Nutrition
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Food - Can't Believe We Eat That Stuff...
Asked by P.O. from Harrisburg
on June 20, 2011
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Have you guys ever watched Food Inc. - It's a documentary on food and how it is processed in America. I am now disgusted and not sure what to feed my kids anymore. ...
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- I was going to respond but decided to check out the other responses and Catherine C. posted exactly what I wanted to say! :) And Amanda G. had a great point about ...
- I buy local grown foods. Organic, hormone free. Many stores have these. It is common. I also cook from scratch all the time.
- I saw this and have done some serious thinking. The best for your body and the environment is to buy and eat local, organic, vegan, raw food. Buying straight from the ...
Fun Food Ideas for 2 Picky Eaters!!!!
Asked by K.H. from New York
on November 11, 2008
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I Have 3 kids 15, 3 and 2. My oldest was a dream when it came to eating. However my 2 lttle ones don't like to eat. My 3 yr old daughter is just below the 10th perc...
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- When I read your son likes rolled up ham, i thought you can try using flour tortillas which can also be rolled up with whatever he likes inside. You can also make que...
- Hi K., With my own kids, I have cut up veggies or red grapes washed & on the table before the after school snack - which is usually veggie soup. They are starved - ...
- Hi K., I'm a lunch lady at a school that caters for children aged 4 to 12 years, and trust me, your 2 little ones are by no means unusual. While it seems that bo...
Picky Eater
Asked by K.H. from Lafayette
on July 19, 2008
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I have an eight year old son who is a VERY picky eater! He only eats a SHORT list of items. Roast beef sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, breaded chicken nuggets, pizz...
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- Wow! Sounds like you've got your hands full! First of all, if you don't have him on a daily multi-vitamin, get him on one now! My 3 year old son isn't too crazy abo...
- The cookbooks everyone's posts keep referring to is #1)Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld; here is the website link: www.deceptivelydelicious.com and #2)The Sne...
- I'm a former very picky eater and still slightly picky eater myself. I had very few foods I would eat as a kid... my diet is a lot more varied now, but there are stil...
Still a Good Eater but Eats (Much) Fewer Vegetables
Asked by M.F. from New York
on November 12, 2010
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Hi- My daughter has been a good eater since she was born. Make that great. She didn't even know about a kids menu or mac n cheese till my mother-in-law took her out...
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- trick her lol! that is what I have to do with my 15 mnth old. example: he LOVES pancakes so I slip a little purreed pumpkin and cinnomon in the batter and you have pum...
- IMO - keep doing what you're doing - offer the veggies but don't make a big struggle over it. Are there farmers markets in your area you can take her to? sometimes t...
- Don't worry. It changes all the time. My daughter is like yours.. good eater, tries anything, healthy eater. Ever since she was born. At that age of 3, my daug...
Can't Eat the Food at the In-laws!
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on November 3, 2011
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This year we will be having Christmas dinner at my in-laws and it will be their standard Christmas fare that they've been serving as a tradition for years. Every year ...
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- Whaaaa? No turkey on Thanksgiving? There's your solution, bring a turkey roast (boneless, make it simple) to share. And bring whatever else you would like to eat as...
- I have a child with food allergies so I feel your pain. I've actually got to the point to where I try to do most the entertaining at my own house so I can control the...
- I think it would be just fine... (I dunno if anyone else pointed it out, and I am not doing it to be mean either, but a vegetarian would not eat a turkey burger o...
Picky Eater
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on November 14, 2009
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My 3 yr old daughter won't eat any meat except for eggs & very few veggies.. she basically eats dairy & carb's.. any suggestions
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- I learned from my granddaughter that eggs are no longer considered dairy but fall into the protein group so she is getting protein. You might try adding very small ham...
- mixed pureed fruit in w/yogurt or cottage cheese.
- Not even tacos! My son loves hummus, peanut butter, most kids at least will eat corn. My son didn't like meat very much at that age. He doesn't like hamburger but eats...
Picky Eater
Asked by B.S. from Missoula
on October 21, 2011
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My two-and-a-half year old is the pickiest eater ever. I don't understand because my husband and I are not picky at all and we are always trying new foods. My son will...
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- 2 of my 4 are picky eaters. The oldest is 26 and SHE has a picky eater too. What I did with all 4 of my kids is first off realize and respect that there are a ha...
- It can be a battle or you can just decide to not fight about it. I choose to not fight. I fix food I like and one eats it and one won't touch it, she has Geographic To...
- My girl isn't very picky, but she tries the "I don't like that" card with us, too! My first thing is "Well, did you try it? You have to try one bite before you can s...
Cabbage Soup Diet Anyone??
Asked by C.S. from San Antonio
on March 21, 2008
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I have been reading a lot about this diet called the "cabbage Soup diet". It sounds too good to be truth and I wonder of somebody here has done it...what are the pros ...
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- C., ANY diet is the worst thing you can do for your body! Diet is a four letter word and worse than any curse word you can think of! At least in the sense of 'trying ...
- I had a colleague that tried this diet. I did not see her too much to see if there were any drastic results but I do remember her talking about the side effects: Be ...
- My Mom and Grandma did it years ago. They did lose weight off it, but as with any fad diet, it came back. When you do one specific meal, as this one does, you crave ...
Selective Eater
Asked by L.M. from San Antonio
on May 17, 2011
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I really need some suggestions, My five year old is currently recovering from pneumonia, he spent two weeks in the hosptial with a very poor appetite. He is a selectiv...
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- Food is an issue at your house. Kids pick up parents bad habits. His diet was bad and you now have an opportunity to change it for the better. I have a sister in law w...
- Definitely need the yogurt! I really like the smoothies idea. Sometimes it is a texture thing not taste. Maybe let him have the smoothie for supper if he had a good lu...
- Since he is taking antibiotics, I would recommend making smoothies out of yogurt and frozen fruit. I often add other food to mine (e.g., spinach, kale) that my son d...
Eating Too Much?
Asked by M.P. from Raleigh
on December 2, 2009
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I'm not sure what to do about this situation. My 3 yr. old has been asking for extra food lately, usually when she finishes her breakfast or lunch. Then there are time...
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- My son is like that too. His docs all say that it's very common for toddlers and young kids to eat bigger meals at breakfast and lunch times, but then just pick at the...
- Hi M., Eating is due to the body craving nutrition, not bulk. As many moms said, if she is eating what she needs, she can't and won't eat too much and she won't gai...
- To this day, I sometimes eat when thirsty, so I agree with Skye on that. Sometimes, my son who's 3 likes to have milk instead of snacking. I'm not sure if children at ...
