March 13, 2023

7 Tips for Raising Vegan Kids

 


🧡1••• Let them make their OWN CHOICES. Lead them and be a positive role model but also let them have some control over their bodies and their decisions. In our experience, our children make healthier decisions when not pressured. 


🧡2••• Get them involved in the COOKING and lunchbox planning. This allows them to ask questions and also let’s them bring up any worries in regards to having a different lunch or food to their friends. We take our kids to the grocery store to let them choose which lunchbox items they would like for the week. 


🧡3••• Keep an open line of COMMUNICATION. Let them ask questions and feel comfortable in voicing their concerns. Jerome and I always try to remember that they are only human and being different is hard for a little person. 


🧡4••• Prepare to COMPROMISE. No lifestyle is perfect especially when planning for another person. Prepare to compromise at some point. Just remember - they won’t remember the piece of birthday cake they wanted but they will remember how they felt at the birthday party. 


🧡5••• PLAN! Plan your meals and lunch boxes to make sure everyone feels happy and has bellies full of nutritious food. Try a new recipe every week to keep it exciting! 


🧡6••• Find other vegan kids for them to play with! A sense of COMMUNITY brings comfort. You can find local plant based Facebook groups. 


🧡7••• EDUCATE! Explain the health benefits and let them be confident in explaining their lifestyle to others. If they are informed about their choices, they will be able to answer questions and not feel intimidated. We purchased kids vegan books to help explain certain aspects of the vegan world. 


I hope this helps! Comment below if YOU have any tips to help other vegan families 🌱🌱🌱


May 21, 2022

What is Vegan at Bakers Delight?

 


This list was created to help those who are looking for vegan options. Yes, the company itself isn't vegan and prepares/sells non-vegan products. However, the point of this is to show what can be purchased. Hopefully, a push for more vegan products will have a positive influence on these companies. Feel free to add to the list or remove from the list by commenting on this post. Remember, be kind. We don't need those wearing grumpy pants.

If you want to add or remove to the list, make sure attach a quote, link or photo that proves the change.

Disclaimer: This is an AUSTRALIAN list. Products may be different in other countries. Ingredients and products are always subject to change. This is a guide only. Always check before consuming.


Last updated: 21st May 2022


There is actually SO many vegan options... its quite surreal. 
Check out their list of vegan products HERE so you can see photos too.


Savouries:
  • Vegan friendly cheesy bite - hotdog, cheese and pizza sauce
  • Vegan friendly Margherita pizza
  • Vegan friendly Mediterranean pizza

  • Vegan friendly Cheesymite Scroll

Breads, Rolls and Loaves:
  • Nearly every BASIC bread, vienna, loaf and bread roll (Have to ask at each individual store). Didn't see one basic loaf or roll that wasn't vegan.
  • Pumpkin bread cob loaf
  • Pumpkin bread loaf
  • Wholemeal pizza bases
  • The fruit loaves
  • Chia and fruit buns
  • Hot cross buns, fruit buns AND fruitless buns

Sweets:
  • Apple and cinnamon scroll
  • Apple and cinnamon teatime
  • Apple and walnut log, ring, swirl AND scroll
  • Apple log AND scroll
  • Apricot delight log AND scroll
  • Boston bun
  • Blueberry bunlet
  • Cinnamon log
  • Chocolate fondant mini finger buns - 4 pack
  • Choc fondant finger bun
  • Coffee and date log AND roll
  • Coffee scrolls
  • Finger buns - different colours and sprinkles
  • Fun buns
  • Iced buns
  • Jam bunlet
  • Jam log
  • Jam scroll


May 4, 2022

Tips to Help Morning Sickness on a Vegan Diet

 If anyone can write a post about morning sickness, it would be me! Three pregnancies and three HORRIBLE experiences with morning sickness. I went through more than 20 to 30 weeks (with each pregnancy) of intense vomiting, nights of sleeping next to the toilet, hospital trips for the drip and binge eating to try and make the nausea go away. It was TERRIBLE!!! Just know that you are not alone. They say that more than 70% of pregnant women will have some form of morning sickness during their pregnancy. It can actually be seen as a GOOD sign! In fact, a study in 2016 revealed that morning sickness was a great indicator of a strong and healthy pregnancy! Yay! 

