Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 quick intro.......SAHM of a 3 1/2 year old. My husband and myself are newly vegetarian, we have done really well this year so far but we have been transitioning slowly for years. My son has never had meat or cows milk. He is on Silk Enhanced but he has not been drinking it well at all for months. He keeps saying that he doesn't like it and I am not interested in forcing him to eat or drink anything that he doesn't like. But I do know that kids can be very conniving at this age. I only offer him water and soy milk at home BTW. I have heard about making smoothies but my problem is that I tried to give him soy yogurt and he didn't like it and then I tried the Soy yogurt smoothies that you can buy and he didn't like those either. So are there any smoothie recipes that don't include yogurt? And can anyone please share their recipes with me with exact measurements? I have had people tell me how to make smoothies before but they are like, just throw in some of this and some of that but I am a novice in the kitchen and would do better to start with some exact recipes. Also, any recommendations on healthy breakfast foods for a 3 yr old? I am embarrassed to say that he has become addicted to brown sugar and blueberry POP Tarts in the morning. I know, I know.....not sure how that happened but it did. Once again one of those " I would never do that! " mommy moments. It has become such a habit for him that when I offer something else like oatmeal, muffins, waffles he will turn it down even though he loves those foods as well. I plan to just stop buying them and suffer through a few traumatic mornings but I need some really healthy yet tasty alternatives first. We are not vegan (yet) BTW. Thanks, Amy Connor 8/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hi Amy, Sorry I'm no help with the smoothies thing.. But maybe you could try almond or rice milk with him and see if he likes one better. It may taste less beany. I'm more chimming in on the breakfast question. I buy hemp or flax waffles for breakfast which are a good source of omega 3s. I also chop up strawberries and place around the outside of the waffles. Or you can top with blueberries. We also do cereal with soymilk (like cheerios or apple jax - I don't want to get into a sugar debate). And my daughter's gotten into a grits kick lately so we've been having just grits with soy sausage for breakfast a LOT of mornings. I tell her she can't have grits more than 3 days a week because too much iron is bad for her. And she understands that. Renee Amy <malcolm51799 wrote: quick intro.......SAHM of a 3 1/2 year old. My husband and myself are newly vegetarian, we have done really well this year so far but we have been transitioning slowly for years. My son has never had meat or cows milk. He is on Silk Enhanced but he has not been drinking it well at all for months. He keeps saying that he doesn't like it and I am not interested in forcing him to eat or drink anything that he doesn't like. But I do know that kids can be very conniving at this age. I only offer him water and soy milk at home BTW. I have heard about making smoothies but my problem is that I tried to give him soy yogurt and he didn't like it and then I tried the Soy yogurt smoothies that you can buy and he didn't like those either. So are there any smoothie recipes that don't include yogurt? And can anyone please share their recipes with me with exact measurements? I have had people tell me how to make smoothies before but they are like, just throw in some of this and some of that but I am a novice in the kitchen and would do better to start with some exact recipes. Also, any recommendations on healthy breakfast foods for a 3 yr old? I am embarrassed to say that he has become addicted to brown sugar and blueberry POP Tarts in the morning. I know, I know.....not sure how that happened but it did. Once again one of those " I would never do that! " mommy moments. It has become such a habit for him that when I offer something else like oatmeal, muffins, waffles he will turn it down even though he loves those foods as well. I plan to just stop buying them and suffer through a few traumatic mornings but I need some really healthy yet tasty alternatives first. We are not vegan (yet) BTW. Thanks, Amy Connor 8/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 oh amy, you're such a trooper to keep trying! in my experience, the premade smoothies you buy at the store ARE gross. here's my recipe for smoothies: put these in order into the blender: about 1 c. frozen or fresh fruit (my son especially likes tropical smoothies with mango, pineapple, and strawberries, sometimes with coconut) 1/2 - 1 cup soymilk (depending on how big of a smoothie you want -- you can sometimes substitute coconut milk for tropical smoothies...also good with blueberry) 1/2 - 1 c. orange juice (or just a peeled orange -- in this case increase milk a bit) you CAN put plain yogurt in if you like but often i don't, actually (the rule on fluids is, just over the level of the fruit/ice) 1/2 banana (makes it " smooth " ) i also like to throw in a few teaspoons of flaxseed oil, or 1-2 tbsp. of flax seeds (if you use whole seeds, blend at least 3 minutes) blend it up! in our family we