By Karla Moreno-Bryce, MDA, RD, LD
Have you ever wanted expert advice on how to feed your kids a vegan diet so that you can leave behind that little doubt in the back of your mind? Karla Moreno-Bryce, a vegan, Registered Dietitian,
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Ever wondered how other vegan parents navigate certain social situations, like birthday parties or school events?
I sure have. Navigating a vegan feeding journey can sometimes feel lonely and knowing what others do or how others handle certain challenges helps us not feel so isolated.
In Episode 21, I invite Mistye Momon from Buttafly Kisses Vegan Treats to share some of the challenges she experienced throughout her 22 years in raising a vegan family—with five kids.
Here’s what we cover:
>> How baking for her child’s needs to participate in birthday celebrations led her to start a vegan business
>> The anxiety that she experienced on how to navigate birthday invitations beyond desserts
>> Food examples that Mistye brought to birthday celebrations for her vegan children
>> How Mistye found confidence to advocate for herself and vegan children
>> The comments Mistye heard about her choice in raising a vegan family 22 years ago
>> The challenges she faced with healthcare providers
>> Top meal ideas for feeding a large family
Links mentioned on the episode
>> Buttafly Kisses Vegan Treats website
>> Mistye Momon Instagram account
>> Vegan Meal Ideas for Toddlers and Kids
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Calcium is a nutrient many parents and caregivers feel worried they’re not meeting in their child’s meals. It’s common to feel that way as it’s a nutrient that helps build stronger bones and teeth—crucial for support a vegan child’s overall growth.
In this episode of the Vegan Kids Nutrition Podcast, you’ll hear about a vegan parent’s concern in meeting their child’s calcium needs and what top plant foods you can incorporate at home to help meet calcium requirements.
Here’s what we cover:
>> Highlighting a previous newsletter article as part of PLANTiful
>> The story of a past client who felt extremely worried about their vegan toddler’s calcium needs
>> A feeding approach to move away from to relieve anxiety
>> My top calcium-rich plant foods that help vegan kids meet calcium requirements
Links mentioned in the episode
>> Join over 8,000 parents receiving exclusive nutrition tips in PLANTiful, a monthly newsletter
>> Schedule a coaching call with me for feeding support
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A recent study looked at iodine content of plant-based products in the Swiss market. On a broader scale, it gives us a perspective of how iodine content in plant-based foods impact overall nutrition for our vegan kids.
In today’s episode, we take a look at the iodine content in plant-based products in the Swiss market, why is iodine so important for growing vegan kids, and how our food system can make progress in the making of plant-based products.
Here’s what we cover:
>> Data of iodine content of Swiss market on plant-based milk, plant-based cheese, plant-based yogurt, and fish alternative
>> How iodine content lacks in plant-based products in other countries
>> What is iodine and why is it important for growing vegan kids
>> Are fruits and vegetables enough for meeting iodine needs?
>> A look of iodine content from a global perspective
>> My professional thoughts about iodine content in pre-packaged plant-based foods
>> How to meet iodine needs for a vegan baby, vegan toddler, and older vegan kids
Links mentioned in the episode
>> Supplement Guide for Vegan Kids
>> Swiss study on iodine content of plant-based foods
>> Iodine for vegan kids and teens: what every parent should know about meeting this essential nutrient
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Want to learn what supplements your vegan kids need at each stage of their growth? Grab the FREE Supplement Checklist so you can feel confident you're providing everything they need to support their growth and development.
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Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.com
Instagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition
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Some of the most common challenges I continue to hear from vegan parents like yourself is how to feed, what to cook, and what foods to focus on for your vegan picky eater.
In today’s episode, we discuss a common feeding practice to “get” picky eaters to eat a particular food they’re avoiding or refusing to eat—hiding foods in mixed or prepared dishes. I share my honest thoughts about this feeding practice and what you can do instead to help your picky eater broaden their food acceptance. I’ll also share why chia seeds are a great daily use for supporting the growth of your vegan picky eaters.
