Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hello, We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading soy and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as I got an epi-pen for her, just in case... I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she cannot eat... Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. Aubrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hi I'm sure it's possible, might just take a bit of figuring out. Will she eat hummus? A good variety of vegetables? What does she like to eat? Best wishes Alice On 17 Jun 2008, at 07:54, Aubrey wrote: > Hello, > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading > soy > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as > I > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she > cannot > eat... > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > Aubrey > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 It is possible, but she might have to learn to like some beans. I'm vegetarian and gluten intolerant. On top of that, I have a thyroid problem, and need to limit my soy intake. My hubby does not like beans. That makes life challenging in our house. Through trial and error, we have found that he likes hummus, lentils, and black beans. He does not like other beans like pinto, navy, etc. because of the mealy taste. I sneak pureed beans into a lot of our meals. In his case, it is just a dislike. In your daughter's case, check with the allergist first to see if she is allergic to any beans. If not, try to introduce them gently. If they " hurt her stomach " and she's not allergic, maybe she is not used to the high fiber content. _____ On Behalf Of Alice Leonard Monday, June 16, 2008 3:28 PM Re: Peanut, Walnut and Soy Allergies? Hi I'm sure it's possible, might just take a bit of figuring out. Will she eat hummus? A good variety of vegetables? What does she like to eat? Best wishes Alice On 17 Jun 2008, at 07:54, Aubrey wrote: > Hello, > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading > soy > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as > I > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she > cannot > eat... > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > Aubrey > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 If you stay as close to as grown as possible, you should do okay. Lots of fresh and raw foods can be tasty and you know they don't have additives Sharon - Aubrey Monday, June 16, 2008 12:54 PM Peanut, Walnut and Soy Allergies? Hello, We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading soy and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as I got an epi-pen for her, just in case... I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she cannot eat... Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. Aubrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 She won't eat garbonzo beans. For the longest time, she kept telling me they hurt her stomach. I thought she was being difficult, but, apparently, they are in the peanut family. He didn't test for those, but they are out as far as I am concerned. The only beans she will eat are pinto. I have tried many others. She is okay on split pea soup.. but, I can't feed that to her everyday. She is okay on quinoa, though she'd rather not eat it. She doesn't really do the bean dips. She'd rather eat the chips and will ask for salsa. She likes " fake chicken tenders " , and is really upset about not being able to eat them. I've tried giving her protein shakes, and she refuses to drink them. Says it tastes like " sand " is in her food. She is a troublesome child, I tell you, ha. I am also wanting to avoid nuts, as walnuts came up, too... he didn't test for almond or other nuts... I am just foreseeing health issues for her... We had her GFCF for autistic tendencies that were developing in her, and she is developmentally delayed in her speech. So much so that I have trouble understanding her, at times. I am not sure what to do... , Alice Leonard <alice wrote: > > Hi > I'm sure it's possible, might just take a bit of figuring out. > Will she eat hummus? A good variety of vegetables? > What does she like to eat? > Best wishes > Alice > > On 17 Jun 2008, at 07:54, Aubrey wrote: > > > Hello, > > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading > > soy > > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as > > I > > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she > > cannot > > eat... > > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > > > Aubrey > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I wanted to get her retested (blood test) to see what other things to avoid, and he would not test her. I told her she was a vegetarian, and I am not sure how to feed her without soy, and she told me to feed her meat. Kept touting " meat " ... sooo, not sure. I also think I have thyroid issues (all the symptoms, but test " normal " ), so I avoid soy as much as I can, but I have not been diligent... I just found out I am pregnant, so I do not eat it anymore, just in case... I have also found myself feeling quite horrible and craving meat products, but seeing them makes me sick... so, I know I am not getting enough protein... I am just frustrated with the food restrictions. I'm also sick of beans. It seems that is all we eat. I love hummus, but it also kills my stomach... There are tons of veggie foods I love that make me feel woozy. (This was before the bun in the oven, so that