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THIS chowder, more specifically, is the bomb diggity! It's luscious, hearty, creamy & dreamy! It feels all cheezy and indulgent even though there is not a spec of vegan cheese in it. Utter trickery, I tell you!

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My Favorite Books for Raising Plant-based Vegan Kids!

If you are transitioning your family to eating more plants and have questions like:

  • - Where do I start? (Right here!)

  • - Is it healthy for them? (You betchya!)

…and more questions, I have your back!

If you have been eating plant based &/or vegan for a while but are looking for resources to keep you, and the kids in your life, engaged and inspired, these are great for you too!

Here are my favorite books for helping me raise plant based vegan kids:

Nourish book by Reshma Shah & Brenda Davis

Nourish

by Reshma Shah, MD, MPH & Brenda Davis, RD

  • The Definitive Plant-based Nutrition Guide for Families

  • Part educational, part inspirational, and part recipes & guides.

  • Delicious recipes! Many of which I have posted reviews on. Check out my Nourish IG Guide here.

  • The Nourish website has excellent resources: nourishthebook.com

  • Follow @reshmashah on IG for more recipes, education, inspiration & wisdom!

  • Follow @brendadavisrd on IG. She is a legend in the field of plant based nutrition and utterly charming to listen to. She is not super active on social media, but can be found as a guest on a plethora of podcasts, and has several excellent books. Check her out at: brendadavisrd.com.

A Parent's Guide to Intuitive Eating book by Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster

A PARENT’S GUIDE TO INTUITIVE EATING

by Yami Carzorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MS, FAAP

  • How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy

  • Walks you through the powers of intuitive eating, body acceptance, what to eat, feeding at different stages of childhood, eating styles, lifestyle habits, and eating concerns like picky eating and disordered eating.

  • Has recipes sprinkled throughout, based on phase of childhood and the needs for each period of growth.

  • Dr. Yami also has an awesome podcast, offers coaching, and a stellar website of resources! Follow her on IG @thedoctoryami.

RUBY ROTH Books

All of them!

THE HELP YOURSELF COOKBOOK FOR KIDS

  • A book made especially for kids to cook from! Amazing graphics, delicious & fun recipes! One of my all time faves!! A great book for adults too, even if there are no kids in your household. A really delightful addition to any home.

V IS FOR VEGAN

  • An ABC book about being kind.

THAT'S WHY WE DON"T EAT ANIMALS

  • A book about our animal friends that shows the light and the dark side of their lives. Small explanations about the cruelty of animal agriculture harms them, us and our planet, in a way that is appropriate for children.

VEGAN IS LOVE

  • Addresses topics such as zoos, aquariums, rodeos, clothing, and more. Explains how the choices we make are powerful, and how, with love, we can take action.

  • Follow Ruby Roth on IG @wedonteatanimals and check our her shop.

SIMPLE HAPPY KITCHEN

by Miki Mottes

  • An Illustrated Guide for Your Plant-Based Life.

  • Loaded with recipes and guides to help you eat your plants! Plus its graphically really fun for the whole family.

  • Follow them on IG @simple_happy_kitchen, and check out all their resources online. We love their cookbook, coloring book, and have the posters taped to the inside of our kitchen cabinets where the kids can see them. 

CLIMATE ACTION

by Seymour Simon

  • What Happened and What We Can Do

  • A fascinating and harrowing look at climate change, what we've done to our planet, and what we can do to make a difference.

  • Check out his website at seymoursimon.com for more science books & free resources for kids and educators.

  • Thought not very active on social media, you can still follow him on IG at @seymoursimon_books

There are loads of other resources available! These are just some of the ones that we have come across and enjoy regularly. I encourage you to dive into being open and encouraging with the kids in your life. The more they know about how our food choices have an impact, the more empowered they will feel. And you may just find, the compassion and kindness of veganism aligns deeply with the innate compassion and kindness in their hearts. 

For more inspiration and ideas about eating more plants, veganism, and plant-based lifestyle, follow me on IG @ifican.change

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Much love to you and any littles in your life. If you have any questions or would like me to cover this more, please do not hesitate to reach out. Xo, Lani