also use silk enhanced. my son is young enough to maybe not notice if it's gross. i, personally, don't like soymilk by itself, which is why we're big on smoothies in our house! i know it's not optimal, but maybe you could try chocolate soymilk? i know nobody wants to get their kids stuck on sweet stuff....but around here when we use chocolate (for the adults), we do 1/2 choc & 1/2 regular. you might also try other flavors of soymilk like vanilla or carob, or even flavor your own soymilk with strawberries, oranges, blueberries, etc. (just throw it in the blender with some fruit and you can make all kinds of fruity soymilk). i don't have a lot of advice for feeding kids of that age because i just don't have the experience. but my husband is a teacher and also the oldest of 6, and he says, maybe don't offer to make him something else -- just do it, like it's any other day. don't make a big deal out of it. he'll eat it or he won't...ultimately, he will, because he'll be hungry. on a standard day arond here we eat scrambled tofu with peppers and onions and sauteed potatoes in a whole-wheat tortilla or pita. we'll often have a sweet bread for breakfast too, like pecan-raisin. my thought was, maybe try substituting something in the morning that is somewhat similar to what he's used to, but better! if he likes blueberry pop tarts, try making something else with bread and blueberries...maybe blueberry muffins? here's an excellent recipe from vegweb for blueberry muffins with a crumb topping that we all like a lot and is easy and quick: *Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping* Ingredients (use vegan versions): 1 1/2 cups flour (185g) 3/4 cup sugar (150g) 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g) 2 teaspoons baking powder (10g) 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80ml) 1 Ener-G Egg Replacer<http://vegweb.com/products/censura.php?cmd=details & itemid=651> (my husband just uses 1/4 c. applesauce) 1/3 cup soymilk<http://vegweb.com/products/censura.php?cmd=details & itemid=814>(80ml) 1 cup blueberries (145g) CRUMB TOPPING: 1/4 cup sugar (50g) 1/8 cup (over full) flour (20g) 2 tablespoons soy margarine (30g) 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon (scan't 2g) Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200C). Grease 12 muffin cups. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cups sugar, salt, and baking powder. Make the Ener-G egg. Pour the vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup, then add the egg and enough soymilk to fill the measuring cup. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in blueberries, then place the batter into the greased muffin tin. Crumb topping: Mix 1/4 cup sugar, 1/8 cup flour (overfill the 1/8 cup), margarine, and cinnamon until any large lumps are worked out. Sprinkle topping over muffin batter before baking. Bake about 25 minutes, until the topping and the tops of the muffins are golden. the vegweb website is awesome if you are a novice in the kitchen. you can look up recipes by topic or ingredient. it is www.vegweb.com/recipes. we use it almost every day. good luck! and hang in there. i'm dreading that time myself. chandelle' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 We like 8th continent Soy Milk lots better than Silk Soy Milk. Wal-Mart Super Centers and Super Targets Carry it. Also some chain grocery stores carry it. It isn't as thick at Silk and I think that and flavor is what makes it more appealing to our family. Judy - Renee Carroll Friday, June 09, 2006 8:39 AM Re: Could use some help please....... Amy <malcolm51799 wrote: quick intro.......SAHM of a 3 1/2 year old. My husband and myself are newly vegetarian, we have done really well this year so far but we have been transitioning slowly for years. My son has never had meat or cows milk. He is on Silk Enhanced but he has not been drinking it well at all for months. He keeps saying that he doesn't like it and I am not interested in forcing him to eat or drink anything that he doesn't like. But I do know that kids can be very conniving at this age. I only offer him water and soy milk at home BTW. I have heard about making smoothies but my problem is that I tried to give him soy yogurt and he didn't like it and then I tried the Soy yogurt smoothies that you can buy and he didn't like those either. So are there any smoothie recipes that don't include yogurt? And can anyone please share their recipes with me with exact measurements? I have had people tell me how to make smoothies before but they are like, just throw in some of this and some of that but I am a novice in the kitchen and would do better to start with some exact recipes. Also, any recommendations on healthy breakfast foods for a 3 yr old? I am embarrassed to say that he has become addicted to brown sugar and blueberry POP Tarts in the morning. I know, I know.....not sure how that happened but it did. Once again one of those " I would never do that! " mommy moments. It has become such a habit for him that when I offer something else like oatmeal, muffins, waffles he will turn it down even though he loves those foods as well. I plan to just stop buying them and suffer through a few traumatic mornings but I need some really healthy yet tasty alternatives first. We