Here’s what we cover:
>> A recap of my own experience with picky eating with my oldest daughter
>> The most common food where foods are hidden for picky eaters
>> Why hiding foods for your picky eater is a disservice to their feeding journey
>> How hiding foods can make picky eating behaviors worse
>> The nutrients of chia seeds and why they are great for your vegan picky eater
>> Ways to use chia seeds in your meal planning
Links mentioned in the episode
>> Blog Article - 26 Vegan Meal Ideas for Toddlers and Kids
>> Episode 12 - How I do it: Boost Vegetable Intake with these 5 Strategies
>> Vegan Kids Cookbook
>> FREE Picky Eating Guide
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Want to learn what supplements your vegan kids need at each stage of their growth? Grab the FREE Supplement Checklist so you can feel confident you're providing everything they need to support their growth and development.
Click here to grab the FREE Supplement Checklist
Connect with me:
Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.com
Instagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition
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A child’s eating habits are developed early in childhood and as parents, how we approach feeding our vegan kids directly impacts their eating habits.
In today’s episode, I am sharing my own eating and meal challenges I experienced with my oldest daughter during her time at a new pre-school. I share how her anxiety around food stemmed from the feeding environment she experienced at school and how that impacted her overall eating.
You’ll walk away with knowing what to do at home to foster healthy eating habits long-term and continue supporting your child’s growth.
Here’s what we cover:
>> A look into the four common parental feeding styles and how that impacts a child’s eating
>> How my oldest daughter’s picky eating significantly changed with a certain feeding style and environment at school
>> My top 4 recommendations to do at home to foster healthy eating habits long-term
>> How a child can regulate their own intake with more autonomy
>> What I did to transform meal time battles into more food acceptance
>> The power of food play to help your vegan child try and accept plant-based foods
Links mentioned in the episode
>> Episode 12 - How I do it: Boost vegetable intake with these 5 strategies
>> Vegan Kids Nutrition Blueprint course
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Want to learn what supplements your vegan kids need at each stage of their growth? Grab the FREE Supplement Checklist so you can feel confident you're providing everything they need to support their growth and development.
Click here to grab the FREE Supplement Checklist
Connect with me:
Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.com
Instagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition
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Whether you choose to raise your kids on a vegan diet for ethical reasons or for health reasons or environmental reasons or all the above, you may know that feeding your kids a vegan diet can support their growth and development.
However, many outside the vegan community continue to question whether a vegan diet is actually nutritionally adequate for a child. And even strongly oppose a vegan diet for children, saying a vegan diet is cruel or dangerous for a growing child.
In today’s episode, I am debunking three myths about a vegan diet for children to bring awareness and to finally show that kids who follow a vegan diet can grow into healthy humans.
Here’s what we cover:
>> How a vegan diet can be nutritionally adequate at every stage of growth
>> Why is meat and dairy so central to society’s meal plan?
>> The nutrients that are believed to be missing on a plant-based diet
>> Why non-heme iron from plant-based foods is more advantageous
>> How the animal agriculture industry is one of the biggest industries that intentionally inflict pain and suffering
>> Is a vegan diet more expensive than an omnivore diet?
Links mentioned in the episode
>> Ep 1. Is a vegan diet unsafe for children?
>> Vegan Kids Nutrition Blueprint course
Read the transcript here
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Want to learn what supplements your vegan kids need at each stage of their growth? Grab the FREE Supplement Checklist so you can feel confident you're providing everything they need to support their growth and development.
Click here to grab the FREE Supplement Checklist
Connect with me:
Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.com
Instagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition
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Protein is the primary food to focus our meals around…or is it?
We often hear about the importance of protein and that without enough of it, our bodies can’t thrive—especially that of vegan kids. Many of us want to ensure that our vegan kids are meeting their protein needs but often feel worried they’re not getting enough from the amount they eat at meal times.
In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing the truth about how important protein is for vegan kids and how you can feel reassured that they’re getting enough.
Here’s what we cover:
>> Brief background on the Food Guide Pyramid and how society has placed so much emphasis on protein
>> The two major macronutrients that vegan kids need to support their growth
>> Percent of calories that vegan kids need from protein in their diet
>> Do vegan kids need protein powder?
>> Top sources of plant protein
>> How to ensure you’re meeting your vegan kids protein needs without calculating anything
Links mentioned on this episode
>> Vegan Kids Nutrition Blueprint course
>> Vegan Kids Cookbook
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Want to learn what supplements your vegan kids need at each stage of their growth? Grab the FREE Supplement Checklist so you can feel confident you're providing everything they need to support their growth and development.
Click here to grab the FREE Supplement Checklist
Connect with me:
Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.com
Instagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition
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“How do you respectfully put a baby in a high chair when they're fighting/kicking because they don't like to be strapped in?”
