Letters to Editors
Kudos to The Vegetarian Resource Group
You have a terrific website [www.vrg.org]!
Silvia S., Washington, DC
Thanks for all of the great work that you do! I have been vegetarian for 33 years and always look forward to your informative publication!
Naomi H., Forest Lake, MN
Parents & Kids Facebook Group
We asked the following question on our Parents & Kids Facebook Group [www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids]: What is your child's favorite packed lunch to take to school, camp, etc.?
Responses include:
Vegan sandwich with vegan cheese, vegan deli slices, spinach, and vegan mayo or hummus. Vegan sushi or pinwheel rollup.
Homemade vegan lunchables found here: www.vegblogger.com/blog/2017/01/vegetarian-and-vegan-lunchables-for-kids-lunch-boxes.html
Where Can I Find Vegan Infant Formula?
Do you have any resources on dairy-free infant formula? Everything I've looked into says they don't sell an officially vegan infant formula in the U.S. I've found soy-based ones but most with DHA, use GMO soybeans, and have trace amounts of animal products. I plan to breastfeed as long as I can but want to have some formula on hand just in case.
Whitney B., via e-mail
Editors' Response: As far as we know, there isn't one available in the U.S. The DHA in infant formula is often vegan (from microalgae; the label will say microalgal oil). This product, www.earthsbest.com/en/products/non-gmo-plant-based-formula, does not use GMO soybeans, and the only animal product that is obvious to us is vitamin D3 from lanolin. We also recently saw an article indicating vegan baby formula may be available in the future. Hopefully, breastfeeding goes well for you. Also, you can freeze breastmilk as a backup.