are not vegan (yet) BTW. Thanks, Amy Connor 8/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Here's a great resource for the basics of making all-fruit smoothies, with some great recipes too. No yogurt necessary, it's the banana that makes 'em so creamy. Mmmm. http://www.vegfamily.com/vegan-pregnancy/fruit-smoothies.htm<about:blank> Here's a super-simple, yummy smoothie that I've been making as an after-school snack for my 2nd grader. It's from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook by Nava Atlas. She has some other really good smoothie recipes in her books. It reminds me of a chocolate shake. Nutty Chocolate-Banana Smoothie: Puree in a blender: 1 lg banana broken into several pieces, 1-1/2 cups chocolate soy milk, 1 heaping Tablespoon peanut butter. Cathe Olson (She is the author of " Simply Natural Baby Food " and " The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook. " ) says this on her site : http://www.simplynaturalbooks.com/tips.html<about:blank> Vegetables in smoothies? You won't even taste them. Try this combination - I call it the Everything Smoothie: Place 1 1/2 cups apple juice, 1/2 apple (cored and sliced), 1/2 orange (peeled), 1/2 sweet potato or 1 carrot (sliced), 1/4 cup chopped kale or cabbage, 1 banana. Puree together. Makes 2-3 servings. On the breakfast ideas, maybe if you start with something really similar. Like some cinnamon toast with a dish of fresh blueberries. Or blueberry muffins. Also, I think it would be helpful if you can get him as involved as possible with making the bkfst. He can sprinkle the cinnamon, rinse and drain the berries in a colander, stir the muffin mix, etc. Nava has another quick breakfast idea on her website: http://vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/healthy-snacks.htm<about:blank> CINNAMON-RAISIN TOAST: An all-time favorite in our home! Raisin bread makes great cinnamon toast. Simply toast fresh raisin bread, spread lightly with non-hydrogenated margarine, and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Let us know how he does! Bonnie Bonnie Barker Recipes Editor, www.vegfamily.com<http://www.vegfamily.com/> - Amy<malcolm51799 < > Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:19 PM Could use some help please....... quick intro.......SAHM of a 3 1/2 year old. My husband and myself are newly vegetarian, we have done really well this year so far but we have been transitioning slowly for years. My son has never had meat or cows milk. He is on Silk Enhanced but he has not been drinking it well at all for months. He keeps saying that he doesn't like it and I am not interested in forcing him to eat or drink anything that he doesn't like. But I do know that kids can be very conniving at this age. I only offer him water and soy milk at home BTW. I have heard about making smoothies but my problem is that I tried to give him soy yogurt and he didn't like it and then I tried the Soy yogurt smoothies that you can buy and he didn't like those either. So are there any smoothie recipes that don't include yogurt? And can anyone please share their recipes with me with exact measurements? I have had people tell me how to make smoothies before but they are like, just throw in some of this and some of that but I am a novice in the kitchen and would do better to start with some exact recipes. Also, any recommendations on healthy breakfast foods for a 3 yr old? I am embarrassed to say that he has become addicted to brown sugar and blueberry POP Tarts in the morning. I know, I know.....not sure how that happened but it did. Once again one of those " I would never do that! " mommy moments. It has become such a habit for him that when I offer something else like oatmeal, muffins, waffles he will turn it down even though he loves those foods as well. I plan to just stop buying them and suffer through a few traumatic mornings but I need some really healthy yet tasty alternatives first. We are not vegan (yet) BTW. Thanks, Amy Connor 8/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Loved the Smoothie Link. Thanks. Judy - Bonnie Barker Friday, June 09, 2006 10:01 AM Re: Could use some help please....... Here's a great resource for the basics of making all-fruit smoothies, with some great recipes too. No yogurt necessary, it's the banana that makes 'em so creamy. Mmmm. http://www.vegfamily.com/vegan-pregnancy/fruit-smoothies.htm<about:blank> Here's a super-simple, yummy smoothie that I've been making as an after-school snack for my 2nd grader. It's from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook by Nava Atlas. She has some other really good smoothie recipes in her books. It reminds me of a chocolate shake. Nutty Chocolate-Banana Smoothie: Puree in a blender: 1 lg banana broken into several pieces, 1-1/2 cups chocolate soy milk, 1 heaping Tablespoon peanut butter. Cathe Olson (She is the author of " Simply Natural Baby Food " and " The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook. " ) says this on her site : http://www.simplynaturalbooks.com/tips.html<about:blank> Vegetables in smoothies? You won't even taste them. Try this combination - I call it the Everything Smoothie: Place 1 1/2 cups apple juice, 1/2 apple (cored and sliced), 1/2 orange (peeled), 1/2 sweet potato or 1 carrot (sliced), 