Plant-Based Kids | What My Kids Eat in a Day

[@TheADAKing]

This is awesome!! You got your kids eating healthier than 99% of adults and they seem to love it.. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@SueAndrews-s2g]

Nutrition.....let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food 😊

[@lindsibelvin9323]

Your little ones are so precious. I’m a teen and it is my dream to one day have kids as well, after marriage. They are so well mannered and reverent.

[@dangosbee]

Brainwashing.

[@dangosbee]

@@andreadoolan416 meat heals.

[@dangosbee]

@@andreadoolan416the human body, we're omnivorous after all.

[@dangosbee]

@andreadoolan416 I slaughter my own animals so I know exactly where my food comes from. You think obliterating mice and other creatures to save your vegetables is any different? Hypocrisy at its finest.

[@dangosbee]

@@andreadoolan416you think that's rude? Welcome to the Internet.

[@annabelw5088]

What lovely kids

[@rosemarielyons753]

A Family that Pray together stay together, thank you i have a stomach problem a d fatty liver i will have to try this way.

[@Ketutar]

Your family looks so wonderful 🙂 And it's great you take the kids into preparing the foods, so they know what they eat, and learn to cook and feed themselves. Really great! That "spinach in smoothie" trick is also great. I would like to say something about children's diet. Children eat what their parents eat. I used to be really picky with my food when I was little, but I decided already as a teenager, that I wouldn't forward that "bad habit" to my children, and I would eat what I wanted my children to eat from the day they were born. There are some things that taste "bad" for children when they are small, (like cabbages) and of course, they shouldn't be eating things they are intolerant or allergic to, so one needs to be mindful of those, but other than that - children eat what their parents eat. Also, small children will not starve when there's food available. It will not harm them if they skip a couple of meals, so don't give in to the whining that they want pizza or chicken nuggets or what ever it is they want in stead of the food the rest of the family eats. One thing about that, though. Don't make eating and food a bad experience. If your child doesn't want to taste a new thing, let them not taste it. Don't make them something else to replace it (unless they genuinely think it tastes bad, or have allergy issues), but see that there is enough familiar food they like on the table so that they don't need to choose between going hungry or eating things they don't want to eat. That is how you give your children eating disorders and confirm their negative attitudes about food. Like, if you introduce a new pasta sauce, the kids should be able to eat the pasta as it is without the sauce, or eat a bit of bread if they don't want to eat the soup. Or just eat the potatoes from the soup, and so on. All the meals should be eaten with the parents, so that the kids learn proper table manners and their eating is not the focus of the event. Even the pickiest kids could taste something they see others eating and when the food refusal doesn't become a show.

[@nataliemorrow500]

What an adorable, sweet family!!

[@nasiaab.9722]

Love the prayer!!!

[@screamqueen4282]

What a healthy, adorable family!

[@Discovering.jess.]

You are so right! It is very difficult to find plant based family channels! I am grateful to have found yours

[@elianakarten9972]

This was so nice good bless and protect your family. We learned a lot.

[@nancynahnigoh3550]

Awesome

[@aliciafoote9240]

Thank You Jesus for Good Food! 🤗💕🌈

[@SueAndrews-s2g]

Love your healthy video 😊....what a charming and adorable mum and family of little ones....high five to all your healthy choices 🤚

[@eugenianektaridou2804]

What a beautiful family! 🤩

[@victoriaputureanu7783]

Congratulations!

[@AileenBarker]

That oatmeal looks so good! My kids love it too. We started them plain and add things like cinnamon, hemp seeds, chia seeds, plant milk. Sometimes I do apple pie oatmeal with apples too, it you gave me lots more ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@FREDAFMK]

a very lovely family. great recipes. you can make crispier pop corn in a pan with no oil. the hot air popper doesn't get pop corn crispy enough for me.

[@consciousobserver629]

I went PB when my first child was about to start eating solids, so my kids have only known this way of eating.. and the simpler the better it seems! Loved this video and your beautiful family! Hopefully someday pedeatritians will know enough to help parents try/adopt plant based meals for their kids because it is so much better, and soooo doable. :)

[@HomestyleFlavorswithDrNeha]

Your family is adorable! Loved watching your video! God bless the beautiful family! 🥰🥰

[@2lee885]

Hello there! This was an awesome video and loved everything about it. I can definitely relate to this family set up. Great job mom & dad! Thank you so much. Love and light from another plant-based family of 6 (sets of boys & girls) in South Africa.🙂🌱

[@joannaacevedo6282]

Beautiful video, thanks for the tips !

