picky kids

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My younger daughter has always been a very picky eater. I

think she really just doesn't like a lot of stuff and it

has nothing with me " letting her " . She detested potatoes as

an infant and still does. (the older daughter would eat

them at every meal - go figure) I can't imagine any

reasonably healthy child would voluntarily starve to death

or go without nutrients they really need. It may look like

a poor diet to us but that spoonful of fruit last weekend

might have been enough for the week. If there is a

reasonable variety of food available I think they will be

just fine.

 

The picky daughter is now 16, thin like her dad but very

healthy, never sick and involved with a lot of sports as

well as acedemics. I have just noticed in the last year or

two her tastes are really changing. Now she is willing to

try stuff she wouldn't have touched a couple years ago.

 

Don't sweat the small stuff. Humans are so successful on

this planet because we can survive and thrive on most

anything. This is all just my opinion of course. Do what

you feel is best for you and yours

 

Kris

 

--- The Andersons <afamily wrote:

> Anyhow, what I really wanted to ask was if anyone has

> advice for picky eaters. I forget who it was that said

> that kids become picky eaters because we let them, but it

> definately made me think. I really don't want to make my

> son any pickier, but I'm also worried that he won't eat

> anything at all if I wait for him to eat the really good

> stuff (he is VERY stubborn). And since he's so young I

> really can't have a conversation with him asking him to

> at least TRY one bite of something to see if he'll like

> it. Most stuff he won't even put in his mouth.

> Breakfast time he has cereal, lunch is toast with PB or

> jam, and supper is the real challenge. He goes through

> spurts, now he likes cheese again, sometimes chicken

> fingers (which I'm not too happy about because of all the

> grease, but I think it's better than nothing), and he

> also likes the baby fruits in a jar - that's about it.

> My doctor has said several times not to worry, that's how

> kids this age are, and just let them eat whatever they

> want. So........., I would appreciate any advice from

> those who have had this problem. Thanks!!

 

 

 

 

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Thanks, I really appreciate your opinion. I guess I sometimes forget how

little he is and therefore doesn't need to eat a whole lot. I'm just so

worried about not doing what's best or being a good mom that I tend to beat

myself up alot. (I know, I need to work on that).

 

Pat

 

 

kris <kristc99

Thursday, July 05, 2001 9:23 PM

Re: picky kids

 

 

>My younger daughter has always been a very picky eater. I

>think she really just doesn't like a lot of stuff and it

>has nothing with me " letting her " . She detested potatoes as

>an infant and still does. (the older daughter would eat

>them at every meal - go figure) I can't imagine any

>reasonably healthy child would voluntarily starve to death

>or go without nutrients they really need. It may look like

>a poor diet to us but that spoonful of fruit last weekend

>might have been enough for the week. If there is a

>reasonable variety of food available I think they will be

>just fine.

>

>The picky daughter is now 16, thin like her dad but very

>healthy, never sick and involved with a lot of sports as

>well as acedemics. I have just noticed in the last year or

>two her tastes are really changing. Now she is willing to

>try stuff she wouldn't have touched a couple years ago.

>

>Don't sweat the small stuff. Humans are so successful on

>this planet because we can survive and thrive on most

>anything. This is all just my opinion of course. Do what

>you feel is best for you and yours

>

>Kris

>

>--- The Andersons <afamily wrote:

>> Anyhow, what I really wanted to ask was if anyone has

>> advice for picky eaters. I forget who it was that said

>> that kids become picky eaters because we let them, but it

>> definately made me think. I really don't want to make my

>> son any pickier, but I'm also worried that he won't eat

>> anything at all if I wait for him to eat the really good

>> stuff (he is VERY stubborn). And since he's so young I

>> really can't have a conversation with him asking him to

>> at least TRY one bite of something to see if he'll like

>> it. Most stuff he won't even put in his mouth.

>> Breakfast time he has cereal, lunch is toast with PB or

>> jam, and supper is the real challenge. He goes through

>> spurts, now he likes cheese again, sometimes chicken

>> fingers (which I'm not too happy about because of all the

>> grease, but I think it's better than nothing), and he

>> also likes the baby fruits in a jar - that's about it.

>> My doctor has said several times not to worry, that's how

>> kids this age are, and just let them eat whatever they

>> want. So........., I would appreciate any advice from

>> those who have had this problem. Thanks!!

>

>

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When my kids are getting picky on us, we find that fried rice with everything

all minced up finely goes down without protest!

 

Sandra

 

 

 

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My three year old will not touch anything green except for peas. I often take

a variety of veggies and blend them into a very smooth sauce mixed with soy

sauce, garlic and spices (he likes paprika). I then freeze in ice cube trays

and then put in freezer bags for later use. I just pop a couple cubes in the

microwave and then mix into rice or pasta. He loves it but has no idea what

is in it

 

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Do you have a (vegan) recipe for fried rice with veges? And can

instant rice be used in it?

 

, Sandra Mort <sandra.mort@o...>

wrote:

> When my kids are getting picky on us, we find that fried rice with

everything all minced up finely goes down without protest!

>

> Sandra

>

>

>

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I don't use a recipe, but I can tell you how we make it. Once or twice a week

(usually on Friday night) we have stir fried veggies of some variety, usually w/

tofu or fake meat in it. We take the rice and put it in a container, put the

veggies in another. We always make too much on purpose!