isn't it, haha.) I've been a committed veggie for 2+ years, and people keep telling me " Well, looks like you guys are going to have to start eating meat. " It bugs me. Aubrey , " Angela McBride " <amcbride3 wrote: > > It is possible, but she might have to learn to like some beans. > > I'm vegetarian and gluten intolerant. On top of that, I have a thyroid > problem, and need to limit my soy intake. My hubby does not like beans. > That makes life challenging in our house. Through trial and error, we have > found that he likes hummus, lentils, and black beans. He does not like > other beans like pinto, navy, etc. because of the mealy taste. I sneak > pureed beans into a lot of our meals. > > In his case, it is just a dislike. In your daughter's case, check with the > allergist first to see if she is allergic to any beans. If not, try to > introduce them gently. If they " hurt her stomach " and she's not allergic, > maybe she is not used to the high fiber content. > > _____ > > > On Behalf Of Alice Leonard > Monday, June 16, 2008 3:28 PM > > Re: Peanut, Walnut and Soy Allergies? > > > > Hi > I'm sure it's possible, might just take a bit of figuring out. > Will she eat hummus? A good variety of vegetables? > What does she like to eat? > Best wishes > Alice > > On 17 Jun 2008, at 07:54, Aubrey wrote: > > > Hello, > > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading > > soy > > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as > > I > > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she > > cannot > > eat... > > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > > > Aubrey > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Has your daughter tried Quinoa flakes. My whole family enjoys it for breakfast. If you like hot cereal it is a great way to start the day - and the protein is reasonable In a message dated 6/16/2008 6:08:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hypnotist_collectr writes: She won't eat garbonzo beans. For the longest time, she kept telling me they hurt her stomach. I thought she was being difficult, but, apparently, they are in the peanut family. He didn't test for those, but they are out as far as I am concerned. The only beans she will eat are pinto. I have tried many others. She is okay on split pea soup.. but, I can't feed that to her everyday. She is okay on quinoa, though she'd rather not eat it. She doesn't really do the bean dips. She'd rather eat the chips and will ask for salsa. She likes " fake chicken tenders " , and is really upset about not being able to eat them. I've tried giving her protein shakes, and she refuses to drink them. Says it tastes like " sand " is in her food. She is a troublesome child, I tell you, ha. I am also wanting to avoid nuts, as walnuts came up, too... he didn't test for almond or other nuts... I am just foreseeing health issues for her... We had her GFCF for autistic tendencies that were developing in her, and she is developmentally delayed in her speech. So much so that I have trouble understanding her, at times. I am not sure what to do... _Vegan-and-Gluten-Vegan-and-GlutenVega_ ( ) , Alice Leonard <alice wrote: > > Hi > I'm sure it's possible, might just take a bit of figuring out. > Will she eat hummus? A good variety of vegetables? > What does she like to eat? > Best wishes > Alice > > On 17 Jun 2008, at 07:54, Aubrey wrote: > > > Hello, > > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading > > soy > > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as > > I > > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she > > cannot > > eat... > > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > > vegetarian.. vegetarian..<WBR>. It just isn't > > > > Aubrey > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Yes, it is very possible to eat well, without wheat, soy or dairy. Eat fruits and vegetables and lots of greens. Greens have a lot of protein. Blend them in fruit smoothies to make them easier to digest and get more down. The produce section of the store is the best part of the store to eat from. Don't think about what you can't eat. Think about what you can eat, and then eat some. It is likely that most packaged foods won't work for you, but that is ok, maybe a blessing in disguise, they contain the least nutrients per calorie. The book, " Eat to Live " has helped us. Hang in there. It will get better. Barbara On Jun 16, 2008, at 12:54 PM, Aubrey wrote: > Hello, > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading > soy > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out > as I > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she > cannot > eat... > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > Aubrey > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Have you considered doing a rotation diet? If she is already encountering these problems and has a reaction to both soy and peanuts (both are legumes) it's no wonder she also complains of stomach/GI problems with garbanzos and other beans (also legumes). Have you tried her with lentils in place of beans. Lentils are far enough removed that their family (pulses) may not affect her in the same ways as the other legumes. Although the FDA tends to lump treenuts altogether, they all come from different botanical families, so you may find she is tolerant of almonds (plum family) while not so of walnuts and pecans. I am wondering also if you have ever considered leaky gut syndrome or unresolved Celiac Disease for her. Often Leaky Gut is responsible when there are so many positives on allergy testing. BL On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 2:26 PM, Aubrey <hypnotist_collectr wrote: > She won't eat garbonzo beans. For the longest time, she kept telling > me they hurt her stomach. I thought she was being difficult, but, > apparently, they are in the peanut family. He didn't test for those, > but they are out as far as I am concerned. