Vegan Kids Nutrition
Have you ever wanted expert advice on how to feed your kids a vegan diet so that you can leave behind that little doubt in the back of your mind? Karla Moreno-Bryce, a vegan, Registered Dietitian, and mom to two girls, created the Vegan Kids Nutrition Podcast to give you tips and strategies on how to help you feel confident as a vegan parent. Each episode focuses on a specific topic that you may be struggling with, where Karla shares tips and strategies to help you feed your vegan kids with more confidence. You'll learn behind the scenes strategies of how Karla feeds her own daughters. This show is about sharing Karla's own philosophies, evidence-based nutrition information, and insights on raising kids on a vegan lifestyle to help you feel empowered of your choice and reassurance in meeting their nutritional requirements. No matter where in your vegan journey you may be, you'll discover strategies you can implement right away to feel supported so you can ultimately feel proud as a vegan parent and have peace of mind you're doing the right things.
Vegan Kids Nutrition
Ep. 22 Plant-based Meals in Schools with Jodi Gruhn
Have you ever wished your child's school offered more plant-based meal options? You're not alone! Many vegan and plant-based families struggle with the lack of meal choices that fit our dietary needs in schools.
In this episode, Karla sits down with Jodi Gruhn to discuss the growing interest of plant-based meals in schools. Jodi shares her insights, her work through Wholesome Minnesota, and tips on how parents can advocate for healthier meal options in educational settings.
Here's what we covered:
- Jodi's journey to transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle
- The role of Wholesome Minnesota in promoting and helping implement plant-based meals in schools and other institutions
- Addressing the cost concerns associated with plant-based products in schools
- Insights of what school nutrition leaders are saying about plant-based meals in school settings
- Why creating collaborations with school nutrition leaders is important
- What are ways we can make plant-based meals appealing to all students?
- What schools are currently doing to bring culturally appropriate meals and bring inclusivity to students
- Tips for parents and caregivers on advocating for plant-based options in their children's schools
Links shared in the episode:
- Wholesome Minnesota website
- Jodi Ghrun contact information: jodi.gruhn (a) exploreveg (dot) org
- {Blog} Vegan School Lunch Ideas
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