Posts by Plant-Based Juniors Team
When Your Doctor Questions Your Plant-Based Diet
Planning a plant-based pregnancy and uncertain if your doctor is going to be on board? In the event that your care team questions your plant-based diet, we’ve got the answers you need.
Read MoreIron Bioavailability – What Does it Mean for Plant-Based Babies?
Certain food sources of iron are better absorbed than others. What does this mean for babies raised on plants? This post will ease your mind about how to boost your baby’s iron status using plant foods.
Read MoreVegan Smash Cake for Baby’s First Birthday
Looking for a healthy smash cake for your baby’s first birthday? We’ve got you covered with this kid-tested, delicious recipe that’s vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free!
Read MoreDHA Needs During Pregnancy
Most people know about the common nutritional recommendations during pregnancy – focus on getting enough folate, take a prenatal multivitamin, and eat a little extra. However, not everyone is as familiar with another very important nutrient for pregnancy: the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA. What Is DHA? DHA is a very long chain omega-3 fatty acid…
Read MoreMeat Cravings During Pregnancy
Plant-based and craving meat? Guess what! It’s totally normal to have crazy food cravings during pregnancy and it doesn’t mean you need to ditch your plant-based diet. Do Pregnancy Cravings Mean You Have A Nutrient Deficiency? It’s a huge misconception that your body craves specific foods for the nutrients they contain. We often think…
Read MoreFoods that Boost Fertility
Curious if there really are foods that promote (and reduce) fertility? We’re here to tell you, yes! This post will cover everything you need to know about eating for your fertility. Infertility, or difficulty becoming pregnant, affects between 10-15% of couples. As you can imagine, there can be a lot of factors that contribute to…
Read MoreThe Importance of Iron for Babies
Iron is an important mineral that we all need. What exactly does it do for babies, how much iron do babies need, and where can you find it on a plant-based diet? We’ll cover all the bases in this post.
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