That's a valid question! Why DO we need to take vitamin B12, vitamin D, DHA/EPA, and iodine on a plant-based/vegan diet in order to avoid deficiencies when there aren't any required supplements on an omnivore diet? Because society caters to omnivores. Let me explain. The government has mandated certain foods be fortified in order to avoid… Continue reading If A Plant-Based Diet Is So Great, Then Why Are Supplements Necessary?
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Vegan Walnut Pesto
Pesto is one of my favourite go-to pasta sauces. I can whip it up in under 5 mins and it’s also flavourful enough to use as a dip with chips or a spread on a sandwich. It’s also my daughter’s favourite pizza sauce - she wasn’t able to eat tomatoes for a few years back… Continue reading Vegan Walnut Pesto
Creamy Spaghetti With Sweet Potatoes, Hemp Seeds and Goat Cheese (Vegetarian And Gluten-Free)
I've been making this recipe for a few years now and after altering it a few times it has now become a favourite. The original recipe was from EatingWell but I wanted to make the sauce a little simpler while adding more protein, iron, and healthy fat. I took out the tomatoes, vinegar and lemon… Continue reading Creamy Spaghetti With Sweet Potatoes, Hemp Seeds and Goat Cheese (Vegetarian And Gluten-Free)
Loaded Vegetarian Nachos With Lentils And Blackbeans
I've recently been letting my daughter decide the menu for one night a week and tonight she decided she wanted nachos for dinner. Now I obviously wasn't going to allow her to just eat chips and cheese for dinner so I decided to make loaded nachos with plenty of veggies and vegetarian protein. My daughter… Continue reading Loaded Vegetarian Nachos With Lentils And Blackbeans
“Refried” Bean Quesadillas
This healthy dinner recipe is a favourite in my house (my daughter even requests that I pack leftovers in her school lunch). It's filling but not too heavy and it's loaded with healthy ingredients. It can be made into a wrap or burrito instead of a quesadilla if you prefer (I find that when using… Continue reading “Refried” Bean Quesadillas
Nutrition Counselling For Plantbased Families 