By Erika Krebs
Dear Erika, We are newly vegan, and as I was shopping for Halloween treats, I realized that my daughter might feel completely left out for Trick-or-Treating. What do other vegans do? —Carlee, Providence, Rhode Island Dear Carlee, I get this […]
By Ashlee Cartwright
Dissection. The word alone makes me cringe, never mind the actual act of dissection. Even before my more vocal animal advocate days, dissecting animals in the classroom didn’t sit well with me. In fact, refusing to dissect a frog in […]
By Anya Todd, R.D., L.D.
I keep hearing from friends and family that I should not be feeding my children soy foods. Is there any truth to their concern? Oy, the great soy debate. There is reason for concern related to soy, but probably not […]
By Erika Krebs
Dear Erika, I’m headed out of town for a girl’s weekend getaway. I am so excited, but I’m afraid of what my husband will feed my daughter. He doesn’t cook and eats meat. Any suggestions? —Susan, Louisville, KY Dear Susan, […]
By Anya Todd, R.D., L.D.
Are any omega-3 supplements appropriate for young children or should we just put flax powder on everything? Let’s start with a quick lesson on omega-3 fatty acids. First, there is the type called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is considered an […]
By Erika Krebs
Dear Erika, I’m new to this whole vegan thing. I’ve read so much about soy being a great source of protein. I don’t even know where to start. Do you have any suggestions on how to add it to my […]
By Ashlee Cartwright
It is sad, but true—there are now seven states that have “ag gag” laws in effect. The North Carolina legislature just recently voted to override the governor’s veto of an ag gag bill introduced this year. Ag gag, or anti-whistleblower, […]
By Anya Todd, R.D., L.D.
My midwife is really ignorant about vegan diets. Is there a web site or book you’d recommend that will help her understand nutrition during a vegan pregnancy? Sadly, the majority of healthcare professionals are not knowledgeable about vegan diets, especially […]
By Erika Krebs
Dear Erika, I have a mother-in-law who brings a meat dish to our Sunday get-together dinners. I find this quite offensive since she knows that we are all vegan. Should I ask her to stop? —Taylor, Ann Arbor, MI Dear […]
By Ashlee Cartwright
We send our children off to school, hoping they are well taken care of and in good hands. They can have the best teachers, which is comforting, but what about the food that our schools are serving our children? As […]
By Anya Todd, R.D., L.D.
Our doctor is worried that a vegan diet doesn’t have enough fat to support our 15-month-old’s brain development. Should this be a concern? What are the best ways to add more fat to her diet? Fat is certainly an important […]
By Erika Krebs
Dear Erika, What is your favorite bean and why? –Kyle, Grand Rapids, MI Hi Kyle, Hands down, edamame! It is so versatile and kids love it! It can be eaten as a snack, a dish, used in soups, and even […]
By Anya Todd, R.D., L.D.
I just learned that I’m 6 weeks pregnant! Is there a good vitamin supplement for vegan pregnancy? First and foremost, I like to stress that women of child-bearing age who could potentially become pregnant should attempt to eat a well-balanced […]
By Erika Krebs
Dear Erika, My son ONLY eats pasta. Help! –Rowen, Jackson, MS Hi Rowen, I think I have been faced with an ultimate picky eater. My husband doesn’t like spicy foods or “white foods” (huh??). This rules out rice, pasta, potatoes, […]
By Anya Todd, R.D., L.D.
Both of our kids (ages 3 and 1) are sensitive to soy. What protein sources are the best alternatives? Despite most people associating vegans with tofu as our only protein source, there are options beyond soy. Beans, nuts, seeds (and […]
