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My vegan 3 yr. old and I have just juiced ( her request) apple, beet,

carrots and celery.

 

We are also baking ( again, at her request) turnips and apples with maple

syrup.

 

I am the happiest mom in the world and had hoped to meet parents of older

kids with similar stories. My " support " system keeps telling me it will not

last.

 

And my second question is about finding a good way to deal with a restaurant

that we frequent that I just found out its using chicken and beef broth (

with all kinds of other by-products) to season its " vegetarian " tacos.

 

The local newspaper published a recipe of the tacos I order weekly and the

ingredients listed included the seasoning, I had just finished one! and

asked the cook if I could read what it was, He let me. I found the owner and

explained, I also mentioned several mutual friends that she and I share and

told her how many vegans I have brought there. She reacted by saying that

she thought vegetarians ate vegetables and not chicken or beef. I explained

further and let he know that my daughter could have gotten sick and that

some people have allergies and have to take her word on ingredients.

 

she said she could change the seasoning BUT I would love to be able to

supervise what the new one consists of.

 

Is there a tactful way of doing this?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I would forget tack. You should explain to this person that McDonalds just

settled a 10 million dollar suit over misrepresenting non-vegetarian food as

vegetarian. Most restaurants are not going to survive a law suit like that. It

would be worth while for her to be more Conscientious.

 

Phil Welsher

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> Nanette Scalzo <nscalzo

> some advice needed

>

> My vegan 3 yr. old and I have just juiced ( her request) apple, beet,

> carrots and celery.

>

> We are also baking ( again, at her request) turnips and apples with maple

> syrup.

>

> I am the happiest mom in the world and had hoped to meet parents of older

> kids with similar stories. My " support " system keeps telling me it will not

> last.

I hear this too. I just tell them I intend to keep my kid isolated until

he's 21. ;-)

I think that you're doing a great service to your daughter and setting a

great example for her and others, too. It'll be up to her whether she

continues such good habits as she grows up and is faced with choices at

friends' houses, restaurants, etc. So if it " lasts " (and what's the

definition of that? Just through her childhood or into adulthood?) it'll be

up to you daughter and how well you support her decisions - and how " free "

she feels to make decisions for herself. And her own mindset.

It sounds like your circle of friends includes some veg*ns - do they have

kids? I would also suggest surrounding yourself with veg*n families over

the next few years. That'll help to maintain and reinforce such good eating

habits.

>

> And my second question is about finding a good way to deal with a restaurant

> that we frequent that I just found out its using chicken and beef broth (

> with all kinds of other by-products) to season its " vegetarian " tacos.

>

(snip)

> she said she could change the seasoning BUT I would love to be able to

> supervise what the new one consists of.

>

> Is there a tactful way of doing this?

 

Not sure what your conversations thus far have included, but you might want

to follow up with another visit, telling her you have been thinking about

(and appreciate) her " interest " in reformulating the taco recipe and thought

you might be able to help her come up with a suitable alternative - and have

a few ideas on paper, listing brands of vegetarian " chicken " broth, veggie

broth recipes, etc., although her food supplier (SYSCO or whomever) will

have a premade veggie stock. During that visit, you can offer your

services as a " vegan ambassador " or something like that, letting her know

that you can answer her questions and offer suggestions for that recipe or

any others she'd like to change or add. Be sure to tell her you want to

support her changes and that you love coming to the restaurant....

Good luck.

Doh

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Nanette Scalzo <nscalzo

> some advice needed

>

> My vegan 3 yr. old and I have just juiced ( her

request) apple, beet,

> carrots and celery.

>

> We are also baking ( again, at her request) turnips

and apples with maple

> syrup.

>

> I am the happiest mom in the world and had hoped to

meet parents of older

> kids with similar stories. My " support " system keeps

telling me it will not

> last.

I hear this too. I just tell them I intend to keep my

kid isolated until

he's 21. ;-)

 

 

***I have an 8-year-old son who has been a vegan his

whole life. We limited sugary foods until he was 2 and

we feel it has made all the difference. We have some

vegan and vegetarian friends, but he also spends time

with his omnivorous and junk-food-eating cousins. I

was concerned about this at first--but no more!!! He

is not interested in their junk foods and he is

hard-core vegan. I have taught him that different

people have chosen different ways of eating--and that

we have chosen a more healthful and humane way of

eating--and that who knows , just by being around my

son that his cousins might choose to eat more healthy

as they get older, but, if not, they are okay too.

Anyway, he does not have a sugar tooth, although

he does like to eat vegan baked goods on occasion and

chocolate too. But, for the most part, he continues to

eat a varied and healthful diet. Part of the key to

continuing healthy eating, I feel, is to make sure

they are continually introduced to new foods and new

dishes (such as from different countries). My son

often feels that eating is an exciting

adventure...sometimes he likes the new meals we try,

and sometimes he doesn't--and that's okay. I never

pressure him to " like " something--he only has to try

one bite. :o)

So, there is hope your daughter will keep

eating healthy...

 

emma

 

 

 

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