This is exciting!  With the grandparents’ encouragement, the parents have decided to take the challenge. They say that their list of to do things for the weekend include locating colostrum, infant probiotics, and a non-dairy formula. We are glad to be able to provide them some assistance this weekend in demonstrating how to make a variety of fresh baby foods.

Interestingly, the grandfather’s paternal grandmother was a vegetarian and he’s beginning to lean that way.  Never too late.  This story may take a number of interesting turns.

We have begun following a lovely set of premature twins who currently are experiencing some digestive and immune function deficiencies.  The parent and grandparents have approached the doctors for answers but have not seen the results they desire.  The babies were not breastfed.  They have been challenged to make the following changes to the children’s dietary regimine in a effort to improve their overall health.

1.  No further foods containing animal products (meat and/or dairy).

2.  Introduce cholostrum into their diet

3.  Introduce infant probiotics into their diet.

4.  Make baby food fresh instead of purchasing canned products.

It’s barbecue season and people are pulling out the grills. But what’s a vegan to do when they don’t eat meat?

This week’s show is all about having a great vegan cookout. I share a few tips on grilling, organizing and creating some great vegan dishes for a barbecue that even carnivores will love. You don’t have to be afraid to throw some food on the grill because the Vegan Family Living podcast is here to help you grill it right.

We will be covering this subject this week and next so be sure to tune in.

One of the most difficult thing for most transitioning vegans is the question of “how do I feed my vegan child?” This brings to mind so many other questions and soon a parent can find themselves confused and trying to figure it all out.

I know well the issue because I was there. My oldest son was 10 when got married and I grew very weary of a vegan diet for a growing boy who was near his pre-teen years and would soon start developing into a man with hormones and all other sorts of stuff going on. He would need to be as healthy as possible when those Super growth years hit.

Sometimes it is a challenge for our children to be vegan in a non-vegan environment. Their friends may tease because they do not get the way your child eats. Or when your child goes over a friend’s house for a sleep over it may be difficult for another parent to understand the needs of your child.

These menus are just samples of what you can feed a vegan child and his non-vegans friends. Share these menus with non-vegan parents who may be responsible for feeding your child. Use them to feed your child’s non-vegan friends.