Guest guest Posted February 9, 2001 Report Share Posted February 9, 2001 Hi! I've been reading posts for a little over 2 weeks now and have quite a few questions. We just recently switched to a vegetarian diet for many reasons so its still an adjustment time for us. My son is 10 months old and allergic to dairy. I know a vegan diet can be healthy for a baby but I'm kind of at a loss on how to proceed. Also I need info on quick and easy meals for him and me that are portable. Thanks in advance for any help you have. Tanya (mom to Andrew 4/1/00) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2001 Report Share Posted February 13, 2001 Hi Tanya, Many, many babies are allergic to dairy, and only develop a resistance to it later, after a couple of years. My 12 year old was allergic until she was about 2 and my 3 year old has never had milk ("cows milk"), just soy and rice milks, and a little cheese (I mix dairy cheese with soy and rice cheese). Even if you can't heat your meals where you're going, any leftovers are good, you can put them in a pita pocket or wrap. Rice in a sandwich only sounds funny, it tastes great with the veggies and salad dressing! Cooked, seasoned red lentils, mashed, makes a good sandwich spread. Tofu is great in a sandwich. Peanut butter and banana (on banana bread!) or apple is really good. If you have hot water where you're going, instant oatmeal is good, especially in a New Hampshire winter. Karen andrewsmom4100 [andrewsmom4100]Friday, February 09, 2001 10:07 PM Subject: new to veggieHi! I've been reading posts for a little over 2 weeks now and have quite a few questions. We just recently switched to a vegetarian diet for many reasons so its still an adjustment time for us. My son is 10 months old and allergic to dairy. I know a vegan diet can be healthy for a baby but I'm kind of at a loss on how to proceed. Also I need info on quick and easy meals for him and me that are portable. Thanks in advance for any help you have. Tanya (mom to Andrew 4/1/00) For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2001 Report Share Posted February 14, 2001 andrewsmom4100 [andrewsmom4100] Friday, February 09, 2001 10:07 PM new to veggie> Hi! I've been reading posts for a little over 2 weeks now and have quite>a few questions.> We just recently switched to a vegetarian diet for many reasons so its>still an adjustment time for us. My son is 10 months old and allergic to dairy.>I know a vegan diet can be healthy for a baby but I'm kind of at a loss on>how to proceed. Also I need info on quick and easy meals for him and me that>are portable.>>Thanks in advance for any help you have.>> Tanya> (mom to Andrew 4/1/00) Hi Tanya! My family is vegan, including my 20 month old son. You are right that a vegan diet is healthy for a baby-- it's the best!! At your son's age, he is probably still eating mushy stuff or small, soft finger foods, right? (I'm starting to forget!) Cut up fruit and or small pieces of soft bread or dried fruit are easily portable. There are also whole grain crackers, O cereals (Oatios are the best-- organic, whole grain, and no sugar--they taste the best too, trust me, we've tried them all!) or teething biscuits at the health food store (where you are sure to find many more vegan options than at the grocery store!). You can also try the cups of soy yogurt, if you're ready to introduce soy. They are very convenient, but can be high in sugar. Some kids like the plain ones, or you can buy the plain (it comes in large containers, too) and mix in your own (org.) all-fruit jelly or mushed up fruit to flavor it without so much sugar. My son really likes soymilk, if you're ready for that, and don't forget you can substitute it for cow's milk in baking, cooking, and cereal. Apple sauce is easy to tote around in a tight-fitting container, organic and unsweetened is the best! Another fun idea is organic frozen veggies lke corn, peas, and carrots. If you want to take them somewhere, just dump them in a container and they'll defrost by the time you want to eat them. They make a good snack because they are small and they are actually pretty sweet. Another good idea is to give them as a frozen snack for teething or in the summer months (you be the judge on whether or not your baby is ready for this chew/choke-wise). Frozen blueberries are great for this too, although usually bigger and definitely messier. :-) A great book for nutrition info is "Pregnancy, Children, and the Vegan Diet," by Dr. Michael Klaper. It had tons of great nutritional info and recipes. Also check out his other book, "Vegan Nutrition: Pure and Simple." You can also check out his expert info/advice column at http://www.vegfamily.com This is a great site with tons of resources for vegan families!!!! Check it out! Hope this helps! You are doing the best thing for your family! Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2001 Report Share Posted February 15, 2001 > Hi Tanya! My family is vegan, including my 20 month old son. You are right that a vegan diet is healthy for a baby-- it's the best!! Thanks to everyone who responded -- I guess I do use a lot of those suggestions (esp soy yogurt as Andrew LOVES yogurt and applesauce too.) Anyway, I have a new question. I just found out I'm expecting baby #2 -- very early stages. I will get the Vegan Pregnancy book (I can't remember the title but I did see it at our local health food store.) Anyway, does anyone have any practical suggestions for me? I want to be informed when I go to the doc/midwife. Tanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2001 Report Share Posted February 15, 2001 hI THIS MY FIRST TIME WRITING IN I'M ENJOYING ALL THE FEEDBACK. WHAT IS THIS SOY YOGURT RECIPE? MYSELF, MY 21 MONTH OLD SON AND 3 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER ARE VEGETARIAN. CAN'T COMVINCE MY HUSBAND TO! HE HAS BEEN SUPPORTIVE UP TO THIS POINT I HOPE HE CAN SEE I'VE CHOSEN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR MY KIDS. MY SON HAS HAD ONE COLD AND HE IS 21 MONTHS OLD. ANY INFO. WOULD BE GREAT . ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO HAS A HUSBAND NOT VEGETARIAN? SHARM andrewsmom4100 wrote: > > > Hi Tanya! My family is vegan, including my 20 month old son. You > are right that a vegan diet is healthy for a baby-- it's the best!! > > Thanks to everyone who responded -- I guess I do use a lot of those > suggestions (esp soy yogurt as Andrew LOVES yogurt and applesauce > too.) > > Anyway, I have a new question. I just found out I'm expecting baby > #2 -- very early stages. I will get the Vegan Pregnancy book (I > can't remember the title but I did see it at our local health food > store.) Anyway, does anyone have any practical suggestions for me? > I want to be informed when I go to the doc/midwife. > > Tanya > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO HAS A HUSBAND NOT > VEGETARIAN? SHARM My dh isn't but I only cook taco meat for him...other wise...if he wants meat he cooks it himself...(I only cook the taco meat cuz he begs.) But sometimes...I subsitute imitation meat heehee...and he never knows.... So he eats vegetarian pretty much at home but at work he eats what he wants. Tanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 << ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO HAS A HUSBAND NOT > VEGETARIAN? SHARM >> my husband eats meat but not in the house. he can eat it out at restaurant but i won't cook it and i won't have it cooked in my house. he loves my vegan cooking. lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 Ya mine cooks for himself to when he wants meat. He won't even try my chili or sloppy joes and it tastes just like hamburger ( the TVP) oh well what can you do:) andrewsmom4100 wrote: > > ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO HAS A HUSBAND NOT > > VEGETARIAN? SHARM > > My dh isn't but I only cook taco meat for him...other wise...if he > wants meat he cooks it himself...(I only cook the taco meat cuz he > begs.) But sometimes...I subsitute imitation meat heehee...and he > never knows.... > > So he eats vegetarian pretty much at home but at work he eats what he > wants. > > Tanya > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2001 Report Share Posted February 17, 2001 I could never tell my husband what he could and couldn't eat his own house, yet I really wish he wouldn't . Zebramoon9 wrote: > > << ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO HAS A HUSBAND NOT > > VEGETARIAN? SHARM > >> > > my husband eats meat but not in the house. he can eat it out at restaurant > but i won't cook it and i won't have it cooked in my house. he loves my > vegan cooking. > > lisa > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2001 Report Share Posted February 18, 2001 Hi Lisa, My husband is a carnivore also. He is totally supportive of me and eats most the vegan dishes I make. He has a strong dislike of some food items. He won't eat most fresh fruits. He hates squash of all kinds. He understands the harm in eating animal products but doesn't have a strong enough desire to give it up....even though, his triglyceride levels are out of site and he has a strong family history of Type II diabetes. What can you do?? Guess, just be good examples and love them. Shelly Zebramoon9 [Zebramoon9] Friday, February 16, 2001 8:54 AM Re: Re: new to veggie << ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO HAS A HUSBAND NOT > VEGETARIAN? SHARM >> my husband eats meat but not in the house. he can eat it out at restaurant but i won't cook it and i won't have it cooked in my house. he loves my vegan cooking. lisa For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 In a message dated 2/21/01 8:57:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, Shelly writes: << My husband is a carnivore also...He understands the harm in eating animal products but doesn't have a strong enough desire to give it up....even though, his triglyceride levels are out of site and he has a strong family history of Type II diabetes. What can you do?? Guess, just be good examples and love them.>> Guess he was smart enough to marry you! Imagine what he would be eating if he hadn't... ;-) Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 In a message dated 2/21/01 8:59:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, prevett writes: << I could never tell my husband what he could and couldn't eat his own house, yet I really wish he wouldn't .>> Why not, if you don't mind me asking? And for me, it wasn't me really telling him, it just evolved more out of mutual respect...plus, I do the cooking ;-) Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 In a message dated 2/26/2001 11:01:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, Zebramoon9 writes: Why not, if you don't mind me asking? And for me, it wasn't me really telling him, it just evolved more out of mutual respect...plus, I do the cooking ;-) That is how it is here. Well, in the beginning, I told him that there was no way that I could ever marry a meat eater, the thought repulsed me to no end, so he gave vegetarianism a try. I am vegan and he tried to be vegan too out of respect, I told him that he didn't have to go that far, so now he is lacto ovo. Sara Colin's Ap Mama We haven't inherited the earth, we are only borrowing it from our children. Come see us at http://members.tripod.com/colinsapmama/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Ahh yeah he makes his own but he only eats stuff like hamburger helper, kraft dinner instant type stuff. I've tried to make meals ( well I do for my son and me) but he knows there veg so he won't even try them. Zebramoon9 wrote: > > In a message dated 2/21/01 8:59:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, > prevett writes: > > << I could never tell my husband what he could and couldn't eat his own > house, yet I really wish he wouldn't .>> > > Why not, if you don't mind me asking? And for me, it wasn't me really > telling him, it just evolved more out of mutual respect...plus, I do the > cooking ;-) > > Lisa > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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