Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 When my kids were these ages I remember my son going thru a phase of only wanting to eat macaroni and cheese, so every day for lunch I would make mac & cheese, sliced fresh veggies and salad dressing to dip his veggies and some kind of fruit. My kids always ate fresh veggies with dip form the time they were eating solid foods. I always made sure my kids had some kind of fresh veggie and dip and fruit with lunch and dinner. In a message dated 12/23/2008 3:45:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, peelerk writes: I have three boys - almost 4, almost 3 and 4 months. What are some good receipes/secrets to getting kids to eat vegetarian? My 2 year old would eat hotdogs and cheese all day long if I let him. My 3 year old loves fruit but I worry he's getting enough protein. Thanks Karen **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Mail. The NEW AOL.com.(http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom0\ 0000019) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 You can even hide veggies in the mashed potatoes, you can do celery root, turnips, cauliflower. I boil the potatoes with the celery root then just mash like you would for mashed potatoes. You can do the same with turnips, and cauliflower, you can mix other veggies however they will change the color of the potatoes. In a message dated 12/24/2008 8:25:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, dianascot_33 writes: My youngest son at that age would only eat food that was white! Mashed potatoes, rice, milk, pasta....LOL! They survive and get over it. He is now my healthiest at 43. Diana --- On Wed, 12/24/08, _glpveg4life@glpveg4_ (glpveg4life) <_glpveg4life@glpveg4_ (glpveg4life) > wrote: _glpveg4life@glpveg4_ (glpveg4life) <_glpveg4life@glpveg4_ (glpveg4life) > Re: [vegetarian_ Re: [vegetaria _@vegetarian_gveg_ ( ) Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 8:15 AM When my kids were these ages I remember my son going thru a phase of only wanting to eat macaroni and cheese, so every day for lunch I would make mac & cheese, sliced fresh veggies and salad dressing to dip his veggies and some kind of fruit. My kids always ate fresh veggies with dip form the time they were eating solid foods. I always made sure my kids had some kind of fresh veggie and dip and fruit with lunch and dinner. In a message dated 12/23/2008 3:45:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, peelerk writes: I have three boys - almost 4, almost 3 and 4 months. What are some good receipes/secrets to getting kids to eat vegetarian? My 2 year old would eat hotdogs and cheese all day long if I let him. My 3 year old loves fruit but I worry he's getting enough protein. Thanks Karen ************ **One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Mail. The NEW AOL.com.(_http://www.aol._ (http://www.aol./) com/?optin= new-dp & icid= aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolco m00000019) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Mail. The NEW AOL.com.(http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom0\ 0000019) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 My youngest son at that age would only eat food that was white! Mashed potatoes, rice, milk, pasta....LOL! They survive and get over it. He is now my healthiest at 43. Diana --- On Wed, 12/24/08, glpveg4life <glpveg4life wrote: glpveg4life <glpveg4life Re: Getting kids to eat? Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 8:15 AM When my kids were these ages I remember my son going thru a phase of only wanting to eat macaroni and cheese, so every day for lunch I would make mac & cheese, sliced fresh veggies and salad dressing to dip his veggies and some kind of fruit. My kids always ate fresh veggies with dip form the time they were eating solid foods. I always made sure my kids had some kind of fresh veggie and dip and fruit with lunch and dinner. In a message dated 12/23/2008 3:45:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, peelerk writes: I have three boys - almost 4, almost 3 and 4 months. What are some good receipes/secrets to getting kids to eat vegetarian? My 2 year old would eat hotdogs and cheese all day long if I let him. My 3 year old loves fruit but I worry he's getting enough protein. Thanks Karen ************ **One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Mail. The NEW AOL.com.(http://www.aol. com/?optin= new-dp & icid= aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolco m00000019) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 8:24 AM, diana scott <dianascot_33 wrote: > My youngest son at that age would only eat food that was white! Mashed > potatoes, rice, milk, pasta....LOL! They survive and get over it. He is now > my healthiest at 43. > Diana > > --- On Wed, 12/24/08, glpveg4life <glpveg4life wrote: > > glpveg4life <glpveg4life > Re: Getting kids to eat? > > Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 8:15 AM When my kids were these ages I remember my son going thru a phase of only > wanting to eat macaroni and cheese, so every day for lunch I would make mac > & > cheese, sliced fresh veggies and salad dressing to dip his veggies and some > kind of fruit. My kids always ate fresh veggies with dip form the time they > were eating solid foods. I always made sure my kids had some kind of fresh > veggie and dip and fruit with lunch and dinner. > In a message dated 12/23/2008 3:45:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > peelerk writes: > > > > > I have three boys - almost 4, almost 3 and 4 months. What are some good > receipes/secrets to getting kids to eat vegetarian? My 2 year old would > eat hotdogs and cheese all day long if I let him. My 3 year old loves > fruit but I worry he's getting enough protein. Thanks Karen > > ************ **One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, > Gmail, and Mail. The NEW > AOL.com.