Ellen Fisher on Vegan Parenting and the Power of Raw Foods

Summary: <a href="http://www.thoughtforfoodpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-05-28-at-5.45.03-PM.png"></a><br> <br> A lot goes into raising children: keeping your child safe, happy, teaching good values and skills, and of course, nourishment. In today’s world there exists so many different styles of parenting philosophies, and the process can be overwhelming for new parents. At the same time, there is a strong myth that is perpetuated throughout the nutrition world, from the medical system to the general public, that raising your child on a vegan diet is not only unhealthy, but downright dangerous and negligent. Today on the podcast, Jackson sits down with Ellen Fisher, also known as the “Mango Island Mamma” to bust this myth once and for all. Ellen is a beautiful, passionate, and compassionate mother of two living on the insanely beautiful island of Maui. Ellen and her husband raise their children Elvis and Sandy on a primarily raw vegan, fruit and vegetable diet! Sounds preposterous right?! Just mangoes and lettuce?! What about protein?!<br> Well, her family is a shining and gorgeous example of why a plant-based diet is optimal for not only adults, but children as well.<br> <br> Ellen and I break it down island style and chat about topics like:<br> <br> * how she came into adopting a plant-based diet after developing an eating disorder<br> * why she decided to sell her belongings and move to Maui<br> * how and why she is raising Elvis and Sandy on a fruit-focused vegan diet<br> * managing the social aspects of vegan parenting<br> * creating an income online and leveraging social media as a tool for inspiring others and creating more freedom in life<br> <br> It was a massive honor to come hang out with Ellen and her family for the afternoon while I was in Maui, and absolutely can’t wait to see them next time I’m on the island. Be sure to check out Ellen’s instagram: @ellenfisher and her YouTube channel: Mango Island Mamma for cuteness overload and island life.<br> Hope you enjoy the episode, go eat some plants, and what’s your thought for food?<br> -Jackson<br> <br> Show Notes:<br> Follow Ellen! <br> instagram: @ellenfisher<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH3D9swlnNdy__zz9PH3fvg">Mango Island Mamma</a><br> Follow Thought For Food! <br> Snapchat: TFFlifestyle<br> Instagram: @tfflifestyle<br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TFFlifestyle">www.facebook.com/TFFlifestyle </a><br> Twitter/Periscope: @TFFlifestyle<br> iTunes Page: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/thought-for-food-podcast/id1076175941?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/thought-for-food-podcast/id1076175941?mt=2</a><br> Thought For Food TV: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3Z3kL6Nsbhb0AY8mzpQhA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3Z3kL6Nsbhb0AY8mzpQhA</a><br> Contact us: thoughtforfoodpodcast@gmail.com<br> <br> Jackson’s social media:<br> Instagram: @jacksonlong<br> Twitter: @jacksonlong<br> <a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/54401" target="_blank">Strava</a><br> <br> Aaron’s site and social media:<br> <a href="http://theplantbasedrn.com/">www.theplantbasedrn.com</a><br> Instagram: @theplantbasedrn<br> Twitter: @theplantbasedrn<br> <a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/3140912" target="_blank">Strava</a><br> <br> Music:<br> Peter Kuli: www.soundcloud.com/peterkuli<br> David Cutter Music – <a title="http://www.davidcuttermusic.co.uk" href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidcuttermusic.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.davidcuttermusic.co.uk</a><br>