Smiling JOe

[Smiling JOe]

rashes, low energy, to name a couple of problems......the doc thinks it's all related to food allergies & lack of vitamins/iron. Word of advice to the moms out there, multi-vitamins don't always do the trick, even the ones from the health food stores.

I am not a health expert, but the low energy is something I once experienced. It can often be changed by a better daily intake of food. I had too much sugar and too many bleached flour products. I am allergic to many most grains, other than rice. Now I can eat some whole wheat items in limited quantity, and it fills helps to fill you up, keeping a more level energy throughout the day. If the boy needs iron, be careful about his diet. I think the number one problem that vegetarians face is the lack of iron. If the little otter is cutting out beef and dairy, I recommend seeking some advice from a nutritionalist.

 

[RiverOtter]

From GB:
Thanks for the advice SJ! The owner of one of the health food stores is the one who referred me to the dr, so I spent a lot of time with him today talking about the products. I bought a large container of Soy protein powder & some calcium/D to replace the milk/beef & when we get the smooothie recipe figured out I'll be adding it. Luckily, once we get his system cleared out, we may be able to re-introduce foods a little at a time. May take a while, but hopefully he will learn to love the good stuff so much he won't miss the bad stuff.

 

[audie]

sj - i am drooling over that big bad looks like a bone in ribeye - what we could do with that thing on the big green egg

 

[Smiling JOe]

sj - i am drooling over that big bad looks like a bone in ribeye - what we could do with that thing on the big green egg

It was good eating. So was the Lobster and Stone Crab.:roll:

 

[audie]

it's hard to find cuts like that here, we have been looking for a big hunk like that to make prime rib on the egg, found one at costco but it was $100.

 

[Rudyjohn]

I just now started reading this thread.

I can certainly attest to the Rice milk. I had my son drink it exclusively for about 3 years back when he was about 6 - 9 yrs. old. Same thing, food sensitvities (not food allergies in his case.) He LOVED it, drank it, used it in his cereal, etc.

He never had a problem with lack of protein. He's always been a huge meat eater. (Almost another problem in itself.)

Good luck with the little otter. I know how hard this is to try to pinpoint. You're doing the right thing. :clap_1:

 

[Mango]

rashes, low energy, to name a couple of problems......the doc thinks it's all related to food allergies & lack of vitamins/iron. Word of advice to the moms out there, multi-vitamins don't always do the trick, even the ones from the health food stores.

RO and GB, check your PM.

 

[30A Skunkape]

River Otter-Does the tyke like peanut butter? It is a good source of protein with a good balance of fats, or so I am told.

 

[RiverOtter]

River Otter-Does the tyke like peanut butter? It is a good source of protein with a good balance of fats, or so I am told.

Oh yes, PB is it's own food group at our house.

 

[tistheseason]

I use a Soy protein powder. The Brand name is Spiru-tein. I mix it with a cup of milk (sometimes soy, sometimes regular). And throw in some frozen fruit. Usually it's either Peaches or Strawberries and Bananas. For a little fiber, I add about half a packet of metamucil. I also throw in a tablespoon of Flax seed oil. (why not? It's suppose to be good for you right?)

Hope the little otter gets into smoothies. They are great for quick on-the-go meals.