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Did you know that if you could eat enough broccoli to get the calories you need, you would get enough protein. A lot of veggies have some protein in them. Will she drink the green smoothies. Sharon - Aubrey Monday, June 16, 2008 2:32 PM Re: Peanut, Walnut and Soy Allergies? I wanted to get her retested (blood test) to see what other things to avoid, and he would not test her. I told her she was a vegetarian, and I am not sure how to feed her without soy, and she told me to feed her meat. Kept touting " meat " ... sooo, not sure. I also think I have thyroid issues (all the symptoms, but test " normal " ), so I avoid soy as much as I can, but I have not been diligent... I just found out I am pregnant, so I do not eat it anymore, just in case... I have also found myself feeling quite horrible and craving meat products, but seeing them makes me sick... so, I know I am not getting enough protein... I am just frustrated with the food restrictions. I'm also sick of beans. It seems that is all we eat. I love hummus, but it also kills my stomach... There are tons of veggie foods I love that make me feel woozy. (This was before the bun in the oven, so that isn't it, haha.) I've been a committed veggie for 2+ years, and people keep telling me " Well, looks like you guys are going to have to start eating meat. " It bugs me. Aubrey , " Angela McBride " <amcbride3 wrote: > > It is possible, but she might have to learn to like some beans. > > I'm vegetarian and gluten intolerant. On top of that, I have a thyroid > problem, and need to limit my soy intake. My hubby does not like beans. > That makes life challenging in our house. Through trial and error, we have > found that he likes hummus, lentils, and black beans. He does not like > other beans like pinto, navy, etc. because of the mealy taste. I sneak > pureed beans into a lot of our meals. > > In his case, it is just a dislike. In your daughter's case, check with the > allergist first to see if she is allergic to any beans. If not, try to > introduce them gently. If they " hurt her stomach " and she's not allergic, > maybe she is not used to the high fiber content. > > _____ > > > On Behalf Of Alice Leonard > Monday, June 16, 2008 3:28 PM > > Re: Peanut, Walnut and Soy Allergies? > > > > Hi > I'm sure it's possible, might just take a bit of figuring out. > Will she eat hummus? A good variety of vegetables? > What does she like to eat? > Best wishes > Alice > > On 17 Jun 2008, at 07:54, Aubrey wrote: > > > Hello, > > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading > > soy > > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as > > I > > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she > > cannot > > eat... > > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > > > Aubrey > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Are you on the GFCFrecipes group? There are lots of people on there whose kids are on the autistic spectrum and have tactile sensitivities (I thought of it because you mentioned her 'sand in food' issue). I'm not on that list any more, but I found them really helpful when I was. Best wishes Alice On 17 Jun 2008, at 09:26, Aubrey wrote: > She won't eat garbonzo beans. For the longest time, she kept telling > me they hurt her stomach. I thought she was being difficult, but, > apparently, they are in the peanut family. He didn't test for those, > but they are out as far as I am concerned. > The only beans she will eat are pinto. I have tried many others. She > is okay on split pea soup.. but, I can't feed that to her everyday. > She is okay on quinoa, though she'd rather not eat it. > She doesn't really do the bean dips. She'd rather eat the chips and > will ask for salsa. > She likes " fake chicken tenders " , and is really upset about not being > able to eat them. > I've tried giving her protein shakes, and she refuses to drink them. > Says it tastes like " sand " is in her food. > She is a troublesome child, I tell you, ha. > I am also wanting to avoid nuts, as walnuts came up, too... he didn't > test for almond or other nuts... > I am just foreseeing health issues for her... We had her GFCF for > autistic tendencies that were developing in her, and she is > developmentally delayed in her speech. So much so that I have trouble > understanding her, at times. > I am not sure what to do... > > , Alice Leonard > <alice wrote: > > > > Hi > > I'm sure it's possible, might just take a bit of figuring out. > > Will she eat hummus? A good variety of vegetables? > > What does she like to eat? > > Best wishes > > Alice > > > > On 17 Jun 2008, at 07:54, Aubrey wrote: > > > > > Hello, > > > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > > > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about > walnuts, > > > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy > (lactose > > > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > > > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She > HATES > > > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not > into > > > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was > reading > > > soy > > > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, > too. > > > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked > out as > > > I > > > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > > > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she > > > cannot > > > eat... > > > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > > > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > > > > > Aubrey > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Lots of great ideas from everybody. There is an Eat to Live as well. The emphasis in Eat to Live, as Barbara says, is greens, other veggies, and fruits. There is also a book on children's diets (by the same author) called " Disease Proof your Child " . Has some kid-friendly recipes in it. Pam On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 4:34 PM, Barbara Frohne <barbara.frohne wrote: > Yes, it is very possible to eat well, without wheat, soy or dairy. > Eat fruits and vegetables and lots of greens. Greens have a lot of > protein. Blend them in fruit smoothies to make them easier to digest > and get more down. The produce section of the store is the best part > of the store to eat from. Don't think about what you can't eat. > Think about what you can eat, and then eat some. It is likely that > most packaged foods won't work for you, but that is ok, maybe a > blessing in disguise, they contain the least nutrients per calorie. > The book, " Eat to Live " has helped us. > > Hang in there. It will get better. > > Barbara > > On Jun 16, 2008, at 12:54 PM, Aubrey wrote: > >> Hello, >> We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is >> allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, >> as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose >> intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. >> Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES >> beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into >> bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading >> soy >> and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. >> Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out >> as I >> got an epi-pen for her, just in case... >> I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she >> cannot >> eat... >> Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and >> vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. >> >> Aubrey >> >> >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Aubrey, My son is 15 and we are vegan. He is also allergic to soy, corn, bananas, potatoes and is gluten free. I was very concerned about him getting proper nutrition. For us " proper nutrition " doesn't mean animal products. I've had to be creative. Muffins have been wonderful ways to sneak in what he can have but may not want to eat. Focus on what your daughter CAN have. Geoff eats rice a lot. Organic brown rice as a base, then I use spices and veggies to make it different. He's having Indian style rice for lunch today. Curry and raisins. Good luck to you. Oh, and Geoff is nearly 6 foot tall on this diet and still growing . Lisa -- Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1505 - Release 6/16/2008 7:20 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks for the comments back. I will be getting the Disease Proof Your Child book at the library ina few minutes. My sister was also recommending green shakes, which I hadn't thought of for protein. I am growing my own food this year, and we are really excited about it. Maybe we will have to depend on that for a lot of her food. My arugula is growing like a weed, so that is awesome. I have made her shakes with " salad " before. I'll just have to keep doing that. I am also thinking I will begin putting a little bit of protein in the shakes, a little at a time, and continue to up the amount every once in awhile, so she doesn't notice. She never knows when I put greens in the shakes. And, yes, we are on the GFCF kids . I asked over here since their foods seem to really lean on meat, potatoes/rice, veggies. Thanks for all your input, you guys. It is making me feel better. I had thought about possibly going to get some free range chicken for her, but the thought of making it makes me nauseous. Aubrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I was just looking back to your original e-mail so that I could make some more suggestions, so your timing is good! Since peanut and soy are both legumes and she has complained of problems with other beans, I agree that you should stay away from beans. Lentils may be a possibility, as someone else has suggested, and they're good in curry or chili or things like that. How about peas? There are a number of varieties, if they are okay. Walnuts are a tree nut; there are a lot of other nuts and seeds that are not related. Since she is allergic to walnuts and peanuts, she has a high likelihood of being allergic to similar proteins, and there are problems with cross-contamination of equipment or shipping trucks. You might try some unrelated nuts/seeds in shell (to avoid cross contamination) and see how she handles them. Sunflower seeds, coconut, cashew, pistacchio, macadamia, pumpkin seed, chia/selba (very chic and expensive right now), flax seed, lotus seed, sesame, almond (related to peaches, apples, cherries, etc. and you can use almond flour in baking.) The nuts that are related to walnut are hickory and pecan. Hemp is