Asian stores always have some of the most interesting vegan/ vegetarian food finds at affordable prices! These are some of my go-to purchases from my local Asian store but I also love their miso paste, black rice, fresh pak choy, sesame oil, frozen veg dumplings and soy sauce. What are your favourite go-to Asian store products?

Here’s the recipe: ✅1 cup dry basmati rice ✅1/4 cup dry red lentils ✅2 1/2 cups water 👉Rinse the rice and lentils in a sieve, add to a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10-20 minutes or until the rice is and lentils are soft. P.s. This is a great one for adding extra nutrition to kids’ diets. Especially those who are a bit picky or who don’t always eat enough protein and iron-rich foods. 👶 Also great for early pregnancy when food aversions/ nausea might make it tricky to eat anything other than plain starches. 🤰

You guys asked, and we delivered! (Albeit some technical glitches with the mics 😂). Today we reviewed: - @real.allulo allulose (gifted) - @smul.lifestyle Tikka Masala - Ms Sweet Hearts peanut date bars Let us know what you would like us to review next!

I’m the least crafty mom out there and the idea of setting up a sensory play session for my kids is nothing short of overwhelming. But I came up with this one a couple of years ago on a day where I was absolutely desperate and it’s been a winner ever since. Both my 1 and 4 year old enjoy it equally and it keeps them busy for a good hour usually. Here’s how to set it up: 1. Take out a muffin tray and fill 6-10 of the slots with any of your dry groceries. I like to leave a few slots empty for them to put things in themselves or mix things in. Think: beans, lentils, rice, cereal, popcorn kernels, oats, flour, seeds, etc. (I know it seems like a waste but I promise you only need a spoon or two of each food). 2. Give each child their filled muffin tray, a mixing bowl, a few spoons, measuring cups/ scooping cups and a jug of water. 3. This is going to get messy so preferably do it outside. Or if inside, put down an old sheet or towel that you don’t mind messing on. 4. Sit back and watch what unfolds. 5. If you really want to take this to the next level, use the leftover dried beans and grains to make a soup/ stew. It’s a great way to reduce food wastage and to give the kids an opportunity to actually taste the foods they engaged with. *Disclaimer: dried beans, seeds, grains, etc. are choking hazards. Don’t do this activity if your child is still at the stage of trying to put everything in their mouth and/ or can’t follow an instruction to not eat the food. Either way, always have an eye on them in case they decide to put something in their mouth.

These are some of my current favourite family meals right now. 🌱. Some quick FAQs: - I’ve been vegan since 2014 and have been helping others with their plant-based nutrition since 2014 too. - I’ve had 2 healthy vegan pregnancies and have been breastfeeding for over 4 years now. - I am a busy working mom so I’ve got minimal time for cooking. I choose convenience where possible. My family meals are always quick and simple. - Yes, I always cook the same meal for the whole family. - No, my kids don’t always love or eat everything I make. But they don’t have to either. I try to always make sure there’s at least one thing on the plate that they will eat so they don’t go hungry. - Yes, my baby eats off a normal ceramic plate and uses normal adult cutlery. No, she doesn’t break anything. She’s learnt not to. - All of these recipes (and more) can be found in my downloadable recipe books, via the link in bio. 💚 - Any other questions for me?

@nadiamulder_rd 's travel diaries from this month's trip to rural Mozambique on site with Akashinga: 🌴 Eating plant-based in Mozambique is not easy. But Akashinga has made it their mission to fully embody wild life conservation, by excluding animal products from their menu. Nadia visited their Mozambique camps this month for nutrition advocacy, some extra training, awareness sessions and support on the ground so that those who dedicate their lives to protecting and restoring African landscapes are supported with good nutrition and equipped with practical nutrition knowledge, especially those who cook for the Akashinga rangers. She spent some time focusing on systems and community development as the area’s number of wildlife sightings has reduced to almost none indirectly due to poverty, frequent cyclones and floods, ongoing political unrest and the aftermath of the civil war. Akashinga not only protects the African landscapes, but strives to uplift those who call it their home. And with the first veggie garden sprouting, so does new hope💚 #womeninconservation #akashinga #thebraveones #plantbasedinafrica #mozambique #vegan

Dietitians who don’t body shame their patients, say what?? Just here to spread the message that all bodies are worthy of love and respect (and adequate nutrition!), no matter their shape and size. Would love to hear if you’ve ever been body shamed for having a bigger or rounder belly? Or ever been mistaken for being pregnant because of this? If so, please know that rounder bellies outside of pregnancy are common, normal and often healthy. Bigger bellies outside of pregnancy are common, normal and often healthy. A protective layer of fat over your organs and uterus is normal and healthy. A super flat belly is probably the exception to the norm. Let’s normalise normal bodies again.

Braaibroodjies, but make them heart-healthy! 🌱🔥 We’ve given this South African braai classic a plant-based twist to create a golden, crispy, and heart-healthy toastie braaied to perfection. As registered dietitians we make it our business to bust nutrition myths online. Today we’ll bust some margarine-related ones. ❌Myth 1: Trans fats in margarine spreads are toxic and harmful. ✅Fact: SA Regulations (R. 127, 2011) control the trans fat content in food products, ensuring they are safe for consumption. ❌Myth 2: Seed oils are harmful because it causes inflammation. ✅Fact: Omega-6 fatty acids in seed oils are essential for your body’s function, repair and a healthy immune system. Healthy inflammation is a natural part of your immune system’s response to illness and helps you recover. ❌Myth 3: Heating any seed oil creates harmful toxins. ✅Fact: While reheating oils repeatedly can likely have negative health impacts, many seed oil products, like Flora, is stable at standard cooking temperatures, making it suitable for single use, high-heat applications like cooking and braaing. ❌Myth 4: Seed oils don’t provide any nutritional benefits. ✅Fact: Seed oils, like those in Flora, are rich in Vitamin E and omega 3, which supports a healthy heart and immune system. ☝️Remember: Consuming a variety of fat sources, including seed oil products, provides essential nutrients that can be hard to obtain for some and supports good health. Flora Plant Spread is endorsed by the Heart & Stroke Foundation of South Africa, making it a heart-smart choice for Veganuary and beyond.💚 #Flora #FloraPlantSpread #MyHeartBeatsFor #FloraLoveYourHeart