those times when despite our best intentions, meal planning and healthy eating take a backseat to simply getting through the day.

This has been my reality lately, and with all that on my plate, finding the time and energy to ensure my vegan children are eating well has been more ...

Are you worried that your vegan diet might not meet your family's iron needs?

Let's debunk a common myth together! 

In this episode, I dive into the topic of vegan iron-rich foods, proving that you don't need red meat to meet your iron requirements. 

Join me as I share surprising research findings and introduce a list of vegan foods that pack more iron than a steak. From black beans to the mighty cocoa po...

If your doctor has told you that your vegan child has low iron, you might be feeling worried and unsure about what to do next.

In this week's episode, I take you through the complexities of low iron levels in vegan children, debunking common myths and offering practical solutions.

I dive into the crucial discussion on low iron—why it's a concern, the common yet misguided advice given, and the real issues at play.

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Have you ever wondered if your vegan child is getting enough zinc?

While zinc doesn't get as much attention as other nutrients, it's incredibly important for growing kids who eat plant-based diets.

Today, we dive into why zinc is important, how much your kids need, and easy ways to include it in their meals. With the right knowledge and some simple tips, you can make sure your child's diet is rich in vegan zi...

Are you worried your vegan kids aren't getting enough calcium without dairy in their diet?

It's a common concern among vegan parents to ensure their children get all the essential nutrients for optimal health. 

The good news is that there's a variety of ways to include calcium in your child's vegan diet without relying on dairy products.

In this episode, I'm going to discuss plant-based calcium ...

Dealing with a picky eater can make meal times a challenge, especially when you're aiming for a nutritious, vegan diet.

And if you're a parent trying to ensure your child gets enough plant-based iron without resorting to supplements, this episode is tailored just for you. 

Today, we're diving deep into vegan nutrition for kids, focusing on vegan iron-rich foods that even the fussiest eaters can't resist!...

Are you worried your vegan child isn't getting enough iron? 

The common myth that meat is the only source of iron leaves many parents concerned.

In today's episode, I’ll debunk myths about iron intake for vegan kids. Discover why red meat isn't the sole ticket to iron sufficiency and learn about the bounty of plant-based iron sources that can more than meet your child's needs.

We'll delve into v...

Struggling to ensure your vegan kids are getting enough protein, especially when they're picky eaters? 

It's a common concern for parents of plant based kids. 

But what if the secret to nutrition isn't about overhauling their diet, but simply working with their current likes and dislikes?

In this episode, I discuss the challenge of packing more plant based protein into the diets of vegan children with lim...

Are you worried your family isn't getting enough protein on a vegan diet? 

Many parents struggle with the fear that their children might miss out on essential nutrients when they choose a plant-based lifestyle. 

But what if I told you that there's a simple and delicious way to ensure your family thrives on vegan nutrition?

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to share with you the secrets to a protein-pa...

Do you worry about how healthy your vegan kids' lunchobx really is?

I mean, you pack the healthiest muesli bars you can find, but you do wonder how good they really are...

What if there was a way to guarantee your vegan kids' are getting a healthy vegan lunch box every week, packed full of all the good stuff they need?

There is!

In this week's episode I talk about why making hom...

Do you feel like school lunchboxes are taking over your life?

They seem to take hours to make every night, and you dream of the day when you can finally get your kids to pack their own?

Not to mention the number of late night trips you make to the local supermarket because you ran out of lunchbox food?

What if instead your child’s Vegan  Lunch Box was the easiest part of your week?

What if you always had something healthy on hand (that...

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 that they're missing out.
And one of the places they notice this most is at school. Obviously the easiest way around this would be to make sure your kids’ friends are all vegan, but unfortunately that’s not possible for most of us right now. So it’s rea...

How do you make sure you pack a healthy lunchbox for your vegan kids? In this two part series, I teach you the essential nutrients you need to focus on to make sure your kids are getting everything they need to power them through the day at school.

In part 2 I talk about how to make sure your kids' lunchboxes are full of the 3 most important nutrients for vegan kids - iron, zinc and calcium. I give you my favourite fo...

How do you make sure you pack a healthy lunchbox for your vegan kids? In this two part series, I teach you the essential nutrients you need to focus on to make sure your kids are getting everything they need to power them through the day at school.

In part 1 I talk about exactly why it's so important to make sure our vegan kids are getting enough energy or calories from their food, to ensure that they are growing and...

In today's episode, I answer the biggest question of all - Is a Vegan Diet Actually Healthy for Kids?
In addition to this main question, I also talk about some of the myths we're often faced with as vegan parents - you can't get enough protein from a vegan diet, you need red meat for iron, and you can only get calcium from dairy.

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How many times have you signed up a vegan meal plan, and felt like a failure because you just can't make them work? 

You sign up for a 7 Day Vegan Meal Plan, and last about 2 days, before resorting to take away and letting all that healthy food go bad in your fridge. 

Well, let me start by saying, it's not you, it's them. The reason why those vegan meal plans didn't work for you is because they...

In my first ever podcast episode, I talk about how dropping the perfectionism around our vegan diets actually makes us (and our kids!) healthier eaters in the long run. 

Where Does the Perfectionism Belief Come From?

There is a strong underlying belief in the vegan world that we have to eat perfectly to be healthy. This comes from 2 areas. 

Firstly, the Meat and Dairy Industry works incredibly hard to spread the belief that we can&apo...