Non-Dairy Calcium-Rich Foods for Babies
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.
Read MorePlant Sources of Iron for Babies
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.
Read MoreCalcium in a Plant-Based Pregnancy
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…
Read MoreBaby Cereal Pancakes
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.
Read MoreIron and Baby-Led Weaning
Here’s how to make sure your plant based junior stays iron-strong when doing baby-led weaning.
Read MoreWhen Your OBGYN Questions Your Plant-Based Pregnancy 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 MoreRed Lentil Pasta Primavera
Our favorite Red Lentil Pasta Recipe! This red lentil pasta primavera is so delicious, naturally gluten-free, vegan and kid-friendly. One of our favorite pieces of nutritional advice is to “eat the rainbow” and you can do that with this brightly-colored pasta dish. Packed with five different vegetables and our favorite red lentil pasta, it’s the…
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…
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