Plant-Based Juniors Team, Author at Plant Based Juniors

DHA Needs for Kids

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | August 15, 2019 |

Test tube of microalgae being grown for DHA supplementation

DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid with some really important jobs in the body, especially for growing babes. Here’s what you need to know about DHA and what to consider with plant-based babes.

Back to School – Easy Plant Based Lunch Ideas for Kids

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | August 12, 2019 |

Headed back to school? Here are some easy plant-based lunch ideas that are both healthy and delicious.

10 Minute Vegan Mac N’ Cheese

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | August 8, 2019 |

White bowl of vegan mac and cheese next to ingredients

This easy, vegan mac n’ cheese is ready in just 10 minutes thanks to a pre-made cheddar “cheese” powder!

Baby-Led Weaning for Vegans

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | August 5, 2019 |

baby eating strawberries for baby led weaning

Baby led weaning is becoming a more common way of introducing solid foods to new eaters, in place of traditional spoon feeding purees, but are there special considerations when it comes to vegan babes?

6 Tips for Reducing Morning Sickness

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | July 22, 2019 |

Morning sickness, or the intense nausea that often goes along with early pregnancy, is very common and can be debilitating for many women. Here’s how you can keep it at bay.

Non-Dairy Calcium-Rich Foods for Babies

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | July 15, 2019 |

Non-dairy plant-based sources of calcium for your plant-based baby

How can your baby get enough calcium on a plant-based diet? Don’t worry – there are plenty of options for dairy-free kids. We’ve got you covered in this post.

Plant Sources of Iron for Babies

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | July 8, 2019 |

Two slices of whole grain toast spread with hummus and a side of fresh fruit on a white plate

Can babies get enough iron from plant foods? Where do you find iron without meat, eggs, and dairy products? How concerned should you be about iron deficiency among plant-based kids? This post answers these questions and more.

Calcium in a Plant-Based Pregnancy

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | July 1, 2019 |

why calcium is so important for mama-to-be and baby - and how you can be sure to get enough from plant foods.

In this article, we’ll cover why calcium is so important for a plant-based pregnancy and how you can be sure to get enough from plant foods. As you can imagine, the importance of many individual nutrients increases during pregnancy. You are, after all, growing another human! One of these essential nutrients is calcium. We often…

Baby Cereal Pancakes

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | June 24, 2019 |

Stack of pancakes made with iron-fortified baby cereal on a white plate topped with blueberries

Making sure plant-based babes get enough iron through baby-led weaning can pose some challenges, but it’s not impossible! Here’s an easy way to help meet your PBJ’s iron needs using baby cereal in a non-traditional way.