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GraytonBound here, posting under RO's name.......

Thanks guys!! It's amazing what you can find out when you search for a forward-thinking dr. We finally found a thorough one that doesn't throw Rx's at you, & discovered the source of all his little problems were the milk, cheese, & burgers he's been living off of. I knew SJ could help! The smoothies above sound great, much better than the train-wreck we made tonight. We'll give the others a try. Thanks to all!:clap_1:

Breakfast Burrito with Grilled Chicken, Beans, cooked egg white, scrambled with salsa -- yummy! You can cook off a bunch of chicken in advance and reheat each morning.

from GB:

Doubt he'll go for that. I might, though.

GraytonBound here, posting under RO's name.......

Thanks guys!! It's amazing what you can find out when you search for a forward-thinking dr. We finally found a thorough one that doesn't throw Rx's at you, & discovered the source of all his little problems were the milk, cheese, & burgers he's been living off of. I knew SJ could help! The smoothies above sound great, much better than the train-wreck we made tonight. We'll give the others a try. Thanks to all!:clap_1:

Does the little otter have gout?

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.

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.

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.

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

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:

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great! When I don't have time in the morning to eat right I put peanut butter on a whole wheat tortilla that I warmed in the microwave. I also think it is great with many different kinds of fruits and celery for that matter.

We did substitute Silk for milk tonight but went about it all wrong. Fortunately he really likes Silk.

Does anyone else feel totally nauseated after drinking Silk? I love the flavor, but man, it just ties my gut in a knot

Does anyone else feel totally nauseated after drinking Silk? I love the flavor, but man, it just ties my gut in a knot

I don't drink milk (but I do put it on/in stuff), so just the thought of milk coming from a soybean totally grosses me out.

Great! When I don't have time in the morning to eat right I put peanut butter on a whole wheat tortilla that I warmed in the microwave. I also think it is great with many different kinds of fruits and celery for that matter.

I've been putting peanut butter on apples as an alternative to caramel.
My friend showed me that. I am addicted now. I have it in the morning sometimes. Yummy.

Tofu...........................................................................

http://www.tofutti.com/pints.0.asp

http://www.tofutti.com/pints.0.asp

I don't drink milk (but I do put it on/in stuff), so just the thought of milk coming from a soybean totally grosses me out.

my thoughts exactly. another non milk drinker here.....

my thoughts exactly. another non milk drinker here.....

here too. I do have it on cereal, and I'll drink chocolate milk when I'm hung over. Don't know why, but it always tastes good then.

Thanks all! I will have to try the rice milk because even though he is tolerating SIlk & regular soy milk he's not loving them. Bought rice cheese but he hasn't tried it yet. I'll probably have to mix it in something. I'll have to say he's being a really good sport about it, but he's not getting many calories at the moment. And the soy protein is not doing much for the flavor of the shakes, but we're still experimenting.

Thanks all! I will have to try the rice milk because even though he is tolerating SIlk & regular soy milk he's not loving them. Bought rice cheese but he hasn't tried it yet. I'll probably have to mix it in something. I'll have to say he's being a really good sport about it, but he's not getting many calories at the moment. And the soy protein is not doing much for the flavor of the shakes, but we're still experimenting.

Cudos to him for even trying some of these unfamiliar things! :clap_1: That's pretty brave!