Being told that raising your kids on a vegan diet is cruel and dangerous may bring mixed emotions. Which is why in this episode I’m debunking this myth and sharing the biggest industry who actually participates in inflicting pain and suffering—not vegan parents. You’ll also hear about how kids can meet iron needs and how meat and dairy isn’t needed. As well as whether a vegan diet is more expensive than an omnivore diet.
Read moreEpisode 15 - How Much Protein do Vegan Kids Actually Need?
Have you ever been asked where do your vegan kids get their protein from? Or wondered if your vegan kids need protein powder? If so, you’re in luck because in this episode you’ll learn what macronutrients should actually take primary focus on your kids meals. And spoiler alert…it’s not protein.
Read moreEpisode 12 - How I do it: Boost Vegetable Intake with these 5 strategies
“Getting” our vegan kids to eat their vegetables can often be a challenge for many of us parents. In this episode, I share with you the exact strategies I follow at home that have helped my daughter try and eat her vegetables. It involves no pressuring tactics, no fancy utensils, and no attention to the vegetables. Take a listen and let me know if you try one of these strategies with your vegan child!
Read moreEpisode 10 - 5 Healthful Habits for Vegan Families
Raising a vegan family is much more than offering healthful plant foods. It’s about ensuring that adequate nutrition is provided to support our vegan kids growth and development. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you the 5 healthful habits for vegan families to implement so that children healthfully thrive on a vegan lifestyle. Ultimately, whether you'll be starting to implement these habits or already following a few, you'll feel confident that you're doing everything you need to do to support your kids growth and development.
Read moreEpisode 3 - Breaking Down Top 3 Misconceptions of Soy Foods
Have you heard or read that soy is “bad” for your health? Many vegan parents continue to question the validity of this claim. So in today’s episode, I break down the top 3 misconceptions of soy foods so that you have answers and peace of mind offering soy foods to your vegan kids.
Read moreEpisode 1 - Is a vegan diet unsafe for children
Ever heard stories about vegan babies being hospitalized for malnutrition after being fed a vegan diet? I’m going to guess that perhaps more than once. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why these stories lead others to believe that a vegan diet is unsafe for growing children and the ONE thing you need to focus on to support your child’s growth on a vegan diet.
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