Feeding our vegan kids is hard work and when you add other elements to this, like navigating how to sit your child on their high chair, this task only feels more overwhelming.
In today’s episode, I’m revealing three common reasons why your vegan baby may be resisting sitting in their high chair. You’ll also hear a helpful tool that I use with my two girls that ensures they know what to expect as meal time approaches.
Here’s what we cover:
>> A brief update to how I plan on sharing content on my platforms
>> How a baby communicates about their appetite
>> What to consider when establishing meal time routines/schedules
>> The requirements of a high chair to ensure it’s comfortable for your vegan baby
>> My favorite high chair and the one I use for my two daughters
>> Why portion sizes matter when feeding your vegan baby
>> What I tell my daughters to help them through a transition
Links mentioned in the episode
>> FREE Starting Solids with Baby Led Weaning Guide
>> Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair (affiliate link)
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Want to learn what supplements your vegan kids need at each stage of their growth? Grab the FREE Supplement Checklist so you can feel confident you're providing everything they need to support their growth and development.
Click here to grab the FREE Supplement Checklist
Connect with me:
Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.com
Instagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition
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“Really struggling to see how we can get sufficient choline even with a good spread of plant-based sources”.
This was a message from a vegan parent I received on social media. They have heard that choline is important for the growth of vegan kids but question how to actually meet their child’s needs. And many other vegan parents question too, especially when their vegan child is a picky eater or when they perceive their child isn’t eating enough.
In today’s podcast, I am sharing two simple tips of how you can meet your child’s choline needs on a vegan diet and how choline supports the growth of your vegan kids.
Here’s what we cover:
>> A brief recap of my life events (i.e. I welcomed a new vegan family member!)
>> What is choline and it’s role in supporting a vegan child’s growth and development
>> How much choline do vegan kids need at each stage of growth
>> Plant-based food sources with the highest amount of choline
>> The one plant food that can help meet choline needs for vegan kids
>> How to think about meal planning so that you feel reassured your kids are meeting their choline needs
Links mentioned in the episode
>> Episode 9 - The Most Important Thing to Implement and Help Vegan Kids Try Foods
>> Vegan Kids Nutrition Blueprint course
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References
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Want to learn what supplements your vegan kids need at each stage of their growth? Grab the FREE Supplement Checklist so you can feel confident you're providing everything they need to support their growth and development.
Click here to grab the FREE Supplement Checklist
Connect with me:
Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.com
Instagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition
Send Karla a message
Do you have a picky eater at home? Are you feeling overwhelmed at your vegan child not eating or trying their vegetables? As a vegan parent myself, I know the challenges that come with feeding a child that chooses not to eat their vegetables during a meal. It can bring up feelings of frustration, stress, and anxiety—feelings that I know you can overcome.
Which is why in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtains and sharing my top strategies on what I do at home to help my daughter try and eat her vegetables. When you implement these strategies into your own feeding journey, you’re not only going to feel a sense of relief and excitement in helping your vegan kids boost their vegetable intake but you’ll feel proud of continuing to raise a vegan child with healthful eating habits as well.
Please note that these strategies are not geared toward vegan kids with extreme picky eating, extreme limited food acceptance (less than 5-10 foods), sensory or texture aversions, or other medical condition that may exacerbate picky eating.
Here’s what we cover:
>> The sense of responsibility in parents that trigger our emotions
>> How offering opportunities enables your vegan child to eat vegetables
>> How I offer opportunities to my daughter and the time of day
>> The benefits of serving family style and when you can begin this feeding approach
>> Why involving your vegan kids in food preparation increases vegetable intake
>> An example of how I let my daughter be involved in food prep
>> Why eating vegetables with your kids helps and how I do this with my daughter
>> How having an agenda for our kids doesn’t serve us or our vegan kids and what to do instead
Links mentioned on the podcast:
>> FREE Vegan Picky Eating Guide
>> Episode 9 - The Most Important Thing to Implement and Help Vegan Kids Try Plant Foods
Read the Transcript
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Want to learn what supplements your vegan kids need at each stage of their growth? Grab the FREE Supplement Checklist so you can feel confident you're providing everything they need to support their growth and development.
Click here to grab the FREE Supplement Checklist
Connect with me:
Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.com
Instagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition
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