[@Gentleheart22]

I love how all your eyes look the same. It’s so cute!! 💙💙💙

[@KaraAdams]

Beautiful family! Your kiddos remind me of mine!! Thank you for this very informative video

[@alicetehilahwetou3406]

Hi new subcriber here!I loved this video as a mom this was so inspiring

[@hfeathergrass5936]

I enjoyed your video! I didn’t realize that it was ok for children to have green tea. Interesting! Everyone remember to consult your pediatrician on any questions you have.

[@Cs39927]

Shoot its gotta be better than mt dew and other sodas I've seen in bottles!

[@gladysmartinez522]

Amazing family

[@consciousobserver629]

Unfortunately pedestrians don't know much about nutrition. 😟 Mine was recommending eggs and dairy first and foremost.. veggies and fruit were hardly even mentioned. Luckily fruit is usually an easy winner with kids anyway.

[@Emee.M.]

Thank you for sharing this! I'd love to see more of what your kids eat. I really want to transition to more of a plant-based diet, but when I put fruit/vegetables in front of my kids they barely want to even taste it! It's frustrating. Can you tell more about what it was like early in the transition period? Thank you!

[@everettkarter5716]

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[@manuelkyle6591]

@Everett Karter Definitely, been watching on kaldroStream for years myself =)

[@VerySimplyEl]

My best advice is start with the stuff they like. If your kids like apples give them those and try to get them to eat them several ways (cooked, whole, cut) if they like Olives give them those. Start with the ones they like and then introduce small amounts of stuff that is new (typically it takes 15-20 introductions for a food to be accepted and become normal) it also doesn't hurt to make it tasty to get them interested. If they eat carrots with ranch that's better than no carrots. If they're older have them help cook and add in some "hidden veggies" they will notice it goes into the food but it's not visible in the final product so it can help with acceptance. I find my kiddo is much more likely to try stuff they have helped make. Anyway hope those tips help!

[@brittaneymitchell2966]

Thanks for sharing this is important!

[@eyeswideopen2043]

Excellent stuff. But suggest you add chia and other seeds after Oatmeal has been prepared as heat damages the omega 3s.

[@Chill_Jill]

Hi there!! New subscriber here!! Supporting all Vegan and Plant-based YT channels!! Thank you for raising your children Vegan!! Much love and appreciation~ 💖💜💖💜💖💜💖💜💖💜💖💜

[@Betelgeuse_in_clothing]

Me too! I feel so warm in heart when watching plant-based vlogs❤ Would you like to be friends?

[@nikki642653]

This was adorable. And informative. And then more adorable. Lol. You have a beautiful family.

[@kyleledon3863]

Watching through your videos you are a inspiration for us, Thankyou x

[@silkyrobinson5079]

Well the mom looks like a kid! Anyway these are some lucky kids right here 💜

[@yrgalemandom5365]

Beautiful family. New subscriber

[@CJ-tx5hg]

GREAT video! Your family is so wonderful! I LOVE how you let the kids participate with meal prep!!! The morning oatmeal looked amazing and HEARTY! I wish I was your kid :) Good job Mom and Dad!

[@caitlinfortuna]

Thanks for this video! I'm trying to get healthier and trying out a plant based diet (feeling so good and loving it) but having trouble what to feed my kids. So this video really helped out this single mom of 3! Blessings 🙏🏻💖

[@headleyflowerfarm]

I'm so glad it was helpful! And good luck with your plant-based journey :)

[@lil53140]

Thank you for posting! It’s good to see more kids eating healthy foods :)) May wanna watch out with some Del Monte cans of corn that have been recalled for risk of toxins. Best would be to get your groceries from Organic markets or local organic farmers when possible. Keep up the good job!

[@tenhoursbetter]

This is so wholesome. It made me smile all the way through. Your children seem so happy and free to be themselves. Great video!

[@justforfunninja]

Love this channel! So inspirational

[@kristenhuffman5726]

We just had your chili and it was amazing!! We added a little smoked paprika and it is officially our favorite chili. Thank you for your content!

[@headleyflowerfarm]

I'm so glad you liked it! The smoked paprika sounds delicious. I'll have to try that!

[@angiecopeland1299]

Thank you so much for the encouragement about the changing tastebuds! We have only been on this journey for 4 months. Most videos I find are for very little children and people who don't have children who claim that foods are.kids friendly. Thank you for being a real life example with older children. We are a homeschool Christian family, so it is good to see every meal like we do daily. Also, thank you for the nutrition tips for their development. I love how you are using your experience to bless others.

