Plant-Based Kids Archives - Plant Based Juniors

30 Non-Candy Halloween Treat Ideas for Kids

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | October 7, 2019 |

Here are some of our favorite ideas for fun, inexpensive Halloween treats that can be handed out instead of, or in addition to, traditional holiday candy this year.

Can Babies Have Nutritional Yeast?

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | September 30, 2019 |

Nutritional yeast in a spoon and bowl on a neutral surface

Nutritional yeast is becoming a more mainstream food for people following all kinds of diets. Here’s what you should know about this popular B12-rich food when it comes to your baby.

Your Ultimate Vegan Halloween Candy List

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

Little girl holding pumpkin bucket for trick or treating

Wondering if there’s any Halloween candy that can fit on a plant-based diet? You’re in luck! Here are some options that can meet the requirements of being free of animal products and tasting delicious, sure to make Halloween as enjoyable as it’s always been.

Navigating Weight and Body Image With Your Child

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | September 16, 2019 |

Toddler standing on a scale that reads watch out!

Worried about your child’s weight? Here are some effective, research-backed things you can do – and not do – to support your child’s healthy relationship with food and body image.

How We Incorporate Sweets and Treats in a Healthy Way

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | September 10, 2019 |

Wondering how to introduce and incorporate sweets into your child’s life in a healthy way? Here are some ways to approach this that we think will help kids develop a healthy relationship with sweets (and all food) in the long run.

When Can Babies Have Chocolate?

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | September 2, 2019 |

young baby crawling on the floor eating chocolate cake

When is the right time to introduce your baby to chocolate? What are the benefits and downsides to giving babies chocolate, and how much should they have? What are some good ways to let babies enjoy chocolate? We’re answering these questions and more in this post.

When Can Babies Have Sugar? And Other Questions About Sugar and Kids

By Plant-Based Juniors Team | August 26, 2019 |

When is it appropriate to introduce babies to sugar, and how much can they have? Is it okay to let your baby have sugar? Are all sugars created equal? We’re answering all of your sugar questions in this blog post.

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.