by Melanie Darnell | Jun 9, 2015 | Recipes, Smoothies
There are several key vitamins and minerals pregnant moms need in their diet. I’m going to briefly share what they are, how you can get them from whole food sources, and provide you with a tasty smoothie recipe which incorporates everything you need. Folic Acid It’s...
by Melanie Darnell | Jun 1, 2015 | Baby-Led Weaning, Recipes
In a previous post I explained why Paul and I have chosen a vegan lifestyle for our family. I would now like to share what we have learned about providing Sage with the nutrients he needs as a growing vegan toddler. Neither Paul or I grew up as vegans. And, most...
by Melanie Darnell | May 12, 2015 | Baby-Led Weaning, Recipes
Next to diapers and wipes, the most important items in my diaper bag are the snacks! We try to eat most of our meals at home, but Sage is a hungry boy so I always pack several snacks for him when we are out. A well-fed toddler is a happy (and healthy) one! What I look...
by Melanie Darnell | May 2, 2015 | Recipes, Vegan Meals
People become vegans for many different reasons; whether it’s for animal rights, environmentalism, health reasons, or the simple fact you don’t like the taste of dairy or meat products. Today, I would like to share my journey into veganism and why I chose this path...
by Melanie Darnell | Apr 6, 2015 | Recipes, Smoothies
Antioxidants come up frequently in discussions about wellness, healthy eating and preventing diseases. These powerful nutrients, which mostly come from the fresh fruits and vegetables we eat, prohibit (and in some cases prevent), the oxidation of other molecules in...
by Melanie Darnell | Mar 4, 2015 | Baby-Led Weaning, Recipes
Let’s start with the basic question: What is Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)? Simply, BLW is feeding your children real whole foods when they are ready to introduce solids at six months of age. Many people start solids with rice cereal and purees. BLW takes a different...