Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Try different brands. My son will ONLY drink soy milk. He used to drink the plain and vanilla, but now I'm just buying the vanilla because I like it on my cereal. I tried many different ones; he wasn't as picky as I was. We just recently switched to vanilla Silk -- in the refrigerated section, but before that we were drinking Soy Dreams. These aren't as tan colored as some of them. Recently I bought the brand they sell at Costco and couldn't even eat it on my cereal. Just keep trying different brands is my advice. Message: 9 Wed, 2 Oct 2002 21:11:00 -0400 " Karen McLaughlin " <karenmcl getting kids to drink soymilk My family has been vegetarian for a while and are now making the transition to veganism. My 2 boys age 3 and 5 don't like the taste of soymilk-any suggestions as to how to get them " used " to it? I know others make their kids fruit smoothies with soy milk, but my kids don't like smoothies, even with cow's milk (I don't know why, they love fruit!!). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 my message seemed to dissapear in my last post but my suggestion was similar to a number of others. Try the gradual replacement method - worked great milk. ALso, try different brands. My families personal favorite is vitasoy original. Much less beany tasting than some others and a good aftertaste. All this talk of milk drinking makes me have a question of my own. My daughter is 18 months. She breastfeeds twice a day (sometimes three on the weekend) and has two 8 oz bottles of soymilk a day. Could she be getting too much milk???? She seams??? to be eating enough food and gaining weight okay. She has been on the tall and skinny side of the curve since birth but her weight gain has been constistant. We just moved, so I dont think my new doctor will be of much help since she doesn't " know " her yet. Any thoughts? Rachael , " smartgirl27us " <thesmartfamily3> wrote: > , " Karen McLaughlin " <karenmcl@i...> wrote: > > My family has been vegetarian for a while and are now making the > transition to veganism. My 2 boys age 3 and 5 don't like the taste of > soymilk-any suggestions as to how to get them " used " to it? I know > others make their kids fruit smoothies with soy milk, but my kids > don't like smoothies, even with cow's milk (I don't know why, they > love fruit!!). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > > > Karen > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 At 09:11 PM 10/2/2002 -0400, you wrote: >My family has been vegetarian for a while and are now making the >transition to veganism. My 2 boys age 3 and 5 don't like the taste of >soymilk-any suggestions as to how to get them " used " to it? I too have to put in a vote for Soy Silk brand. We love it! Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 I just found it in 1/2 pints and I'm so excited. I can take some with me during the day. They also have a latte (I think) one that is pretty good. Thanks to everyone who suggested soy margarine spreads. Earth Balance was a popular one, so I just bought one. It is pretty good. - Patty Paolini Friday, October 04, 2002 3:56 PM Re: getting kids to drink soymilk At 09:11 PM 10/2/2002 -0400, you wrote: >My family has been vegetarian for a while and are now making the >transition to veganism. My 2 boys age 3 and 5 don't like the taste of >soymilk-any suggestions as to how to get them " used " to it? I too have to put in a vote for Soy Silk brand. We love it! Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 We don't drink much Silk because of the carageenan and because it seems to have a lot of sugar, but I recently saw an add for unsweetened Silk...has anyone tried the unsweetened version? We do love to splurge on Silk Nog around the holidays...yum! Linda --- Patty Paolini & lt;patty & gt; wrote: & gt; At 09:11 PM 10/2/2002 -0400, you wrote: & gt; & gt;My family has been vegetarian for a while and are & gt; now making the & gt; & gt;transition to veganism. My 2 boys age 3 and 5 don't & gt; like the taste of & gt; & gt;soymilk-any suggestions as to how to get them & gt; & #34;used & #34; to it? & gt; & gt; I too have to put in a vote for Soy Silk brand. We & gt; love it! & gt; & gt; Patty & gt; & gt; & gt; Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2002 Report Share Posted October 8, 2002 Hi there! I'm lacto-ovo, not vegan, but I do avoid dairy as much as I can. My doctor told me that children after a certain age (say, 24 months, maximum 3-4 years of age) don't need to drink ANY kind of millk. So it's just a question of them not feeling special, and a question of doing our loved recipes, otherwise why make them drink even soymilk? My son has a small problem with cow's milk anyway (if he drinks more than a cup it gives him tummy ache), so I don't give it to him and he usually doesn't complain. I use soymilk or rice milk or oatmilk (wonderfully sweet even without any sweeteners) for cooking, breakfast cereals, bechamel cream etc... As for