high protein, you might want to try hemp milk or hemp nuts/seeds. Quinoa and teff are two grains with high protein profiles. My son likes quinoa in place of rice sometimes, and you can get quinoa flakes as someone else mentioned, use it for breakfast cereal, use quinoa flours in baking, etc. So far I have only used teff in baking, not anything else. Of course brown rice and any other whole gluten free grains are great too. uncontaminated oats, if she can have them. I also picked up some ideas from a low-carb vegan book at the library. Forget what it was called. Lots of hits on google if you search low-carb vegan. Some sea vegetables are good sources of protein too. Pam On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 2:41 PM, Aubrey <hypnotist_collectr wrote: > Thanks for the comments back. I will be getting the Disease Proof Your > Child book at the library ina few minutes. > My sister was also recommending green shakes, which I hadn't thought of > for protein. I am growing my own food this year, and we are really > excited about it. Maybe we will have to depend on that for a lot of > her food. My arugula is growing like a weed, so that is awesome. I > have made her shakes with " salad " before. I'll just have to keep doing > that. I am also thinking I will begin putting a little bit of protein > in the shakes, a little at a time, and continue to up the amount every > once in awhile, so she doesn't notice. She never knows when I put > greens in the shakes. > And, yes, we are on the GFCF kids . I asked over here since > their foods seem to really lean on meat, potatoes/rice, veggies. > > Thanks for all your input, you guys. It is making me feel better. I had > thought about possibly going to get some free range chicken for her, > but the thought of making it makes me nauseous. > > Aubrey > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 My brother is allergic to milk but soy was a staple in his diet as a child. You may wnat to consult with a nutritionist or dietitian on this one. rhonda http://www.teachersandparents.bravehost.com -- In , " Aubrey " <hypnotist_collectr wrote: > > Hello, > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading soy > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as I > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she cannot > eat... > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > Aubrey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Check out http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/ as they have a lot of resources specifically for kids with food allergies. I always had a lot of food problems since birth and when pain is caused from food, anorexia is a serious concern to worry about. Most often when kids are considered picky eaters it's more of an issue of pain and discomfort. As a parent, it can be very worrisome because you want to ensure your child is getting proper nourishment. My best advice for you is to find a good quality multi vitamin she can take and make sure she takes them. Pills are not a substitute for food, but they can help ensure she's getting what she needs to grow strong and healthy. It's hard to get all the nutrients from food that you need when you can't eat anything, and a lot of the effects won't show up until it's too late to really correct. Support groups can help tremendously with the emotional stress for both of you as well as finding recipes and companies that sell specialty products. Enjoy Life http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/ has allergy free snacks and cookies that are really good and I recently read that their snack bars are fortified with vitamins. If I find any other useful info for you I will post it. Good luck to you and your daughter! Jae On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 4:41 PM, Aubrey <hypnotist_collectr wrote: > Thanks for the comments back. I will be getting the Disease Proof Your > Child book at the library ina few minutes. > My sister was also recommending green shakes, which I hadn't thought of > for protein. I am growing my own food this year, and we are really > excited about it. Maybe we will have to depend on that for a lot of > her food. My arugula is growing like a weed, so that is awesome. I > have made her shakes with " salad " before. I'll just have to keep doing > that. I am also thinking I will begin putting a little bit of protein > in the shakes, a little at a time, and continue to up the amount every > once in awhile, so she doesn't notice. She never knows when I put > greens in the shakes. > And, yes, we are on the GFCF kids . I asked over here since > their foods seem to really lean on meat, potatoes/rice, veggies. > > Thanks for all your input, you guys. It is making me feel better. I had > thought about possibly going to get some free range chicken for her, > but the thought of making it makes me nauseous. > > Aubrey > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Forgot to mention sunshine burgers. http://sunshineburger.com/products/ Some of them contain beans so check the ingredients and make sure they are appropriate for her. I have the southwesten style which has black beans in it. I didn't see the black beans listed on the ingredients on the site so they may have changed the recipe since I last bought them. They are all really good and gluten and soy free. I did not see anything about nuts in any of the ingredients but I would write to the company and double check just to be