Monthly Archives: July 2022

The ins and outs about plant protein

Magento Dev - July 16, 2022

Protein is critical for growth, development, and health. The most common question that plant-based families get asked, especially when referring to children, is: “Where do they get their protein from?”

Protein is certainly an important part of your family’s diet and understanding what protein does and the best plant sources of protein will help make sure everyone in your family is meeting theirprotein needs.

What is protein?

Protein is a component of every cell in your body, including your nails and hair. It’s used to build and repair muscles and tissues, as well as to make enzymes and hormones, and as a building block of bones, cartilage, skin, and blood.

So, not surprisingly, we need protein to survive and grow properly.

Why plant protein?

People don’t eat single nutrients, they consume the whole food. When consuming plant-based proteins, from whole foods

5 Key Nutrients In Our Junior Plant Protein Shake

Magento Dev - July 10, 2022

The world of supplements can be very confusing. As a parent, there is often so much information on what are the most important nutrients for kids and the best way to achieve the recommended daily intake for these nutrients. In this article, we look at what we consider to be 5 of the most important ingredients for kids and their role in our NEW Sprout Organic Junior Plant Protein Shake.

1. Iron

Proper iron intake is extremely important through all stages of life. In extreme deficiencies (anaemia), a delay in children's growth rate and long-term problems for their development and behaviour can be seen. Iron is the most common nutrient deficiency in both children and adults - regardless of the diet one follows. We don’t say this to scare you, but to highlight the fact that all parents should focus on including iron-rich foods in

Preparing for your feeding journey

July 03, 2022

As with most significant events in life, the transition and experience is often smoother when you have prior knowledge and understanding of what’s to come. The same goes for pregnancy, birth and feeding your baby; education is vital! In our blog below, we aim to provide you with education around simple ways you and your partner can prepare for the first year of your feeding journey, whether breastfeeding or formula feeding (or both!). For mamas-to-be, it’s important to remember that as much as you may prepare and plan for your feeding journey, sometimes plans change or unexpected things happen that mean you have to adapt your plan, depending on what is best for you and your baby.

Whichever way you feed your baby, all methods take mental and physical preparation. During the antenatal period, your healthcare provider will likely discuss your options around feeding your baby with you. Most healthcare professionals will promote breastfeeding and discuss the benefits of this mode of

Iron-Rich Foods for Toddlers

July 01, 2022

Iron is a crucial component of the growth and development of our little ones. Without conscious planning, it’s all too easy for our kids to become iron deficient, which is the most common cause of anaemia for kids in Australia. But with the simple addition of iron-rich foods to their diets, you can ensure this part of their development is being fully supported.

For adults, iron is often associated with a big slab of red meat, such as steak. But needless to say, this isn’t a suitable option for young kids - especially if you’re raising them on a plant-based diet! However, there are plenty of nutritious plant foods that you can add to your kids’ lunchboxes or cook with in family meals to help boost their daily iron intake.

In this blog, we talk all about the ins and outs of kids’ iron needs and go over some of our favourite plant-based foods that are rich in this mineral.

Iron Needs and Plant-Based Kids

Iron deficiency highlights