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Green Stools? What Do I Do...
Asked by L.M. from South Bend
on July 21, 2008
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My 4 year old son has had nothing but soft green stools the past few weeks. He hasn't had a normal brown stool in a really long time. He says his tummy hurts in the ...
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- Perhaps look at what he's been eating and drinking lately. Has he had foods or drinks with dye in them? Red dyes and blue dyes can make the poop look different. Has...
- Does he eat anything with blue food coloring in it? Like fruit snacks or Captain Crunch or blue cake frosting? That turns stools soft green. My son turned 6 a coupl...
- Check what food colors your son is eating. If my girls get too much blue, green, or purple colored food, it changes their stool. We learned this after we had a blue ...
Iron Defenciency
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on March 28, 2008
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At my son's 9 month well check yesterday his iron levels came back a little low. His doctor prescribed an iron supplement to take every day for a month, then have him...
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- We had to give it to our son. If the doctor who doesn't give medicine wrote you a prescription, I would think the child needs it. I'm not a big proponent of medicine...
- My Dr. told me breastfeed babies use up their own iron they are born with and breastmilk doesn't contain enough if any to help infants and that I needed to feed cereal...
- I did not like the ICAR supplement. They have to be upright for so long, not eat during the time they take the meds. It didn't work out for us. Total cereal has ele...
Ham Hock
Asked by E.G. from Daytona Beach
on October 29, 2010
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How can I cook a ham hock?
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- Yes you can cook with a ham hock. Just put it on a medium boil add a little seasoning and then add your other ingredients. Depending on your medical limitations, you ...
- Throw it in some water with an onion, green bell pepper and some chicken bouillon and some white beans...bring to a boil then simmer all day. Make sure to presoak o...
- Put it in a pot of water, add green beans and potatoes. It's simple and easy cook till the veggies are soft. Eat and enjoy! Make a good Ham and bean soup with any k...
Dairy Free Question
Asked by T.L. from Phoenix
on December 10, 2010
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HELLO :)
I have been trying to eliminate milk from my 8 year olds diet, due to ear infections and minor attention problems.
All Health practitioners advise getting...
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- As a dietitian I will say that calcium is very important and it can be very hard if not impossible to get just from fruits and vegetables. I would have him drink calci...
- I think the juicing is a great idea. Another idea is smoothies. See http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/articles/why-are-you-so-in-love-with-green-smoothies. She also tal...
- I wouldn't worry too much about it. If he is eating healthy foods, he probably is getting enough. My kids don't eat dairy and haven't since they were born. They are no...
How to Prepare Kale
Asked by J.P. from Houston
on October 13, 2010
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I've been told Kale is extra nutritious.
I bought it. Now what do I do with it?
Thanks
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- there's a great Irish recipe for kale & mashed potatoes (you can substitute any cabbage type green) here's one recipe from foodtv, but there are lots more. I've ma...
- If you don't like the taste of kale you can also try baked kale chips. My kids even eat these up http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/baked-kale-chips/Detail.aspx
- You can cook it pretty much like spinach. Spinach, kale, collard greens, (and beet and turnip greens) are all excellent steamed up.
What Were Some of Your Great....
Asked by M.F. from Denver
on January 25, 2012
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I'm looking for some new finger foods to try with my 8 month old son. Did your baby like a certain finger food now or then?
Hope your day is bright
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- At 8 months, we were on baby food with some textural, but not many. Around 10 months or so: - Gerber "puffs" and other products like it! - Pancakes cut up - Pen...
- thick sliced carrots (or baby carrots) that have been boiled soft in chicken stock! mashed potato balls (you can add a whole bunch'o'stuff to them as well) scram...
- My daughter ate anything we put in front of her. Toast with cream cheese or cheese toast/grilled cheese Bananas - if you slice them into round, they will natural...
1 Year Old Does Not like Milk
Asked by K.E. from Reading
on November 28, 2007
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How important really is milk in a baby's diet? My son was recently weaned from the bottle and didn't have an overly difficult time with the transition. He drinks jui...
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- According to my daughter's doctor, babies over one should get around 12-16 oz of milk a day. I had the same problem that you had (her refusing milk from a sippy). On...
- I've got a healthy 4 year old and 2.5 year old that weaned from the breast without too much trouble but they refused milk as well. We are vegetarian, but do eat dairy ...
- I have 3 chn who have never had milk because I made the decision to not give it to them. I am aware of what they eat otherwise to ensure a proper amount of calcium. ...
How Much Milk for 13 Months Old?
Asked by J.C. from Philadelphia
on February 18, 2007
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My daughter is 13 months old and she doesn't drink much milk. She drinks about 4-5 oz in the morning and about 4-5 oz in the evening.
I read that they are supposed ...
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- My experience is that my oldest wouldn't drink a lot of milk either. I started using strawberry mix and she will drink all the milk I give her. Same with my twins. ...
- My Dr would tell you to try other calcium related products like cheese and yogurt...She is definately old enough for yogurt and she might like it. You might want to t...
- I was told by a nutritionist at the WIC office that children as young as your daughter only needs between 8-12oz a day. When my daughter was 13 months, she was drinkin...
What Will You Be Eating for Christmas Dinner??
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on December 21, 2009
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I need help!! My aunt was going to be hosting Christmas for our family this year, but her father passed away unexpectedly. So sad!
Well since she couldn't, I volu...
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- In my experience, it's best when the host doesn't try to adhere to any "traditions" anyway-- just makes what they make well. In my parents' family that's fettucini al...
- When our extended family gets together on xmas, we have a cheesy potato casserole every year - terrible for you, but sooo good. This recipe looks close (use cream of c...
- My family's favorite side dish with ham is cheesy scalloped potatoes and corn. I always make fresh biscuits too! Good luck with your dinner and sorry for your loss.
2 Year Old Is Iron Deficent
Asked by J.B. from Minneapolis
on June 28, 2009
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My 2 year old daughter is iron deficent and anemic. She is now on iron supplements to help but I'm wondering if anyone has good kid friendly recipes that is high in ...
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- My first question is, why is your daughter iron deficient and anemic? Did the doctor do any testing to figure out why? I'm just asking, because at the age of 41, I...
- Iron fortified cereal for snacks. Try liver sausage (Braunshwiger) if you haven't already. Beans, ground meats, and cut up meats. Peanut butter and eggs are also go...
- Spaghetti w/ hamburger. Anything that has a tomato base with red meat. The tomatoes help to break down and allow your body to utilize the iron in red meat. Good Lu...