1/4 cup chopped kale or cabbage, 1 banana. Puree together. Makes 2-3 servings. On the breakfast ideas, maybe if you start with something really similar. Like some cinnamon toast with a dish of fresh blueberries. Or blueberry muffins. Also, I think it would be helpful if you can get him as involved as possible with making the bkfst. He can sprinkle the cinnamon, rinse and drain the berries in a colander, stir the muffin mix, etc. Nava has another quick breakfast idea on her website: http://vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/healthy-snacks.htm<about:blank> CINNAMON-RAISIN TOAST: An all-time favorite in our home! Raisin bread makes great cinnamon toast. Simply toast fresh raisin bread, spread lightly with non-hydrogenated margarine, and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Let us know how he does! Bonnie Bonnie Barker Recipes Editor, www.vegfamily.com<http://www.vegfamily.com/> - Amy<malcolm51799 < > Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:19 PM Could use some help please....... quick intro.......SAHM of a 3 1/2 year old. My husband and myself are newly vegetarian, we have done really well this year so far but we have been transitioning slowly for years. My son has never had meat or cows milk. He is on Silk Enhanced but he has not been drinking it well at all for months. He keeps saying that he doesn't like it and I am not interested in forcing him to eat or drink anything that he doesn't like. But I do know that kids can be very conniving at this age. I only offer him water and soy milk at home BTW. I have heard about making smoothies but my problem is that I tried to give him soy yogurt and he didn't like it and then I tried the Soy yogurt smoothies that you can buy and he didn't like those either. So are there any smoothie recipes that don't include yogurt? And can anyone please share their recipes with me with exact measurements? I have had people tell me how to make smoothies before but they are like, just throw in some of this and some of that but I am a novice in the kitchen and would do better to start with some exact recipes. Also, any recommendations on healthy breakfast foods for a 3 yr old? I am embarrassed to say that he has become addicted to brown sugar and blueberry POP Tarts in the morning. I know, I know.....not sure how that happened but it did. Once again one of those " I would never do that! " mommy moments. It has become such a habit for him that when I offer something else like oatmeal, muffins, waffles he will turn it down even though he loves those foods as well. I plan to just stop buying them and suffer through a few traumatic mornings but I need some really healthy yet tasty alternatives first. We are not vegan (yet) BTW. Thanks, Amy Connor 8/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I am going to check out those smoothy links too, thank you for posting them. One thing i see in western culture is a propensity to have sweet foods for breakfast and a lot of " in the box " thinking when it comes to food. When i became a vegan i had to work real hard to find alternatives and new ways of thinking about food. One thing that has helped me was turning to different cultures to see what they eat. I particularily like asian food which is very vegetarian orientated. In my house if my daughter says she wants soup for breakfast i will give it to her, if she wants rice, the same thing. Why does it always have to be something fruity or sweet? It doesn't have to be. I too have a 3 1/2 yr old child and know how they can be at that age. Fortunately, no one in our home is addicted to pop tarts, but they do love their cinnamon toast in the morning. Maybe toasting your little guy some whole wheat or flax toast, spreading canola butter over it and adding cinnamon (w/ a little sugar) will help him make the transition. Sometimes i give my daughter the shaker i keep filled with cinnamon and sugar to sprinkle on her own toast. It helps her to feel involved. We also love oatmeal, perhaps your son will learn to have it for breakfast if you give him a 1/2 cup of blueberries to put in himself. Another thing we like is cooked rice mixed with strawberries and maple syrup. It is super filling and very yummy. I just thought of another thing. One day when at the dollar store i seen these small cookies cutters of various shapes. I bought them for the kids and make star shaped cantalope and heart shaped toast, things like that. Maybe your little guy might respond to that as well. Good luck with your child and i commend you on not forcing him to eat what he dislikes. That will just cause him to resent you and rebel. Kids can be worked with, especially if they are involved in the process. Perhaps take him grocery shopping and have him pick " his " bread out of the three or so loaves you approve of. It works for us. Take care, Shelly wwjd <jtwigg wrote: Loved the Smoothie Link. Thanks. Judy - Bonnie Barker Friday, June 09, 2006 10:01 AM Re: Could use some help please....... Here's a great resource for the basics of making all-fruit smoothies, with some great recipes too. No yogurt necessary, it's the banana that makes 'em so creamy. Mmmm. http://www.vegfamily.com/vegan-pregnancy/fruit-smoothies.htm<about:blank> Here's a super-simple, yummy smoothie that I've