Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Greetings everyone, I have an unusual request and would like to challenge your brains a bit. My 8 yo son has recently been diagnosis with a disorder that requires an above average level of protein and calcium needs. At the same time we are considering doing some foster work for some critters that have the same type needs for higher calcium and protein. One of the many reasons for taking on these critters is to help my son realize that he isn't the only one who has special needs and it's not a bad thing. What human and non human consumables would meet these needs? Remember we are speaking of an 8 y.o. boy. For the non human, I have no idea where one might find the nutritional content of say a pinecone? And I need some ideas for protein of course. We are starting to use Ezekiel bread to help with protein but he's not going to eat it everyday and I'm not sure the critters will either. Thanks for any advice or ideas. I appreciate it! Robin in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 In a message dated 02/25/2003 1:34:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, patchouli_troll writes: > I have no ideas of what non-human type foods you need but > others here might have ideas on that subject. Perhaps if you > more specifically describe the animals you have adopted, that > would help people know how to advise you better. > > As far as what your 8 year old son might eat, are you raising > him as a vegan or lacto-ovo? > I have heard of ezekiel bread; is it delicious tasting? > Does your son enjoy nut butters? > I'm afraid I may have not explained myself very good about the non human thing. The animals that we are fostering are sugar gliders. I meant to incorporate some non human consumables but not mean that they don't eat regular human food. I am making a mess of this..LOL! Let's put it this way.. does anyone have any suggestions on what to feed my 8 yo son who is lacto ovo and his sugar gliders who unfortunately are not vegetarians? They both need higher levels of calcium and protein. Thanks PT for trying to help out. Ezekiel bread is a complete protein bread that has no flour in it. It is made from sprouted grains etc. It tastes much like whole wheat to me. You have to keep it cool or it molds quickly. I get mine at Lowes Foods or at Wholefoods in the freezer section. My birds and family love it! Robin in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Hi Robin. Sounds like you have quite a challenge set before you. Bravo to your rather interesting idea of including animals in the teaching and care of your son; I think that is a very cool idea. I have no ideas of what non-human type foods you need but others here might have ideas on that subject. Perhaps if you more specifically describe the animals you have adopted, that would help people know how to advise you better. As far as what your 8 year old son might eat, are you raising him as a vegan or lacto-ovo? I have heard of ezekiel bread; is it delicious tasting? Does your son enjoy nut butters? ~ PT ~ It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered. - Aeschylus (525-456 BC) ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> , rwhitt1212@a... wrote: > Greetings everyone, > I have an unusual request and would like to challenge your brains a bit. > My 8 yo son has recently been diagnosis with a disorder that requires an > above average level of protein and calcium needs. At the same time we are > considering doing some foster work for some critters that have the same type > needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 hi robin, have you considered a protein powder? my family uses nature plus' spiru-tein (vanilla flavored). one serving mixed with skim milk provides 22 grams of protein, plus a little bit of calcium, among other things. i've used this particular brand of protein powder for many years and it is very versatile. you can mix it with milk or juice. i also put it in smoothies. there are many different kinds of protein powders available at health food stores. it's an easy and tasty way to get more nutrients into your diet. good luck, susie --- rwhitt1212 wrote: > Greetings everyone, > I have an unusual request and would like to > challenge your brains a bit. > My 8 yo son has recently been diagnosis with a > disorder that requires an > above average level of protein and calcium needs. At > the same time we are > considering doing some foster work for some critters > that have the same type > needs for higher calcium and protein. One of the > many reasons for taking on > these critters is to help my son realize that he > isn't the only one who has > special needs and it's not a bad thing. > What human and non human consumables would meet > these needs? > Remember we are speaking of an 8 y.o. boy. > For the non human, I have no idea where one might > find the nutritional > content of say a pinecone? And I need some ideas for > protein of course. > We are starting to use Ezekiel bread to help with > protein but he's not going > to eat it everyday and I'm not sure the critters > will either. > Thanks for any advice or ideas. I appreciate it! > Robin in NC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 In a message dated 3/2/03 12:24:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, artichoke72x writes: > hi robin, > have you considered a protein powder? > Thanks for the reply and input. We use the Shaklee Brand Meal Shakes and Energizing Soy Protein. He is on a vitamin program to fit his diagnosis as well. He is on three different medications. Because of the nature of these he may eat everything in sight and then he may not want anything and doesn't even want to drink. It's going to be a roller costar trying to keep his nutritional needs met. Again, thanks. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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