Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and Ramsey who is 2. I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some kind of mineral/vitamin/whatever. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I take a multi - plant based food supplement called Juice Plus - though recently I'm also taking a B vitamin b/c of the B12 thing.. just don't think I can get enough nutritional yeast in me daily. I take a DHA oil called Dr. Udo's that is plant based as well - for Omega 3s/DHA. (If you are looking for more info check out Becoming Vegan - GREAT book) I give my kids a multi (they are 11mos) and put flax oil in there food here and there. They are still nursing so I'm not too worried about them getting the essential oils, but I would definitely consider giving your kids an Essential Oil supplement - something w/ DHA in it b/c we don't convert Omega 3s to DHA very efficiently and DHA is a major component in the brain/eye and deficiencies have been lined to things like ADHD... Like I said look into that book.. it's a great resource. Gives you technical/scientific background in a way that is really easy to comprehend. Laura Mount I am training for my first TRIATHLON with Team In Training! Please take a look at my fundraising page and help the cause!! http://www.active.com/donate/tntwi/tntwiLMount Thank you in advance for your support! Green Girl's Guide Family Blog Our photos Lindsey <lao80 Friday, May 18, 2007 1:28:11 AM Vitamin/Supplement question Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and Ramsey who is 2. I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some kind of mineral/vitamin/ whatever. Thanks. <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} ..bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o {font-size:0;} ..MsoNormal { margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq {margin:4;} --> ______________________________\ ____Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. http://travel./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 For peace of mind we give the vegetarian sour dolphin vitamins (they don't have gelatin in them). We also take them. We have given the vegetarian vitamin bears (I forget their name) but I think last I checked they had calcium propionate in it -my son seems to have some sensitivity to it, so we try to avoid it too. Our family doc said as long our son was eating a good variety of foods, she said we didn't have to worry about it. She said she'd re-evaluate when he was about 4 (coming up here soon). Missie On 5/18/07, Lindsey <lao80 wrote: > > Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and > Ramsey who is 2. > > I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for > themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. > > I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some > kind of mineral/vitamin/whatever. > > Thanks. > > > -- -- I'm all out of bubblegum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 i don't take any supplements because i believe you should have a good enough diet to get all your nutrients from your food. you onlty absorb about 10% of supplements, anyway. if i was lacking in something, i would change my diet, not take a pill. i eat a whole-foods, organic, vegan diet. i analyze our nutrient intake every 6 weeks or so and make adjustments wherever necessary. i just had my blood levels checked in february and they were perfect. i do give my son a multi - the vegetarian chewable animals you get from the health food store. he's an erratic eater - eating every hour some days, and eating so little i wonder how he stays alive on others - and with children i figure you can't be too careful. i do trust that he knows what he needs and his blood levels were also great, but like i said, you can't be too careful with kids. if i did feel the need for a supplement, i would try herbs, sea greens - nothing synthetic, only bio-available plants. On 5/18/07, Lindsey <lao80 wrote: > > Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and > Ramsey who is 2. > > I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for > themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. > > I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some > kind of mineral/vitamin/whatever. > > Thanks. > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at > http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to > http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to > provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a > qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health > professional. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I don't tend to take supplements with the exception of vit c & iron or multivitamins if I or anyone in the family is feeling run down and susceptible (sp) to colds etc. I am confident my cooking provides a balanced diet and also check from time to time in vege recipe books that I am including all the correct nutrients. Be careful when you buy supplements, there are many that use geletine to form the tablet or capsule - fish oil is also seemingly popular. If you are unsure whether your meals are balanced and want to post a couple on here, I'm sure people would be happy to confirm you are doing ok! All the best, Claire , " Lindsey " <lao80 wrote: > > Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and > Ramsey who is 2. > > I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for > themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. > > I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some > kind of mineral/vitamin/whatever. > > Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 We used to use Animal Parade but Whole Foods stopped carrying those. I'm not really one for ordering vitamins online. But may at some point since getting vegetarian vitamins seems to be getting harder and harder. Right now we use KangaVites. Renee Lindsey <lao80 wrote: Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and Ramsey who is 2. I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some kind of mineral/vitamin/whatever. Thanks. Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 How do you all make sure that you are getting enough B12 w/o supplementing? Do you add nutritional yeast to a lot of stuff? What about essential oils? Laura Mount I am training for my first TRIATHLON with Team In Training! Please take a look at my fundraising page and help the cause!! http://www.active.com/donate/tntwi/tntwiLMount Thank you in advance for your support! Green Girl's Guide Family Blog Our photos Claire <ccteam42 Friday, May 18, 2007 8:53:43 AM Re: Vitamin/Supplement question I don't tend to take supplements with the exception of vit c & iron or multivitamins if I or anyone in the family is feeling run down and susceptible (sp) to colds etc. I am confident my cooking provides a balanced diet and also check from time to time in vege recipe books that I am including all the correct nutrients. Be careful when you buy supplements, there are many that use geletine to form the tablet or capsule - fish oil is also seemingly popular. If you are unsure whether your meals are balanced and want to post a couple on here, I'm sure people would be happy to confirm you are doing ok! All the best, Claire @gro ups.com, " Lindsey " <lao80 wrote: > > Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and > Ramsey who is 2. > > I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for > themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. > > I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some > kind of mineral/vitamin/ whatever. > > Thanks. > <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} ..bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o {font-size:0;} ..MsoNormal { margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq {margin:4;} --> ______________________________\ ____ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I certainly respect your opinion, but I believe that many of the nutrients that were once in the soil are gone and have not been replaced. chandelle' <earthmother213 wrote: i don't take any supplements because i believe you should have a good enough diet to get all your nutrients from your food. you onlty absorb about 10% of supplements, anyway. if i was lacking in something, i would change my diet, not take a pill. i eat a whole-foods, organic, vegan diet. i analyze our nutrient intake every 6 weeks or so and make adjustments wherever necessary. i just had my blood levels checked in february and they were perfect. i do give my son a multi - the vegetarian chewable animals you get from the health food store. he's an erratic eater - eating every hour some days, and eating so little i wonder how he stays alive on others - and with children i figure you can't be too careful. i do trust that he knows what he needs and his blood levels were also great, but like i said, you can't be too careful with kids. if i did feel the need for a supplement, i would try herbs, sea greens - nothing synthetic, only bio-available plants. On 5/18/07, Lindsey <lao80 wrote: > > Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and > Ramsey who is 2. > > I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for > themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. > > I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some > kind of mineral/vitamin/whatever. > > Thanks. > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at > http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to > http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to > provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a > qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health > professional. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 B12 is found in many fortified products such as soya milks, sosmix, breakfast cereals, margarine and soya mince. Other good sources are seaweed (especially kelp), miso and yeast extract (marmite!) 1 - 3 year olds need 0.5mcg per day, adults 1.5mcg per day. It is especially important for children. My vitamin chart also tells me that there is some evidence that B12 is made in the human gut. I have a fantastic chart to show sources of protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals - an essential source of reference for unenlightened health visitors when the query the diet I feed my children! Over the next couple of days, I will form it in such a way that I can include it in the files section of this group for you all to refer to. Mine is displayed along my kitchen wall so that I can glance at it while I am preparing meals to ensure that I include all that I need to. Claire Laura Mount <lamount03 wrote: How do you all make sure that you are getting enough B12 w/o supplementing? Do you add nutritional yeast to a lot of stuff? What about essential oils? Laura Mount I am training for my first TRIATHLON with Team In Training! Please take a look at my fundraising page and help the cause!! http://www.active.com/donate/tntwi/tntwiLMount Thank you in advance for your support! Green Girl's Guide Family Blog Our photos Claire <ccteam42 Friday, May 18, 2007 8:53:43 AM Re: Vitamin/Supplement question I don't tend to take supplements with the exception of vit c & iron or multivitamins if I or anyone in the family is feeling run down and susceptible (sp) to colds etc. I am confident my cooking provides a balanced diet and also check from time to time in vege recipe books that I am including all the correct nutrients. Be careful when you buy supplements, there are many that use geletine to form the tablet or capsule - fish oil is also seemingly popular. If you are unsure whether your meals are balanced and want to post a couple on here, I'm sure people would be happy to confirm you are doing ok! All the best, Claire @gro ups.com, " Lindsey " <lao80 wrote: > > Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and > Ramsey who is 2. > > I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for > themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. > > I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some > kind of mineral/vitamin/ whatever. > > Thanks. > <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} ..bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o {font-size:0;} ..MsoNormal { margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq {margin:4;} --> ________ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I found some vegetarian-friendly gummy bear vitamins for the kids, and they get one of those every other day. I also put a crushed brewer's yeast tablet and one calcium per gallon of their homemade soymilk. Lindsey <lao80 wrote: Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and Ramsey who is 2. I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some kind of mineral/vitamin/whatever. Thanks. Kadee Sedtal Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? " Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but three men in a tub? That's unsanitary! " If you can't afford the vet, you can't afford the pet!! Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 we have nutritional yeast several times a week and sea greens as well. that supplies us with more than enough b12. if it were impossible to get our nutrients from the soil, then my blood levels, and those of my family, especially my son who has been vegan from birth, would reflect that. they don't. i respect your opinion and do understand completely where you are coming from, but i will never believe that synthetic supplementation is superior to eating a good diet. On 5/18/07, Laura Mount <lamount03 wrote: > > How do you all make sure that you are getting enough B12 w/o > supplementing? Do you add nutritional yeast to a lot of stuff? What about > essential oils? > > Laura Mount > I am training for my first TRIATHLON with Team In Training! Please take a > look at my fundraising page and help the cause!! > http://www.active.com/donate/tntwi/tntwiLMount Thank you in advance for > your support! > > Green Girl's Guide > Family Blog > Our photos > > > > > > Claire <ccteam42 > > Friday, May 18, 2007 8:53:43 AM > Re: Vitamin/Supplement question > > > > > > > I don't tend to take supplements with the exception of vit c & > iron or > > multivitamins if I or anyone in the family is feeling run down and > > susceptible (sp) to colds etc. > > > > I am confident my cooking provides a balanced diet and also check from > > time to time in vege recipe books that I am including all the correct > > nutrients. > > > > Be careful when you buy supplements, there are many that use geletine > > to form the tablet or capsule - fish oil is also seemingly popular. > > > > If you are unsure whether your meals are balanced and want to post a > > couple on here, I'm sure people would be happy to confirm you are doing > > ok! > > > > All the best, Claire > > > > @gro ups.com, " Lindsey " <lao80 wrote: > > > > > > Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and > > > Ramsey who is 2. > > > > > > I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for > > > themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. > > > > > > I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some > > > kind of mineral/vitamin/ whatever. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} > #ygrp-text{ > font-family:Georgia; > } > #ygrp-text p{ > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > font-family:Arial; > clear:both;} > #ygrp-vitnav{ > padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > padding:0 1px;} > #ygrp-actbar{ > clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > float:left;white-space:nowrap;} > .bld{font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-grft{ > font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} > #ygrp-ft{ > font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; > padding:5px 0; > } > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > padding-bottom:10px;} > > #ygrp-vital{ > background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > > font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} > #ygrp-vital ul{ > padding:0;margin:2px 0;} > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; > } > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > > font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-vital a { > text-decoration:none;} > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > color:#999;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #nc { > background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > padding:8px 0;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > > font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > text-decoration:none;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > margin:0;} > o {font-size:0;} > .MsoNormal { > margin:0 0 0 0;} > #ygrp-text tt{ > font-size:120%;} > blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} > .replbq {margin:4;} > --> > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________\ ____ > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time > with the Search movie showtime shortcut. > http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Thanks for all the replies. For breakfast we mostly have kashi shredded wheat with soy milk. Some times other things, mochi, smoothie, toast w/ earth balance, etc. But mostly cereal. My kids are super light eaters. Ramsey (2 & 9 months) still nurses at night time, Isaac 5 weaned at 2. They like fruit and some veg. For lunch we have pb & j on sprouted bread, or smoothies, or toast w/ earth balance, fake chicken nuggets or corn dogs, rice and beans. They snack on dried fruit, pretzels, pop corn, tortilla chips, fruit, carrots, sweet potato, apple sauce. Here are a few of our up coming dinners.... falutas and fruit (beans in corn tortillas) Fake burgers w/ baked fries spag w/ tomato sauce curry lentils w/ rice and broc sandwiches w/ fake deli slices, and fruit tofu coated in nutritional yeast fried, w/ steamed broccoli I also bake a lot of muffins, cookies, etc. Does that give a good picture? Ohh, and I sneak veggies in the smoothies. I give them a multivitamin and try to grind flax in some stuff but reading on here I'm thinking about DHA and wonder if I'm missing other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 You're doing just fine. I'm completely disorganized and sometimes don't have a meal planned out till two minutes before I cook it!! And even then we eat very well. All that food sounds good, too. Lindsey <lao80 wrote: Thanks for all the replies. For breakfast we mostly have kashi shredded wheat with soy milk. Some times other things, mochi, smoothie, toast w/ earth balance, etc. But mostly cereal. My kids are super light eaters. Ramsey (2 & 9 months) still nurses at night time, Isaac 5 weaned at 2. They like fruit and some veg. For lunch we have pb & j on sprouted bread, or smoothies, or toast w/ earth balance, fake chicken nuggets or corn dogs, rice and beans. They snack on dried fruit, pretzels, pop corn, tortilla chips, fruit, carrots, sweet potato, apple sauce. Here are a few of our up coming dinners.... falutas and fruit (beans in corn tortillas) Fake burgers w/ baked fries spag w/ tomato sauce curry lentils w/ rice and broc sandwiches w/ fake deli slices, and fruit tofu coated in nutritional yeast fried, w/ steamed broccoli I also bake a lot of muffins, cookies, etc. Does that give a good picture? Ohh, and I sneak veggies in the smoothies. I give them a multivitamin and try to grind flax in some stuff but reading on here I'm thinking about DHA and wonder if I'm missing other stuff. Kadee Sedtal Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? " Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but three men in a tub? That's unsanitary! " If you can't afford the vet, you can't afford the pet!! Building a website is a piece of cake. Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 That sounds great! Thank you Claire! Laura Mount I am training for my first TRIATHLON with Team In Training! Please take a look at my fundraising page and help the cause!! http://www.active.com/donate/tntwi/tntwiLMount Thank you in advance for your support! Green Girl's Guide Family Blog Our photos Claire Commons <ccteam42 Friday, May 18, 2007 12:15:40 PM Re: Re: Vitamin/Supplement question B12 is found in many fortified products such as soya milks, sosmix, breakfast cereals, margarine and soya mince. Other good sources are seaweed (especially kelp), miso and yeast extract (marmite!) 1 - 3 year olds need 0.5mcg per day, adults 1.5mcg per day. It is especially important for children. My vitamin chart also tells me that there is some evidence that B12 is made in the human gut. I have a fantastic chart to show sources of protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals - an essential source of reference for unenlightened health visitors when the query the diet I feed my children! Over the next couple of days, I will form it in such a way that I can include it in the files section of this group for you all to refer to. Mine is displayed along my kitchen wall so that I can glance at it while I am preparing meals to ensure that I include all that I need to. Claire Laura Mount <lamount03 > wrote: How do you all make sure that you are getting enough B12 w/o supplementing? Do you add nutritional yeast to a lot of stuff? What about essential oils? Laura Mount I am training for my first TRIATHLON with Team In Training! Please take a look at my fundraising page and help the cause!! http://www.active. com/donate/ tntwi/tntwiLMoun t Thank you in advance for your support! Green Girl's Guide Family Blog Our photos Claire <ccteam42@btinternet .com> @gro ups.com Friday, May 18, 2007 8:53:43 AM Re: Vitamin/Supplement question I don't tend to take supplements with the exception of vit c & iron or multivitamins if I or anyone in the family is feeling run down and susceptible (sp) to colds etc. I am confident my cooking provides a balanced diet and also check from time to time in vege recipe books that I am including all the correct nutrients. Be careful when you buy supplements, there are many that use geletine to form the tablet or capsule - fish oil is also seemingly popular. If you are unsure whether your meals are balanced and want to post a couple on here, I'm sure people would be happy to confirm you are doing ok! All the best, Claire @gro ups.com, " Lindsey " <lao80 wrote: > > Hi, I'm new here. My name is Lindsey and I have Isaac who is 5 and > Ramsey who is 2. > > I was wondering what vitamins and supplements everyone took for > themselves regularly and what you give to your kids. > > I'm always slightly paranoid that they aren't getting enough of some > kind of mineral/vitamin/ whatever. > > Thanks. > <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit; font:100% ;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height: 1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family: Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family: Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top: 10px;font- family:Verdana; font-size: 77%;margin: 0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin: 25px 0;white-space: nowrap;color: #666;text- align:right; } #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white- space:nowrap; } ..bld{font-weight: bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family: Verdana;font- size:77%; padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family: verdana;font- size:77%; border-top: 1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom: 10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color: #e0ecee;margin- bottom:20px; padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77% ;font-family: Verdana;font- weight:bold; color:#333; text-transform: uppercase; } #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin: 2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type: none;clear: both;border: 1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight: bold;color: #ff7900;float: right;width: 2em;text- align:right; padding-right: .5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight: bold;} #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration: none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; } #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font- size:77%; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background- color:#e0ecee; margin-bottom: 20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type: square;padding: 6px 0;font-size: 77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration: none;font- size:130% ;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color: #eee;margin- bottom:20px; padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family: Arial;font- weight:bold; color:#628c2a; font-size: 100%;line- height:122% ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration: none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o {font-size:0; } ..MsoNormal { margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120% ;} blockquote{margin: 0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq {margin:4;} --> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? 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Guest guest Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Please be aware that the only reliable sources of vitamin B12 are foods that are fortified with vitamin B12 like some brands of soymilk, some breakfast cereals, some fake meat, and Vegetarian Support Formula nutritional yeast, or supplements containing vitamin B12. Sea vegetables and miso are not reliable sources and can contain vitamin B12 analogues that interfere with vitamin B12 absorption. Although the bacteria in our colon do produce vitamin B12, it is produced too far down in the intestinal tract to be absorbed in any significant amount. To learn more about vitamin B12, see http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/b12.htm and http://www.veganhealth.org/b12/b12. Reed Reed Mangels, PhD, RD Nutrition Advisor, The Vegetarian Resource Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Thanks to everyone for all the B12 info. It was very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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