37: Plant based from birth to pregnancy: what you need to know
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Alexandra Caspero MA, RD, CLT, RYT, is owner of Delish Knowledge and author of Fresh Italian Cooking for the New Generation. Her award-winning blog, Delish Knowledge, focuses on making whole-food, vegetarian eating deliciously simple.
Alex is the co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors, an evidence-based platform that helps parents navigate the world of plant-based prenatal and pediatric nutrition. She is the co-author of the best-selling book, The Plant-Based Baby + Toddler. Additionally, she is the co-author of Joyful Eating, Nourished Life, which helps others discover a happier, healthier relationship with food and their body.
What we talked about:
4:05- Alex’s tricks for making delicious oatmeal
5:45- Alex’s journey to having a more plant focused diet
9:50- The Plant Based Baby and Toddler book
15:45- Nutrition suggestions for pregnancy
19:05- Best prenatal supplements
24:15- Recommendations for taming nausea during pregnancy
27:50- Nutrition while breastfeeding
30:15- Plant based formula options and thoughts on formula
35:20- Thoughts on rice cereal for babies
39:25- Tips for baby led weaning
43:20- Overcoming the fear of not getting enough protein with a plant based diet
47:10- Helping people to find their “happy weight” vs their ideal weight
51:45- Wrap-up
Show notes:
The Plant Based Baby and Toddler book
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