been making as an after-school snack for my 2nd grader. It's from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook by Nava Atlas. She has some other really good smoothie recipes in her books. It reminds me of a chocolate shake. Nutty Chocolate-Banana Smoothie: Puree in a blender: 1 lg banana broken into several pieces, 1-1/2 cups chocolate soy milk, 1 heaping Tablespoon peanut butter. Cathe Olson (She is the author of " Simply Natural Baby Food " and " The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook. " ) says this on her site : http://www.simplynaturalbooks.com/tips.html<about:blank> Vegetables in smoothies? You won't even taste them. Try this combination - I call it the Everything Smoothie: Place 1 1/2 cups apple juice, 1/2 apple (cored and sliced), 1/2 orange (peeled), 1/2 sweet potato or 1 carrot (sliced), 1/4 cup chopped kale or cabbage, 1 banana. Puree together. Makes 2-3 servings. On the breakfast ideas, maybe if you start with something really similar. Like some cinnamon toast with a dish of fresh blueberries. Or blueberry muffins. Also, I think it would be helpful if you can get him as involved as possible with making the bkfst. He can sprinkle the cinnamon, rinse and drain the berries in a colander, stir the muffin mix, etc. Nava has another quick breakfast idea on her website: http://vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/healthy-snacks.htm<about:blank> CINNAMON-RAISIN TOAST: An all-time favorite in our home! Raisin bread makes great cinnamon toast. Simply toast fresh raisin bread, spread lightly with non-hydrogenated margarine, and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Let us know how he does! Bonnie Bonnie Barker Recipes Editor, www.vegfamily.com<http://www.vegfamily.com/> - Amy<malcolm51799 < > Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:19 PM Could use some help please....... quick intro.......SAHM of a 3 1/2 year old. My husband and myself are newly vegetarian, we have done really well this year so far but we have been transitioning slowly for years. My son has never had meat or cows milk. He is on Silk Enhanced but he has not been drinking it well at all for months. He keeps saying that he doesn't like it and I am not interested in forcing him to eat or drink anything that he doesn't like. But I do know that kids can be very conniving at this age. I only offer him water and soy milk at home BTW. I have heard about making smoothies but my problem is that I tried to give him soy yogurt and he didn't like it and then I tried the Soy yogurt smoothies that you can buy and he didn't like those either. So are there any smoothie recipes that don't include yogurt? And can anyone please share their recipes with me with exact measurements? I have had people tell me how to make smoothies before but they are like, just throw in some of this and some of that but I am a novice in the kitchen and would do better to start with some exact recipes. Also, any recommendations on healthy breakfast foods for a 3 yr old? I am embarrassed to say that he has become addicted to brown sugar and blueberry POP Tarts in the morning. I know, I know.....not sure how that happened but it did. Once again one of those " I would never do that! " mommy moments. It has become such a habit for him that when I offer something else like oatmeal, muffins, waffles he will turn it down even though he loves those foods as well. I plan to just stop buying them and suffer through a few traumatic mornings but I need some really healthy yet tasty alternatives first. We are not vegan (yet) BTW. Thanks, Amy Connor 8/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 i agree about trying to get away from sweet foods for breakfast. my husband was in taiwan for two years and they never eat sweet things for breakfast...their " pancakes " are like flat rice flour cakes flavored with onion or garlic, and eating a brothy soup is pretty standard among the peasants. so pretty often in our home we will actually eat things like miso soup or tofu with rice. we're pretty loose about food...if someone wants breakfast food for dinner or dinner food for breakfast, we're behind that. having miso soup (with miso, udon noodles, tofu, carrots, green onions, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms) is actually a really wonderful, nourishing, energentic food for first thing in the morning, especially compared with so many heavy breakfast foods out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I do a similar thing with rice only I add raisins and soymilk along with the rice and maple syrup. Yummy!! I'll have to make some soon! Jacqueline http://adhdnme.blogspot.com _____ On Behalf Of shelly June 9, 2006 3:57 PM Re: Could use some help please....... I am going to check out those smoothy links too, thank you for posting them. One thing i see in western culture is a propensity to have sweet foods for breakfast and a lot of " in the box " thinking when it comes to food. When i became a vegan i had to work real hard to find alternatives and new ways of thinking about food. One thing that has helped me was turning to different cultures to see what they eat. I particularily like asian food which is very vegetarian orientated. In my house if my daughter says she wants soup for breakfast