[@headleyflowerfarm]

I'm so glad you found this helpful! Eating healthy with older kids can be a challenge. As mine get older we continue to eat this way at home. I give them more freedom with their choices outside the home, and they usually can tell a difference in how they feel. It's hard going against the grain!! Finding balance and grace is a good goal. Blessings on your journey!

[@brennanphelan1797]

Thank you for sharing! I’ve searched high and low for a wfpb family channel and it’s nonexistent on KZbin! I have 4 littles as well and have been wfpb for 4 months. Ready to learn more!

[@dylanstrickland1250]

Insane how much your son looks like mine. My daughter was even pointing at this vid and saying thats bubba! Love that you have the kids take turns praying over the food ive been trying to remember to do that more lately. Anyways thanks for the ideas. You have a beautiful family. Subscribed!

[@headleyflowerfarm]

How funny! He must be a handsome guy 😉. We started taking turns so each kid and parent have their day. They get to make the decisions (i.e. prayer, what book to read before bed, what game to play, etc). It really helps with decision fatigue from having to choose which kid gets to decide all the time. It also helps minimize fights 😆

[@dylanstrickland1250]

@@headleyflowerfarm That is some seriously good info! You guys are pro parents for sure 👍🏼 My daughter is 2 and my son is about to turn 4 so i feel like now is the time to make some changes and start getting in the habit of a healthier routine. Thank you for taking the time to reply and the awesome insight

[@laumaavotina9712]

We also always start with outmeal🌞

[@idaholly]

Wow!!! Thank you !!

[@nasiaab.9722]

I wish my kids ate oatmeal. I love it. Maybe I’ll have to make it four or five times and keep encouraging them to try it.

[@djc8303]

Wow i tried to copy your oatmeal except I didn't have apples nor seeds but wow it was so delish. Next time I will buy all the ingredients. I never had it with penut butter I loved it!!!

[@psychosadistic1]

We want more 😄 i am transitioning to plant based and im glad i found your video. I love the positivity and smiles in the video

[@Tinkiepanda]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! New Subscriber 👋🏼

[@anoth3rgrl]

great video👍🏽 just a tip don’t cook the hemp seeds or any kind of seeds, the heat will kill the nutrition in them just add them after cooking and make sure to store them in a cool place

[@headleyflowerfarm]

Thank you! I'll remember that.

[@Random-y9v]

Thank you for making this video!! You give me hope that I can move my family to plant based. Do you have recipes, tips or tricks to get started? Please make more videos!!!

[@headleyflowerfarm]

Angela, You can do it!! It takes time of course, and a lot of trial and error. You can check out some of my other videos for more recipes. I also plan to start a blog soon with more recipes. Something I would suggest would be to take it slow (maybe just one meal at a time). It takes time for taste buds and preferences to change. Also, get them involved. My kids will eat anything if they help make it :). Good luck!!

[@Sandrashideaway]

👌Yum the food looks delicious! 😀 I wish I would have done this with my kids years ago-so healthy! 💞

[@hippiepisces9745]

Just found this now ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jayaom4946]

This really is helpful. We don't see much plant based with kids. It starts to seem like it's not possible for them when I watch videos about wfpb living, totally not practical for kids.

[@rh7968]

good luck we are vegan and transitioning into wfpb as well

[@headleyflowerfarm]

I struggled with the same thing when we first started. There is just not a lot of information or help for transitioning kids. It takes a lot of time and grace (especially in the beginning). Their tastebuds do change!! The important thing for us was talking to them about why we eat this way. They are way more in tune with how food affects their body than I ever was growing up. They start to own it for themselves.

[@junesandstrom]

This is one of the most wholesome ‘What I Eat’ videos that I’ve seen. Hoping to see more soon!

[@rosemarielyons753]

Is the green fdrink for Lunch

[@Shopgirl2000]

Wow thats A LOT OF CINNAMON! ! 😃😃

[@bibeejane]

Hi Heather, I wish you all the best with your KZbin Channel (i saw itś still fairly small) I see great potential in it! Keep up the great work and Iḿ certain it will become very popular! =)) I've been thinking about starting my own and it's very inspirational to see that others have started at zero too. (I'm still selfconscious about my accent when talking English tho.. xD) Thank you so much for this lovely video, lots of love and greetings from Switzerland

[@beingyou7266]

Hey there! Are they always this well behaved?

[@CJ-tx5hg]

What is your oatmeal recipe?

[@balancedlife-youcanhealyou7601]

❤️

[@gerardop7965]

Essential vitamins have left the house

[@debbiekrienik2443]

Why the sugar? Add dates and banana. They don’t need sugar. 😊

[@heythere8318]

Just make sure your kids are taking B12 and iodine supplements for healthy nervous system and thyroid functions!