drinking, as they don't taste so great, I only use them with carob powder in it and plan to give them biscuits to dip in it. Then it's okay. I try not to overdo it with soy dairy replacements anyway, as I heard they are bad for health (I have lots in my files about that, I've made a thorough study because it was important to me. If anybody is interested I can send the info offlist). Soy in bean form is good, soy sauce is good, but soy milk and tofu should be used in moderation, so it's good there is rice milk and oat milk for variety. As for TVP,it is a highly processed thing which makes me highly suspicious as far as healthy eating is concerned. (I know, not all vegetarians are concerned about healthy eating, but many are). It can come in handy when cooking for non-vegetarians, and if one insists on some traditional recipes. I use it too, maybe once in six months, that's all. In my opinion, we should re-think the idea of using replacements and substitutes all the time. It's like getting a message that these things which we choose not to use are really indispensable, and if we don't use them, we should use something looking or tasting like them to put in their place (replacements that taste like meat make me sick!). Why not re-think our menus and habits instead, finding alternative foods? Irene Mother of Tancredi, 9, and Lavinia, 5 Towards_health_and_beauty/ Friendly support and guidance to everyone struggling with weight and wellness problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2002 Report Share Posted October 8, 2002 In a message dated 10/8/2002 6:10:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, shantima writes: > It's like getting a message that these things > which we choose not to use are really indispensable, and if we don't use > them, we should use something looking or tasting like them to put in their > place (replacements that taste like meat make me sick!). Why not re-think > our menus and habits instead, finding alternative foods? > Ok, don't start throwing things at me, but I loved meat!!! I have been a veg*n for eight years now and could never go back, but I gave it up because of the animals and partly for the health reasons. I sometimes miss the taste of meat, so I use lots of meat replacements. I grow up in a big meat and potatoes family and I have a hard time giving up those tastes that remind of a simpler time. Sara Proud Mama to Colin Patrick 12/07/99 Jack Michael 8/07/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2002 Report Share Posted October 8, 2002 In a message dated 10/8/2002 9:06:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, veganlinda writes: > We don't drink much Silk because of the carageenan and > because it seems to have a lot of sugar, but I > recently saw an add for unsweetened Silk...has anyone > tried the unsweetened version? > Yes I tried the new unsweetened Silk. I liked it. We drink mostly rice milk and almond milk.Sometimes soy. I've found Silk very sweet as well. I can tell you that I was at the Natural Foods and Products expo here on the east coast this week. I got to see all the new things coming to the health food store near you. I found 2 new milks at the show. One is from Pacific Foods. It's Halzelnut milk. Very good. It does have carageenan. The sweetener is rice syrup, so it's not too sweet. The other milk you can make yourself. It's hemp seed milk. Manitoba Harvest is the company that makes the hemp seed nuts. They come in a foil bag. Take a 1/2 to 1 cup and blend with water. It's great in tea or coffee or in cooking. I don't know how it would taste plain or in cereal. I had it with Yerba Matte tea. Sorry for the long answer to the short question. Peace, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 Hi, I am very interested in your files on soy and health. You can send them directly to me, if you don't mind. Thanks very much! KarenI try not to overdo it with soy dairy replacements anyway, as I heard they are bad for health (I have lots in my files about that, I've made a thorough study because it was important to me. If anybody is interested I can send the info offlist). Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos, & more faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 Hi Karen, I'm planning to revise my 5 yo daugther's diets and am searching for info. Heard of your indepth research on soy and health. Would you please send this info to me? Thanks a lot. Yolanda Che, Hong Kong (email) yolanda_che Karen Butler <kbutlerjr wrote: Hi, I am very interested in your files on soy and health. You can send them directly to me, if you don't mind. Thanks very much! KarenI try not to overdo it with soy dairy replacements anyway, as I heard they are bad for health (I have lots in my files about that, I've made a thorough study because it was important to me. If anybody is interested I can send the info offlist). Get your free @.hk address at Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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