sure. On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 3:54 PM, Aubrey <hypnotist_collectr wrote: > Hello, > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading soy > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as I > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she cannot > eat... > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > Aubrey > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Here's a few recipe ideas from the files just using the obvious lentils, seeds, quinoa. There's probably heaps more. Lentil curries (heaps of recipes in Files) Lentil Stews Dhal Sweet and Sour Lentils with Noodles (see Mains > Asian and Asian Noodle Dishes) Lentil Burgers or Patties (You can use quinoa flakes in them too) Veggie Burgers Lentil Cold Cuts Lentil Loaves (you can use quinoa flakes in these too) Lentil Tacos Lentil Pasta Sauces Shepherds or Cottage Pies Breakfast Lentils Lentil Dips Quinoa Corn Chili (see Mains > Chillies) Quinoa/Potato Petite Croquettes (see Mains > Burgers) Quinoa Burgers/Patties Unsausage Patties (contains soy sauce) (Replace the soy sauce) Muesli/Granola Bars Crackers Cookies Hot Nutty Quinoa (*SF) (see Drinks > Misc) Quinoa Tortillas (see Pancakes etc.) Quinoa Pancakes Quinoa Salads Soups Quinoa Pudding Bread Sunflower Seed Burgers/Patties Sunflower Loaf (see Mains > Loaves) Savoury Seeds Sunflower Seed Crackers (Crackers and Crispbread) Sunny Sour Cream (Dairy Alternatives) Seed Cereal Topping French Toast Sunflower Seed Dressings Seed Milk (see Dairy Alternatives) Sunflower Seed Cakes (see Pancakes etc.) Parmesan " Cheese " (sesame seeds) Smoothies Pepita Sage Dip (See condiments > Dips) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 You might want to check out foodallergykitchen as well. A number of people there on very limited diets that might give you some ideas. Pam On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 5:55 PM, Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: > Check out http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/ as they have a lot of > resources specifically for kids with food allergies. > I always had a lot of food problems since birth and when pain is caused from > food, anorexia is a serious concern to worry about. Most often when kids are > considered picky eaters it's more of an issue of pain and discomfort. As a > parent, it can be very worrisome because you want to ensure your child is > getting proper nourishment. My best advice for you is to find a good quality > multi vitamin she can take and make sure she takes them. Pills are not a > substitute for food, but they can help ensure she's getting what she needs > to grow strong and healthy. It's hard to get all the nutrients from food > that you need when you can't eat anything, and a lot of the effects won't > show up until it's too late to really correct. Support groups can help > tremendously with the emotional stress for both of you as well as finding > recipes and companies that sell specialty products. > Enjoy Life http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/ has allergy free snacks and > cookies that are really good and I recently read that their snack bars are > fortified with vitamins. > > If I find any other useful info for you I will post it. Good luck to you and > your daughter! > > Jae > > On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 4:41 PM, Aubrey <hypnotist_collectr > wrote: > >> Thanks for the comments back. I will be getting the Disease Proof Your >> Child book at the library ina few minutes. >> My sister was also recommending green shakes, which I hadn't thought of >> for protein. I am growing my own food this year, and we are really >> excited about it. Maybe we will have to depend on that for a lot of >> her food. My arugula is growing like a weed, so that is awesome. I >> have made her shakes with " salad " before. I'll just have to keep doing >> that. I am also thinking I will begin putting a little bit of protein >> in the shakes, a little at a time, and continue to up the amount every >> once in awhile, so she doesn't notice. She never knows when I put >> greens in the shakes. >> And, yes, we are on the GFCF kids . I asked over here since >> their foods seem to really lean on meat, potatoes/rice, veggies. >> >> Thanks for all your input, you guys. It is making me feel better. I had >> thought about possibly going to get some free range chicken for her, >> but the thought of making it makes me nauseous. >> >> Aubrey >> >> >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 My daughter has similar issues with those allergens... though we also cannot do corn nor dairy so it makes it challenging. There is a staple recipe in my house that she loves and you might try it.. ON allrecipes.com there is a simple recipe for Adzuki beans and steamed kale. It is simple and delicious. My daughter LOVES it and she was a non bean eater for quite some time... I would make this recipe for myself and eat it constantly and she started climbing up to take over my bowl. Now she eats a big bowl herself. I will also mix in some quinoa to up the protein content even more. Check it out.. it is truly a good toddler recipe. Hope that helps! Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hi! I am brand new to this group, but had to answer since our family went through a period of very similar dietary restrictions. Only I've been veggie for 20 years so no one tells me I *have* to eat meat. They wouldn't dare. :-) Also, we are vegan because of food intolerances, so no one questions the dairy/egg part since they make some of us sick. It sounds like your daughter might have a general bean intolerance, but, as others have mentioned, there is a good chance that she might be okay with lentils and peas as they are in a different genus than other beans...same plant family though. DH cannot have beans, and he's okay with lentils, split peas, and green peas. Split peas are great because they can be made into thick paste-like substance easy to spread on rice crackers or GF bread. Or eat with chips. They are less mealy than beans when they are pureed. We have also had some good results with hemp seeds--prepared hemp seed milk, and one of the hemp seed protein shake mixes from whole foods. Also there are some rice protein powders out there, some even organic. We make our own seed milk from pumpkin seeds. (Which we feel have a milder flavor than sunflower and don't sprout as readily if you forget them for a few hours while they are soaking. The key for us to making seed milk taste like something seems to be to add a 1/4tsp of salt per quart.) The seed milk does not have so much protein, but it makes a good liquid base for smoothies/shakes with protein added. For extra calories, coconut milk is good. The leftover stuff from seed milk making is high in protein and fairly neutral in flavor. We add it to baked goods, dehydrate it in the oven for use as breadcrumbs, and use it for a base for granola. Others have also mentioned the high protein GF grains--amaranth, quinoa. I would add teff to that. I usually add amaranth to other grains as it is pretty gelatinous by itself. I have heard you can use whole teff grains similarly. Last, something I have not heard anyone mention is good old nutritional yeast. It is quite high in protein. It is not my favorite, but I put it in strongly flavored stuff like chili or curried lentil soup to boost the protein. Some people rather like the flavor, so maybe that's something you could try your daughter on to see if she likes it. But it can also be hidden in other foods. Just to reinforce what others have said: we were on a vegan diet free of gluten, soy, nuts, beans, and yeast for about three months when my daughter was between 3 and 6 months old and exclusively breast-feeding. Never had I any problem with my milk supply nor did I ever feel that not-enough-protein slog except in the very beginning while we figured stuff out. It is doable, even manageable with time and practice. A little bit of a shock at first, but you soon get used to it, and you get to learn about foods you might have overlooked before. HTH. -Kelly Gluten intolerant (newly diagnosed), lacto-ovo vegetarian for 20+ years, vegan for 6 months due to breastfeeding DD's dairy intolerance and DH's egg allergy. Soy free due to DD's soy intolerance. , " Aubrey " <hypnotist_collectr wrote: > > Hello, > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading soy > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as I > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she cannot > eat... > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > Aubrey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Look into sea vegetables (seeweed). High in protein, some with very mild flavors, and easy to hide in soups, stews, and smoothies. , " Aubrey " <hypnotist_collectr wrote: > > Hello, > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading soy > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as I > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she cannot > eat... > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > Aubrey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 When cooking lentils, soak overnight, change water and cook slowly for a long time to improve digestibility. With other beans, perhaps you could take Beano before eating. > On 17 Jun 2008, at 07:54, Aubrey wrote: > > > Hello, > > We just got back from the allergist, and it seems my daughter is > > allergic to peanuts, soy and walnuts... not so worried about walnuts, > > as they seem easy to avoid... But, we are also avoiding dairy (lactose > > intolerance) and trying to do it all without wheat, too. > > Is this possible for her to still be a vegetarian w/o soy? She HATES > > beans and will pick them out of every meal I make her. She is not into > > bean dips, either. She says beans hurt her stomach... I was reading > > soy > > and peanut allergies can also indicate an allergy to some beans, too. > > Soy is in everything. The Peanut thing has me a little freaked out as > > I > > got an epi-pen for her, just in case... > > I came home and looked in the pantry and 90% of what I have, she > > cannot > > eat... > > Just feeling a little stressed about keeping her healthy and > > vegetarian... It just isn't seeming possible. > > > > Aubrey > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Instead of beano, dry an old mennonite trick. Either cook pineapple or papaya with the beans or serve it with the meal. The enzymes in these two fruits will help digestion and greatly reduce the fermentation of the beans in the GI tract. BL On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 5:55 AM, snowdrift52003 <snowdrift52003 wrote: > When cooking lentils, soak overnight, change water and cook slowly > for a long time to improve digestibility. With other beans, perhaps > you could take Beano before eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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