So you are thinking about going vegan, awesome! Today go out and pick up some milk… um… not the cow stuff. Try some Soy Milk, Rice Milk or Almond milk. I haven’t run into many grocery stores that at least do not carry soy – but generally you can find almond, soy, rice in grocery food stores.
Try some on your favorite cereal or make a smoothie!
*note* sometimes these products are not where you think they should be. They might be found with the cereals, in the baking aisles, and sometimes they are in the produce section. When in doubt, ask!
One of the nut milks that’s really surprised me is hazelnut milk. It’s really tasty! Pacific Natural Foods makes some and it runs about $2.50 for one of the asceptic containters… not too bad.
oh that’s awesome, I haven’t tried hazelnut milk. My husband is allergic to nuts and soy (well we’re working on that) so he’s been giving rice milk a try. Thanks for the great tip!
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I am so glad that I found your blog today. About 8 weeks ago I went vegetarian (mostly Vegan with the exception of mozzarella cheese which I have no good reason for still wanting and eating) – I had been breastfeeding my daughter for the past 8 months and when my milk supply changed and her sleeping habits changed I got worried, called my doctor and asked if it was about the vegetarian shift and I was basically chastised by every one. I became so worried that I was harming my baby I started eating meat and cheese again. The milk supply and the bad sleeping continued and I felt so angry that I had given up something that was making ME feel better. Thank you for re-inspiring me.
Hi Cass,
Thanks for stopping in. Have you looked for some vegan mom blogs? Also, my friend Ryan just wrote a great article on his little girl and her being vegan that you might want to check out here:
http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2009/04/03/raising-a-vegan-kid-the-first-2-12-years/
And then check out these vegan moms:
http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/
http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/
http://veganmama.com/
(just a few to get you started)
You can make the switch back, and because you have done it before, know that you can do it again. Think of all of the amazing health benefits for you and for your child, and what you are teaching her!