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Sistah Vegan Blog:
A Critical Race Feminist's Journey Through the 'Ethical Foodscape'...and Beyond

Jun 15, 2013

'Vegan' shaming pregnant women for being 'irresponsible' for eating a well plann

Yesterday, I received an email from a very frustrated pregnant vegan. She gave me permission to share it. I invite you to read it and...

Jun 9, 2013

Vegan Baby Bonnet: Body-painting with poop and other toddler adventures

Each week, I will be sharing toddler and preschool adventures. I will then end the story with some nutritional and other healing tips for...

May 30, 2013

Beyond a Single-Issue Vegan Social Justice Project: Going Big to Fund Critical Change

My name is Dr. Amie Breeze Harper and I am the founder of the Sistah Vegan Project. (http://www.sistahvegan.com ) My birthday was...

Apr 23, 2013

How can I get my toddler to eat kale and broccoli!!!?

I wanted to share with you 2 videos of my toddler happily eating broccoli and kale. I get a lot of parents asking me how it’s possible...

Apr 9, 2013

Ask Dr. Breeze: How do I increase my low pre-natal iron levels?

In this video, I suggest several plant based solutions to raise a pregnant woman’s low iron levels. This is particularly helpful for...

Mar 28, 2013

Ask Dr. Breeze: How do I grow my hair back because of postpartum hair loss?

1. High protein diet (70-90g per day if you are lactating) 2. Diet high in the ‘good’ fats, such as avocados, coconut, and walnuts. 4....

Oct 24, 2012

"Spirulina helps me poop": Raising my babies on a decolonizing diet inspired by Queen Afua

I am teaching Eva Luna some Queen Afua inspired nutrition for her womb-health now. She is 14 months old. I tell her every morning that...

Jul 7, 2012

Toddler puking because of upset tummy? Here’s an herbal remedy idea for kids and adults

Today my son didn’t feel well… He vomited 4 times and couldn’t hold even water down this morning. I tried to coax him into drinking lemon...

May 25, 2012

"Look like Beyonce After Giving Birth?" (Or, on a Fat-Shaming Culture and Baby Fat-phobia)

Because of structural colorism and sizeism, this model has been chosen to provide an example of what a beautiful postpartum woman should...

May 7, 2012

Vegan Vagina, Libido, and Keeping it Moist: Creating a Happy Yoni

Dr. A. Breeze Harper Yup, that’s right. I said “vagina.” Stop being squeemish. (LOL) For real, though, let’s talk about vaginal health....