i will give it to her, if she wants rice, the same thing. Why does it always have to be something fruity or sweet? It doesn't have to be. I too have a 3 1/2 yr old child and know how they can be at that age. Fortunately, no one in our home is addicted to pop tarts, but they do love their cinnamon toast in the morning. Maybe toasting your little guy some whole wheat or flax toast, spreading canola butter over it and adding cinnamon (w/ a little sugar) will help him make the transition. Sometimes i give my daughter the shaker i keep filled with cinnamon and sugar to sprinkle on her own toast. It helps her to feel involved. We also love oatmeal, perhaps your son will learn to have it for breakfast if you give him a 1/2 cup of blueberries to put in himself. Another thing we like is cooked rice mixed with strawberries and maple syrup. It is super filling and very yummy. I just thought of another thing. One day when at the dollar store i seen these small cookies cutters of various shapes. I bought them for the kids and make star shaped cantalope and heart shaped toast, things like that. Maybe your little guy might respond to that as well. Good luck with your child and i commend you on not forcing him to eat what he dislikes. That will just cause him to resent you and rebel. Kids can be worked with, especially if they are involved in the process. Perhaps take him grocery shopping and have him pick " his " bread out of the three or so loaves you approve of. It works for us. Take care, Shelly wwjd <jtwigg (AT) frontiernet (DOT) <jtwigg%40frontiernet.net> net> wrote: Loved the Smoothie Link. Thanks. Judy - Bonnie Barker @gro <%40> ups.com Friday, June 09, 2006 10:01 AM Re: Could use some help please....... Here's a great resource for the basics of making all-fruit smoothies, with some great recipes too. No yogurt necessary, it's the banana that makes 'em so creamy. Mmmm. http://www.vegfamil <http://www.vegfamily.com/vegan-pregnancy/fruit-smoothies.htm> y.com/vegan-pregnancy/fruit-smoothies.htm<about:blank> Here's a super-simple, yummy smoothie that I've been making as an after-school snack for my 2nd grader. It's from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook by Nava Atlas. She has some other really good smoothie recipes in her books. It reminds me of a chocolate shake. Nutty Chocolate-Banana Smoothie: Puree in a blender: 1 lg banana broken into several pieces, 1-1/2 cups chocolate soy milk, 1 heaping Tablespoon peanut butter. Cathe Olson (She is the author of " Simply Natural Baby Food " and " The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook. " ) says this on her site : http://www.simplyna <http://www.simplynaturalbooks.com/tips.html> turalbooks.com/tips.html<about:blank> Vegetables in smoothies? You won't even taste them. Try this combination - I call it the Everything Smoothie: Place 1 1/2 cups apple juice, 1/2 apple (cored and sliced), 1/2 orange (peeled), 1/2 sweet potato or 1 carrot (sliced), 1/4 cup chopped kale or cabbage, 1 banana. Puree together. Makes 2-3 servings. On the breakfast ideas, maybe if you start with something really similar. Like some cinnamon toast with a dish of fresh blueberries. Or blueberry muffins. Also, I think it would be helpful if you can get him as involved as possible with making the bkfst. He can sprinkle the cinnamon, rinse and drain the berries in a colander, stir the muffin mix, etc. Nava has another quick breakfast idea on her website: http://vegkitchen. <http://vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/healthy-snacks.htm> com/kid-friendly-recipes/healthy-snacks.htm<about:blank> CINNAMON-RAISIN TOAST: An all-time favorite in our home! Raisin bread makes great cinnamon toast. Simply toast fresh raisin bread, spread lightly with non-hydrogenated margarine, and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Let us know how he does! Bonnie Bonnie Barker Recipes Editor, www.vegfamily.com<http://www.vegfamil <http://www.vegfamily.com/> y.com/> - Amy<malcolm51799@ <malcolm51799%40aol.com> aol.com> @gro <%40> ups.com<@gro <%40> ups.com> Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:19 PM Could use some help please....... quick intro.......SAHM of a 3 1/2 year old. My husband and myself are newly vegetarian, we have done really well this year so far but we have been transitioning slowly for years. My son has never had meat or cows milk. He is on Silk Enhanced but he has not been drinking it well at all for months. He keeps saying that he doesn't like it and I am not interested in forcing him to eat or drink anything that he doesn't like. But I do know that kids can be very conniving at this age. I only offer him water and soy milk at home BTW. I have heard about making smoothies but my problem is that I tried to give him soy yogurt and he didn't like it and then I tried the Soy yogurt smoothies that you can buy and he didn't like those either. So are there any smoothie recipes that don't include yogurt? And can anyone please share their recipes with me with exact measurements? I have had people tell me how to make smoothies before but they are like, just throw in some of this and some of that but I am a novice in the kitchen and would do better to start with some exact recipes. Also, any recommendations on healthy breakfast