Kids
Lawmakers Aim to Ban Processed Meat From All NYC Public Schools
Concerned with the health of students, several New York City lawmakers want to ban all processed meats from public schools. City Council members introduced a new resolution called “Ban the Baloney” at the request of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, who went vegan after struggling with chronic health problems. “We cannot continue feeding our children substances […]
Young Entrepreneur Brings Vegan Nutrition Education to Disadvantaged Communities
In America alone, more than 23 million children face an increased risk of disease, including obesity, type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Seventeen-year-old health activist and vegan Haile Thomas believes the problem stems from a lack of education for young people surrounding health and nutrition. In a recent video by NowThis, Haile discusses the non-profit […]
LA’s Vegan School Lunch Program Could Be Served to 650,000 Students Due to Popularity
The vegan school lunch pilot program that launched at the start of the 2017-2018 school year in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has been so successful this year that the district’s Food Services Division says it’s going to recommend that every school in the district — the second largest school district in the […]
Vegan Alternatives Favoured by Companies Creating Probiotic Products for Kids
Once upon a time, it was commonly fed to children, that in order to grow up big and strong, your bones need milk and cheese and all things dairy. However, this is no longer the common belief amongst many doctors. Due to the galactose present in milk, the consumption of the white stuff is actually […]
20 Easy And Healthy, Kid-Approved Recipes For Lunchbox Snacks
Updated October 4, 2019. Are you stuck for vegan lunch ideas and recipes? Every child needs a nutritious, tasty lunch to power them through the school day. Vegan foods — especially nuts and seeds — are packed with protein and will provide the energy and brainpower your child needs to tackle whatever the afternoon brings. […]