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Comment on Whole Wheat Banana Blueberry Muffins by Nesting & Busy Bags! « Enjoying Each Moment

Nesting & Busy Bags! « Enjoying Each Moment — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:21:48 +0000

[...] recipe we are going to try for a snack or breakfast option found at The Vegan Mom. We are going to try ours with a gluten-free flour and see how they come [...]

Comment on Whole Wheat Banana Blueberry Muffins by Matt @ FaveHealthyRecipes

Matt @ FaveHealthyRecipes — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:36:41 +0000

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Comment on Raising a Vegan Family In A “Non-Vegan” World by The Vegan Mom

The Vegan Mom — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:09:18 +0000

Hi Amy,
So happy to hear that you & your family are going vegan! You are going to feel great! Don’t get overwhelmed about birthday parties & school lunches. You will just have to do some extra planning. There are many wonderful Vegan cake recipes out there, and no one at the party will no the difference! I have been told by many omnivores, that my “Vegan” cupcakes are the best they have ever had!! You can serve the kids cheese-less pizzas or jam tea sandwiches (I did for my daughter’s last b-day party) the kids gobbled them up!! As for school lunches, pb&j, hummus wraps, pasta, dinner leftovers, raw veggies & guacamole, soy yogurt, bean salad etc… you don’t need meat to make a tasty lunch! As for breakfast, we make vegan pancakes, waffles, cereal with almond milk, oatmeal & fruit.
And don’t be worried about ordering pizza! We have pizza every week! I get artichokes, pineapple, garlic & olive oil. (no cheese) Best pizza ever!
Seafood is not vegan. Fish can be just as dangerous to our health as meat. Fish is often loaded with toxins & Dr. Colin Campbell, (author of The China Study, please read) believes that it leads to disease, just like other meats do.
Have fun with your new vegan lifestyle~feel empowered to encourage others to make the switch too! I can’t imagine our life any other way!

Comment on Whole Wheat Banana Blueberry Muffins by The Vegan Mom

The Vegan Mom — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:53:01 +0000

Thank you for the great feedback!! Glad you & your kids enjoyed the muffins!:)

Comment on Raising a Vegan Family In A “Non-Vegan” World by Amy Savoie

Amy Savoie — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:41:14 +0000

Thank you soo very much for this post? My husband and I just decided to start a Vegan diet for our family Today!!! We are the last people you would ever guess would do it. We are known for my cooking and his grilling skills, but after extensive research I have been doing for my dad with Parkinson’s, I came to the conclusions this is the healthiest lifestyle out there. we are soo excited and very motivated, but I am overwhelmed. I too am scared about the idea of school lunches, and the nights when i just want to order pizza, or what to serve next week at my daughters birthday party. What kind of cake, etc. I plan to start reading anything and everything I can and this is a great start.What about seafood? Breakfast ideas? I would love any other advice you can share. May God Bless you as you bless others with this website!! love, Amy

Comment on Whole Wheat Banana Blueberry Muffins by Shawna

Shawna — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:30:08 +0000

Thanks for a great recipe! They’re delicious and my kids gobbled them up! I’m always looking for baked good recipes using whole wheat flour and white sugar alternatives, so this is perfect!!

I just found your site recently and will defintely be back!

Comment on Whole Wheat Banana Blueberry Muffins by frugalfeeding

frugalfeeding — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:46:35 +0000

Yum! I shall have to try wholewheat muffins! They sound so nutritious.

Comment on Do Vegan Parents Raise More “Ethically Aware” Children? by The Vegan Mom

The Vegan Mom — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:15:36 +0000

Hi Lisa,
PLEASE don’t ever feel guilty not cooking meat for your kids! You would not feel guilty for holding back excessive antibiotics, steroids or pesticides from their growing bodies. And this is what you are doing when you stop feeding them animal products. You don’t need to show them PETA videos, but how about Food Inc. or Forks Over Knives. Both are good documentaries without graphic abuse footage. It is not easy to go Vegan for most kids. But it is possible. Hope you can do Vegan meals a few times a week to start… Good luck!

Comment on Raising a Vegan Family In A “Non-Vegan” World by The Vegan Mom

The Vegan Mom — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:06:59 +0000

Best of luck on your new Vegan lifestyle. It is such an amazing way to live! It’s healthy & compassionate at the same time! Your child is so blessed to have such a great start in life! Subscribe to Veg News, it is a wealth of important information!

Comment on Raising a Vegan Family In A “Non-Vegan” World by The Vegan Mom

The Vegan Mom — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:04:12 +0000

Hi Kim,
Thanks for the comment. I am happy to hear that you are doing so well on your Vegan diet! It’s amazing how our bodies thrive without animal products. I wish you lots of luck with your kids, I know that dropping meat, dairy & eggs is tough for young people. Especially because the world we live in is so obsessed with animal derived foods! Remember one thing though, you are their mother, the strongest advocate for your children’s health! No one has more power, to set their growing bodies up for a life of optimum health and vitality than you do. I can’t tell you what to do, but don’t stop trying to Veganize your household. I was lucky, it took 24 hours to clean out my kitchen. But I realize that is rare. My son was 9 at the time, and he is a healthy, happy, athletic 12 year old Vegan now. He is educated about animal welfare, environmental issues & nutrition. He reads every label to double check that it is vegan.
Follow Dr. Colin Campbell & Dr. Joel Fuhrman. They will explain that plants are all we need to live healthy, and usually disease free lives. Keep in touch!