The crazy thing is that there are foods which seriously help my morning sickness such as hash browns, coke and hot chips but I just don't want to keep eating naughty things! It is such a struggle between eating well for your growing baby but also getting relief. All I can say is just do what you can. Its all about survival and just try to get through the horrible times. It is just temporary and will be over soon... but I know more than anyone that it is seriously the worst feeling in the world.

If you are struggling with nausea and vomiting (like I am as I am writing this) try some of the remedies below and find out what works for you!


TIPS:

  • Eat often. An empty stomach normally triggers more nausea.
  • Keep vomit bags handy. All through the car, your handbag, baby bag, the house etc... you will need it!
  • Keep snacks on you at all times. Have snacks handy whenever you leave the house.
  • Try to limit travel. Driving can trigger the nausea and vomiting.
  • Keep a food diary and list which foods help and trigger you. Keep the good options stocked in your house at all times.
  • Head over to the emergency department if you feel like your vomiting is getting out of control. I find that going on the drip makes you feel like a new person for a couple of days!


FOODS TO HELP:

  • Crackers
  • Carby things - breads, wraps, pasta
  • Hot chips or chop up potatoes and make your own. This is healthier!
  • Soda water or fizzy drinks
  • Ginger biscuits
  • Dark chocolate. Not sure why but it really helped me. I would smash down dark chocolate lindt bunnies
  • Dried fruit really helped
  • Bananas
  • Toast - especially vegemite on toast


MEDICATION + REMEDIES

  • Some people find travel sickness wrist bands can help
  • Apparently acupuncture can really help some people
  • Vitamin B6 supplements
  • Medication prescribed by your doctor. I personally didn't use any as I didn't like the side effects but do your own research and see how you feel about the options. 



May 3, 2022

What is Vegan at Mad Mex Australia?


This list was created to help those who are looking for vegan options. Yes, the company itself isn't vegan and prepares/sells non-vegan products. However, the point of this is to show what can be purchased. Hopefully, a push for more vegan products will have a positive influence on these companies. Feel free to add to the list or remove from the list by commenting on this post. Remember, be kind. We don't need those wearing grumpy pants.

If you want to add or remove to the list, make sure attach a quote, link or photo that proves the change.

Disclaimer: This is an AUSTRALIAN list. Products may be different in other countries. Ingredients and products are always subject to change. This is a guide only. Always check before consuming.

Last updated: 3rd May 2022



Burritos:
  • Vegan spicy chicken burrito

Fillings/Extras/Others:
  • Vegan spicy chicken
  • Vegan veggie rancheros with tofu
  • Black beans
  • Pinto beans
  • Vegan cheese
  • Chipotle cream
  • Taco shells
  • Guacamole
  • Rice
  • Corn and pineapple salsa
  • Salsa Pico De Gallo
  • Salsa Picante
  • Salsa Verde
  • Salsa Roasted Tomarto
  • Taco tortillas

Snacks:
  • Corn Chips




What is Vegan at Zambrero Australia?

 
This list was created to help those who are looking for vegan options. Yes, the company itself isn't vegan and prepares/sells non-vegan products. However, the point of this is to show what can be purchased. Hopefully, a push for more vegan products will have a positive influence on these companies. Feel free to add to the list or remove from the list by commenting on this post. Remember, be kind. We don't need those wearing grumpy pants.

If you want to add or remove to the list, make sure attach a quote, link or photo that proves the change.

Disclaimer: This is an AUSTRALIAN list. Products may be different in other countries. Ingredients and products are always subject to change. This is a guide only. Always check before consuming.

Last updated: 3rd May 2022



Mains:
  • Vegan burrito
  • Vegan burrito bowl
  • Nachos, tacos and quesadillas all with the vegan cheese and sour cream option 

Extras:
  • Vegan sour cream
  • Vegan cheese - they use BioCheese
  • Spiced cauliflower