foods for a 3 yr old? I am embarrassed to say that he has become addicted to brown sugar and blueberry POP Tarts in the morning. I know, I know.....not sure how that happened but it did. Once again one of those " I would never do that! " mommy moments. It has become such a habit for him that when I offer something else like oatmeal, muffins, waffles he will turn it down even though he loves those foods as well. I plan to just stop buying them and suffer through a few traumatic mornings but I need some really healthy yet tasty alternatives first. We are not vegan (yet) BTW. Thanks, Amy Connor 8/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Renee, I found your comment regarding iron in grits interesting. I haven't really thought of grits as a high iron food. I did a little research and found that only the enriched product is high in iron, at least for my needs. The enriched versions are at a minimum about 6 times higher than the unenriched varieties. Have you learned that the unenriched iron variety is still considered to be too high in iron for a diet without an iron problem (ie hemochromatosis, etc.)? Thanks, Carrol , Renee Carroll <renecarol25 wrote: > > I tell her she can't have grits more than 3 days a week because too much iron is bad for her. And she understands that. > Renee > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 the very vanilla soymilk by silk, i think, is awesome. tastes like a vanilla shake. my 2 1/2 year old loves it, and he dislikes all other soymilks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 When my mom was in a nursing home, we were told folks at the end of life have sweet tooth cravings, just as they do at the beginning...the idea being that humans need to crave sweets at the beginning of life to take breast milk, which is very high in milk sugar...survival of the species kind of thing. I didn't get the end of life evolutionary reason, though I do see seniors in assisted living facilities with lots of stashed candy bars in their rooms, despite their diseases. One explanation is that at the end of life, we can lose some functions, including refined tastes, so that only the basic ones are left. Unless someone knows differently? ellen _____ On Behalf Of Jacq Friday, June 09, 2006 10:21 PM RE: Could use some help please....... I do a similar thing with rice only I add raisins and soymilk along with the rice and maple syrup. Yummy!! I'll have to make some soon! Jacqueline http://adhdnme. <http://adhdnme.blogspot.com> blogspot.com _____ @gro <%40> ups.com [@gro <%40> ups.com] On Behalf Of shelly June 9, 2006 3:57 PM @gro <%40> ups.com Re: Could use some help please....... I am going to check out those smoothy links too, thank you for posting them. One thing i see in western culture is a propensity to have sweet foods for breakfast and a lot of " in the box " thinking when it comes to food. When i became a vegan i had to work real hard to find alternatives and new ways of thinking about food. One thing that has helped me was turning to different cultures to see what they eat. I particularily like asian food which is very vegetarian orientated. In my house if my daughter says she wants soup for breakfast i will give it to her, if she wants rice, the same thing. Why does it always have to be something fruity or sweet? It doesn't have to be. I too have a 3 1/2 yr old child and know how they can be at that age. Fortunately, no one in our home is addicted to pop tarts, but they do love their cinnamon toast in the morning. Maybe toasting your little guy some whole wheat or flax toast, spreading canola butter over it and adding cinnamon (w/ a little sugar) will help him make the transition. Sometimes i give my daughter the shaker i keep filled with cinnamon and sugar to sprinkle on her own toast. It helps her to feel involved. We also love oatmeal, perhaps your son will learn to have it for breakfast if you give him a 1/2 cup of blueberries to put in himself. Another thing we like is cooked rice mixed with strawberries and maple syrup. It is super filling and very yummy. I just thought of another thing. One day when at the dollar store i seen these small cookies cutters of various shapes. I bought them for the kids and make star shaped cantalope and heart shaped toast, things like that. Maybe your little guy might respond to that as well. Good luck with your child and i commend you on not forcing him to eat what he dislikes. That will just cause him to resent you and rebel. Kids can be worked with, especially if they are involved in the process. Perhaps take him grocery shopping and have him pick " his " bread out of the three or so loaves you approve of. It works for us. Take care, Shelly wwjd <jtwigg (AT) frontiernet (DOT) <jtwigg%40frontiernet.net> net> wrote: Loved the Smoothie Link. Thanks. Judy - Bonnie Barker @gro <%40> ups.com Friday, June 09, 2006 10:01 AM Re: Could use some help please....... Here's a great resource for the basics of making all-fruit smoothies, with some great recipes too. No yogurt necessary, it's the banana that makes 'em so creamy. Mmmm. http://www.vegfamil <http://www.vegfamil <http://www.vegfamily.com/vegan-pregnancy/fruit-smoothies.htm> y.com/vegan-pregnancy/fruit-smoothies.htm> y.com/vegan-pregnancy/fruit-smoothies.htm<about:blank> Here's