 

On fried rice night (usually Saturday night, since it's quick and sundown is so

late these days) we start with the cold leftover rice. I like to wash it in

cold water to separate it, dh likes to break up the clumps in the pan. I like

my way better but I like him to cook so I don't complain! While that's

frying up in the wok, we add in a little sesame oil and soy sauce. The leftover

stir fried veggies and tofu or soy strips go for a quick whirl in the food

processor to chop up into wee little bits, but not puree. Those and some extra

baby corn get flung in, stirred around and when everything is warm, data! If

you want to scramble eggs and stir those in too, you can, but that's obviously

not vegan.

 

Never tried instant rice, but since you need to make it with leftover rice

(fresh hot rice WON'T work) then it doesn't matter much what kind it is, I would

guess!

 

Sandra

 

 

Do you have a (vegan) recipe for fried rice with veges? And can

instant rice be used in it?

 

 

 

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Hi Christine

My middle daughter only ever ate chicken nuggets that were made of meat. She

just didn't like it. I have been veg for a long time so that was something she

and I shared. when she stopped eating the chicken nuggets we would plan menus

together and go shopping together. My oldest was a carnivore but she wanted to

be in one the special time I had with her sister so she gave up meat. this past

summer we went to the farm sanctuary on vacation. We bought a copy of Peaceable

Kingdom. After she saw that she became vegan for life. She checks ingredients

better than I do. It is a very disturbing video but it sure helped show her why

her choice to be vegetarian is a good one. It was a gradual process for her.

It was hard for her to give up meat. She also had a limited repetoir of foods

she would eat. Now, she will try everything. My baby has never eaten meat

because she was born after the other girls were already veg so it was easy to

not give it to her.

Carol

 

 

Message: 6

Sun, 5 Feb 2006 14:47:55 -0800 (PST)

Christine Pensa

Re: Introduction

 

Kristen,

 

We are having veggie tacos tonight (thanks)! and soy ice cream for dessert.

Sometimes it's hard because my son is hooked on meat but I'm trying. Do you mind

me asking what made your son want to go veggie? Was it a compassion thing,

health, environmental or a combination? The reason I'm asking is because I've

explained how animals are treated and the slaughterhouses etc... and it doesn't

seem to bother him. ( I've explained the health and environmental benefits and

it just doesn't click. I know I can make him change over night but I sure do

wish I could. He's such a picky eater. We went out for Indian food last night

and he didn't even want to eat the rice. We had a PB & J sandwich that we brought

from home just in case. My baby on the other hand grabbed a handful of vegetable

curry and rice and shoved it in his mouth before I could stop him (he loved it).

 

I am hoping the veggie tacos will go well tonight. I am using veggie crumbles

and not bringing it up because I am afraid that he won't want to eat it if I do.

He will insist on having nachoes with cheese but I guess I will take it one step

at a time.

 

Thanks

Christine

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Carol,

 

I make it a point to make special trips to the health food store with my son

to get treats like soy ice cream and vegan cookies to let him know that vegan

things can taste good and sometimes even better! All the junk food in the house

does not contain any milk or eggs (maybe honey but we are still working on

that). I keep veggie burgers in the freezer and always have organic potatoes

because he loves mashed potatoes (with soy milk and margarine). I think having

him help plan the meals is a good idea. We might be eating a lot of veggie

burgers and potatoes in the beginning but we have to start somewhere. I've

never heard of the video Peaceable Kingdom. Would it be suitable for a 9 yr

old? Where could I get a copy?

 

Thanks

Christine

 

carol sobczak <cpsobczak wrote:

 

 

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Hi Christine

My middle daughter only ever ate chicken nuggets that were made of meat. She

just didn't like it. I have been veg for a long time so that was something she

and I shared. when she stopped eating the chicken nuggets we would plan menus

together and go shopping together. My oldest was a carnivore but she wanted to

be in one the special time I had with her sister so she gave up meat. this past

summer we went to the farm sanctuary on vacation. We bought a copy of Peaceable

Kingdom. After she saw that she became vegan for life. She checks ingredients

better than I do. It is a very disturbing video but it sure helped show her why

her choice to be vegetarian is a good one. It was a gradual process for her.

It was hard for her to give up meat. She also had a limited repetoir of foods

she would eat. Now, she will try everything. My baby has never eaten meat

because she was born after the other girls were already veg so it was easy to

not give it to her.

Carol

 

 

Message: 6

Sun, 5 Feb 2006 14:47:55 -0800 (PST)

Christine Pensa

Re: Introduction

 

Kristen,

 

We are having veggie tacos tonight (thanks)! and soy ice cream for dessert.

Sometimes it's hard because my son is hooked on meat but I'm trying. Do you mind

me asking what made your son want to go veggie? Was it a compassion thing,

health, environmental or a combination? The reason I'm asking is because I've

explained how animals are treated and the slaughterhouses etc... and it doesn't

seem to bother him. ( I've explained the health and environmental benefits and

it just doesn't click. I know I can make him change over night but I sure do

wish I could. He's such a picky eater. We went out for Indian food last night

and he didn't even want to eat the rice. We had a PB & J sandwich that we brought

from home just in case. My baby on the other hand grabbed a handful of vegetable

curry and rice and shoved it in his mouth before I could stop him (he loved it).

 

I am hoping the veggie tacos will go well tonight. I am using veggie crumbles

and not bringing it up because I am afraid that he won't want to eat it if I do.

He will insist on having nachoes with cheese but I guess I will take it one step

at a time.

 

Thanks

Christine

 

 

 

 

 

 

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