(http://www.aol. com/?optin= new-dp & icid= aolcom40vanity & > ncid=emlcntaolco m00000019) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Parents worry way too much about this. Get your kinds involved in cooking with you, see what works and don't make a big deal out of it. Kids DO NOT starve themselves when there is food available. Some go through a picky stage. My sister is still a picky eater. She's much better since she trurned vegan, she had to be. After feeding a niece, 2 nephews, 2 step-kids, neighbor kids and a few high school football teams you learn what works. These 5 grew up to cook unbelievable meals now. Most of the time it's simple to solve. One didn't like food tounching each other so you can solve that easily, one liked all the raw veggies in the salad bowl and liked to dip them in the dressing instead of having the dressing on the salad, one liked grape jelly on his veggie burger. I find if you let them help you assemble the plate of food it works better, they like to help you shop, make fun things out of the food. Make ants on a log with celery, cream cheese and raisins, cut the sandwiches in fingers. If you give in then they have control so don't keep making separate meals and if they don't eat then don't keep offering them something else until. Do not make them sit there until the plate is empty, yell at them or hit them. You might think that works, it does not. I eat everything except for about 5 things. I detested lentils for 20 yrs because they were forced on me by a very mean Aunt. Donna Visions of paradise, cloudless skies I see Rainbows on the hill, blue onyx on the sea Come see, ah, ah, ah And the sounds in my mind just come to me Source - Visions of Paradise - Moody Blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Yay Stephanie! You made my day! So many of my friends jump up to cater to their kids fussiness that it makes me insane. Happy holidays to you & everyone! Beth Creative Memories - for all your memory preservations needs! “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” --- On Tue, 12/23/08, stephanielow <stephanielow wrote: stephanielow <stephanielow Re: Getting kids to eat? Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 9:38 PM Beth, I don't think you're a b***h at all. That's what we tell our kids. If they whine about what's on the table, they are done. They get to go to bed with no dinner. They don't complain very often. Stephanie Low Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Ben Franklin - " Beth Renzetti " <elmothree2000@ > <> Tuesday, December 23, 2008 6:26 PM Re: [vegetarian_ group] Getting kids to eat? i have always put whatever in front of my kids & told them, " this is what there is to eat or you can go hungry. " I am a bitch but my kids eat what's put in front of them. they are now 8 & almost 12. Beth Creative Memories - for all your memory preservations needs! " The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship- -one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference. " --- On Tue, 12/23/08, peelerk <peelerk > wrote: peelerk <peelerk > [vegetarian_ group] Getting kids to eat? Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 3:22 PM I have three boys - almost 4, almost 3 and 4 months. What are some good receipes/secrets to getting kids to eat vegetarian? My 2 year old would eat hotdogs and cheese all day long if I let him. My 3 year old loves fruit but I worry he's getting enough protein. Thanks Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Yes! My kids have always loved having something to DIP their food in! Can't blame them - it's fun! Beth Creative Memories - for all your memory preservations needs! “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” --- On Wed, 12/24/08, glpveg4life <glpveg4life wrote: glpveg4life <glpveg4life Re: Getting kids to eat? Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 8:15 AM When my kids were these ages I remember my son going thru a phase of only wanting to eat macaroni and cheese, so every day for lunch I would make mac & cheese, sliced fresh veggies and salad dressing to dip his veggies and some kind of fruit. My kids always ate fresh veggies with dip form the time they were eating solid foods. I always made sure my kids had some kind of fresh veggie and dip and fruit with lunch and dinner. In a message dated 12/23/2008 3:45:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, peelerk writes: I have three boys - almost 4, almost 3 and 4 months. What are some good receipes/secrets to getting kids to eat vegetarian? My 2 year old would eat hotdogs and cheese all day long if I let him. My 3 year old loves fruit but I worry he's getting enough protein. Thanks Karen ************ **One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Mail. The NEW AOL.com.(http://www.aol. com/?optin= new-dp & icid= aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolco m00000019) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 True! I don't force my kids to eat anything. Well, I force them to TRY everything. I also generally serve a protein, starch & 2 veggies at each mealso there is a bunch of stuff to choose from. I want them to not be as picky as I am, lol. Beth Creative Memories - for all your memory preservations needs! “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” --- On Wed, 12/24/08, Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower Getting kids to eat? Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 8:39 AM Parents worry way too much about this. Get your kinds involved in cooking with you, see what works and don't make a big deal out of it. Kids DO NOT starve themselves when there is food available. Some go through a picky stage. My sister is still a picky eater. She's much better since she trurned vegan, she had to be. After feeding a niece, 2 nephews, 2 step-kids, neighbor kids and a few high school football teams you learn what works. These 5 grew up to cook unbelievable meals now. Most of the time it's simple to solve. One didn't like food tounching each other so you can solve that easily, one liked all the raw veggies in the salad bowl and liked to dip them in the dressing instead of having the dressing on the salad, one liked grape jelly on his veggie burger. I find if you let them help you assemble the plate of food it works better, they like to help you shop, make fun things out of the food. Make ants on a log with celery, cream cheese and raisins, cut the sandwiches in fingers. If you give in then they have control so don't keep making separate meals and if they don't eat then don't keep offering them something else until. Do not make them sit there until the plate is empty, yell at them or hit them. You might think that works, it does not. I eat everything except for about 5 things. I detested lentils for 20 yrs because they were forced on me by a very mean Aunt. Donna Visions of paradise, cloudless skies I see Rainbows on the hill, blue onyx on the sea Come see, ah, ah, ah And the sounds in my mind just come to me Source - Visions of Paradise - Moody Blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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