a super-simple, yummy smoothie that I've been making as an after-school snack for my 2nd grader. It's from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook by Nava Atlas. She has some other really good smoothie recipes in her books. It reminds me of a chocolate shake. Nutty Chocolate-Banana Smoothie: Puree in a blender: 1 lg banana broken into several pieces, 1-1/2 cups chocolate soy milk, 1 heaping Tablespoon peanut butter. Cathe Olson (She is the author of " Simply Natural Baby Food " and " The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook. " ) says this on her site : http://www.simplyna <http://www.simplyna <http://www.simplynaturalbooks.com/tips.html> turalbooks.com/tips.html> turalbooks.com/tips.html<about:blank> Vegetables in smoothies? You won't even taste them. Try this combination - I call it the Everything Smoothie: Place 1 1/2 cups apple juice, 1/2 apple (cored and sliced), 1/2 orange (peeled), 1/2 sweet potato or 1 carrot (sliced), 1/4 cup chopped kale or cabbage, 1 banana. Puree together. Makes 2-3 servings. On the breakfast ideas, maybe if you start with something really similar. Like some cinnamon toast with a dish of fresh blueberries. Or blueberry muffins. Also, I think it would be helpful if you can get him as involved as possible with making the bkfst. He can sprinkle the cinnamon, rinse and drain the berries in a colander, stir the muffin mix, etc. Nava has another quick breakfast idea on her website: http://vegkitchen. <http://vegkitchen. <http://vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/healthy-snacks.htm> com/kid-friendly-recipes/healthy-snacks.htm> com/kid-friendly-recipes/healthy-snacks.htm<about:blank> CINNAMON-RAISIN TOAST: An all-time favorite in our home! Raisin bread makes great cinnamon toast. Simply toast fresh raisin bread, spread lightly with non-hydrogenated margarine, and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Let us know how he does! Bonnie Bonnie Barker Recipes Editor, www.vegfamily.com<http://www.vegfamil <http://www.vegfamil <http://www.vegfamily.com/> y.com/> y.com/> - Amy<malcolm51799@ <malcolm51799%40aol.com> aol.com> @gro <%40> ups.com<@gro <%40> ups.com> Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:19 PM Could use some help please....... quick intro.......SAHM of a 3 1/2 year old. My husband and myself are newly vegetarian, we have done really well this year so far but we have been transitioning slowly for years. My son has never had meat or cows milk. He is on Silk Enhanced but he has not been drinking it well at all for months. He keeps saying that he doesn't like it and I am not interested in forcing him to eat or drink anything that he doesn't like. But I do know that kids can be very conniving at this age. I only offer him water and soy milk at home BTW. I have heard about making smoothies but my problem is that I tried to give him soy yogurt and he didn't like it and then I tried the Soy yogurt smoothies that you can buy and he didn't like those either. So are there any smoothie recipes that don't include yogurt? And can anyone please share their recipes with me with exact measurements? I have had people tell me how to make smoothies before but they are like, just throw in some of this and some of that but I am a novice in the kitchen and would do better to start with some exact recipes. Also, any recommendations on healthy breakfast foods for a 3 yr old? I am embarrassed to say that he has become addicted to brown sugar and blueberry POP Tarts in the morning. I know, I know.....not sure how that happened but it did. Once again one of those " I would never do that! " mommy moments. It has become such a habit for him that when I offer something else like oatmeal, muffins, waffles he will turn it down even though he loves those foods as well. I plan to just stop buying them and suffer through a few traumatic mornings but I need some really healthy yet tasty alternatives first. We are not vegan (yet) BTW. Thanks, Amy Connor 8/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Can you offer some advice about where/ how to buy the unenriched kind? We eat Quaker - I didn't know there was anything else - not that I've looked into something else. We don't really have any 'high iron' issues. Though when we were in college my husband was tested (we were giving blood fairly regularly then) and his iron was so high they wouldn't take it. So as a family we kind of watch consuming too much high iron food since then. Renee rtillmansmail <rtillmansmail wrote: Renee, I found your comment regarding iron in grits interesting. I haven't really thought of grits as a high iron food. I did a little research and found that only the enriched product is high in iron, at least for my needs. The enriched versions are at a minimum about 6 times higher than the unenriched varieties. Have you learned that the unenriched iron variety is still considered to be too high in iron for a diet without an iron problem (ie hemochromatosis, etc.)? Thanks, Carrol , Renee Carroll <renecarol25 wrote: > > I tell her she can't have grits more than 3 days a week because too much iron is bad for her. And she understands that. > Renee > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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