[@irianabriceno6700]

OMG I absolutely loved this Do you have IG ? ❤️

[@koczaioandaniel4014]

so, where is the food?

[@veronicalidstromjoannides5786]

Great Video But Why do you put 'Sugar' in your children's food??

[@shtroizn]

2 tsp of sugar divided between 4 kids is no big deal. If it helps them enjoy the food and eat it it's definitely worth it. Also - coconut sugar is healthier than processed sugar and lower on the glycemic index.

[@SavoyPrimeable]

Children need bioavailable protein and fat sources for proper growth. I’m sorry, but this is wrong. If you want them plant-based, have them go plant-based after they’re fully developed. ALA omega 3 (plant omega 3) does not convert into bioavailable DHA well. I’m not hating, just concerned for vegan children. B12 supplementation is also required.

[@1221solstice2012]

Please stop that; they and their kids are obviously very healthy. They use fortified nutritional yeast shown at the popcorn part of the video, which is loaded with B12 and may use another B12 supplement too. Personally I use only unfortified nutritional yeast because it's healthier and has no unhealthy folic acid (folate is what we need). With their own home garden they can also get B12 from a bit of good soil residue on their food when eaten raw. Your "concern" needs to be elsewhere, at McD's and KFC, etc., where kids get going at a young age on their obesity, heart disease, etc. As far as "bioavailable"; that's mostly nonsense. This family's and mine and countless others get their nutrients absorbed perfectly. It involves cooking to tenderness in some instances, and chewing well in others, etc., it's not rocket science. Foods from the Earth are awesome. While slaughterhouses, manure lagoons, animal concentration camps, etc., are truly deplorable. And you don't provide bloody carcasses etc. to 8 billion people without those.

[@maddiekits]

Most children are actually somewhat low in Omegas and B12, so most people should be supplementing it not just vegans.

[@jennyberger6688]

If she always wakes up irritable she needs more fat vitamins. Like avocado and coconut if your plant based.

[@dangosbee]

Wait until they discover steak and fried chicken, it'll blow their minds.

[@itsaplantlife9850]

Not really. My 5 year old has grown up with me eating only plants and dad eating animals. Her palate is so acclimated to plants with me being the cook that she'll finish her veggies (brussel sprouts, asparagus, broccoli, carrots) before anything else. Lately may think she wants eggs with dad but often won't finish it.

[@dangosbee]

@@itsaplantlife9850 But bacon though.

[@user-cc32vcg811]

@@dangosbee Bacon? Candy

[@maddiekits]

Nah most children that grow up vegan never really acquire the preference for animal products, that's just how the taste palette develops and one reason why careful early age nutrition is very important

[@ariawillows8915]

These kids have been denied the key nutrients that they require to grow happy and healthy. These innocent do not even realize their diet is not normalized. They need milk and animal proteins to grow healthy. This is denying them their rights.

[@ariawillows8915]

@@est.2009 If not the dead animals but surely at this stage not having milk is making them weak. There is no other source as efficient as milk. I understand you are a compassionate human trying to make a change but you can do that by avoiding products from factory farms. Your kids can choose to be vegan or not when they grow of age.

[@chrismcgarvey495]

@@ariawillows8915 Creating fake outrage on the internet, please get a new hobby lol.

[@iamshirleygomez]

Karen stop

[@tesiemarie8942]

No they do not need ANYTHING in their bodies that come from an animal. This is false.. Please do some research.. She’s saving her kids lives by feeding them plants!

[@maddiekits]

this diet has been extensively studied in children and there is no notable health impacts of it. Milk and animal proteins are associated with many negative health effects for children this age, milk consumption in early adolescence drastically increases your lifetime risk of breast and prostate cancers for example, while not being shown to decrease bone fractures and in very young children can cause anemia and reduced brain development that can never be recovered . Diet caused risk factors for heart disease also start at around 10, animal sources of protein are one of the main contributors to this along with processed foods.

[@producefarm4112]

No.......

[@karinaalanis4435]

Wow. These children eat 80% sugar. So 😥

[@maddiekits]

You know fruit has basically zero of the qualities of the type of sugar considered bad for health lol? Up to 26 servings of fruit daily have been studied and they still had positive health effects, and no high blood sugar....

[@karinaalanis4435]

@@maddiekits that's why they get rotten teeth. It is still sugar.

[@maddiekits]

@@karinaalanis4435 I mean it's pretty easy to take care of teeth compared to the rest of your infinitely more complex body. Yes the bacteria on your teeth eat lots of different things, not just processed sugar...that has little relevance to how healthy it is for your body lol.