Guest guest Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 We are having trouble at breakfast getting our 5yr old to eat breakfast before it is time to leave on the bus for kdg. Before he went to school, we would leave his food sitting on the table and he would eat it over the course of the morning. It worked great then. Now it presents a big problem for the poor little guy. Not eating is making him not able to concentrate, and taking a break to eat every 15 minutes is not part of the plan. His teacher called tonight and his learning is being affected. I need vegan, gluten, soy, corn free ideas to get down a kindergardener that has lots of allergy/digestive issues before school. I am hoping for some whole food ideas - I can use rice protein powder if needed, but would rather use a more natural option. HELP!! Your thoughts, experiences, input are appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Melanie, I certainly understand your concerns. My son is that way as well, and he's 18! He leaves for classes in the morning and doesn't eat until he gets home around 2:00 in the afternoon. I keep 'nagging' him, as I agree that learning is very affected by this. He doesn't feel like eating in the morning and he's not hungry, but I've found that if I make smoothies or foamies for him, he will drink them before he leaves. There's a 'pumpkin foamy' recipe in our archives and it's delicious! For fruit smoothies, I usually start with a frozen banana and add enough milk alternative (of choice) to add liquid to the mixture. Then the ingredients vary: frozen berries, or carob powder, or peanut butter, etc. I like to add powdered vanilla to enhance flavor as well. Does your son like gf granola bars? Is he allowed to eat on the bus? Granola bars might be nice made into balls (similar to small popcorn balls as well). Gluten free, whole grain (fruit sweetened) cookies might also be tempting and easy to eat out of hand. Also, when our boys were young we used to make a 'fudge' called (by the children) 'tummy broom'. I can't remember the recipe; I'll have to see if it's in my MIL's recipe collection. It was a carob 'fudge' that was made with nut butters, chopped nuts, fruit sweetener, coconut, and whole flax seeds. It was rich, but totally filled with nutrition. How about fruit leather? Dried fruit and nuts in a baggy? Whole grain (gf) crackers that are easy to carry in a baggy? For other ideas, check out this blog (be sure to visit the archives): http://www.veganlunchbox.blogspot.com Hope this helps ~ LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I second the smoothie idea from LaDonna. When my youngest son was little he wouldn't eat breakfast either. His teacher said just an hour or so into the day he would turn very pale and look as if was about to pass out !!! I tried him with smoothies and the problem was solved. I used soy milk (but any milk would work), fruit, carob, peanut butter, nuts etc. He's almost 17 now and will eat breakfast, but he still loves his smoothies. Kim , " Melanie " <melanie_tomic wrote: > > We are having trouble at breakfast getting our 5yr old to eat > breakfast before it is time to leave on the bus for kdg. Before he > went to school, we would leave his food sitting on the table and he > would eat it over the course of the morning. It worked great then. > Now it presents a big problem for the poor little guy. Not eating is > making him not able to concentrate, and taking a break to eat every 15 > minutes is not part of the plan. His teacher called tonight and his > learning is being affected. > > I need vegan, gluten, soy, corn free ideas to get down a > kindergardener that has lots of allergy/digestive issues before > school. I am hoping for some whole food ideas - I can use rice > protein powder if needed, but would rather use a more natural option. > > HELP!! Your thoughts, experiences, input are appreciated! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Perhaps a take-along breadfast, such as a larabar would work. Or a baggie of " trail mix " that works with his allergies (nuts if allowed, dried fruit, gf/sf pretzels). Or find something he does like well and that is allowed (banands and peanut butter, perhaps, or an allowed nut butter on celery sticks). It doesn't really have to be " breakfast food " , as long as he gets some simple and complex carbs and proteins in, with a few good fats and fiber to make sure it lasts more than an hour. If all else fails, something like a smoothie or protein shake might have to do (slimfast says they have a new caseig/gluten free item, but I haven't seen it to see if it is soy free). A smoothie can be viewed as dessert by him, but lets you pack in that rice protein powder with some good fats, fiber and veggies or fruits. > > > We are having trouble at breakfast getting our 5yr old to eat > breakfast before it is time to leave on the bus for kdg. Before he > went to school, we would leave his food sitting on the table and he > would eat it over the course of the morning. > > I need vegan, gluten, soy, corn free ideas to get down a > kindergardener that has lots of allergy/digestive issues before > school. I am hoping for some whole food ideas - I can use rice > protein powder if needed, but would rather use a more natural option. --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude EVA] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I'd love to see the recipe, but would hesitate to each something called " tummy brooom " before having to sit in a classroom all day! K > Also, when our boys were young we > used to make a 'fudge' called (by the children) 'tummy broom'. I can't > remember the recipe; I'll have to see if it's in my MIL's recipe > collection. > It was a carob 'fudge' that was made with nut butters, chopped > nuts, fruit > sweetener, coconut, and whole flax seeds. It was rich, but > totally filled with nutrition. --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude EVA] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 >>>I'd love to see the recipe, but would hesitate to each something called " tummy brooom " before having to sit in a classroom all day! LOL! It's very gentle, K, don't worry. I think you would love it! LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 My suggestion would be to look at the time he has before school and try to get him adjusted to eating within that time frame, evening if he continues to graze rather than sitting to eat and be done. He helps him to still have the familiar, eat only a small bit at a time like his tummy is used to and still feel in control of his eating. Maybe making him mini muffins (2 bite sized) instead of full size would encourage him to eat them more quickly as well and I would also make sure that his mid morning snack was something similar, bite sized but loaded with protein so he has a balanced boost of energy. Have you seen the recipes for muffins, cookies and brownies that use canned beans?, but are still sweet. What about a savoury muffin like Onion and Walnut or Pecan which gives him carbs and proteins and would probably hold him better? BL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Thanks for the wonderful suggestions. We have done the breakfast shake thing for the last 2 days. He loves it, I need to work on my proportions, as there is much more fruit than protein in it, but it is a great start. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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