Q. I have to cute cute my caffeine and can't drink the diet Dr Pepper. What are some other caffeines free drinks that taste good. I just tried A&W diet root beer. Its not bad, but I can't do that this whole pregnancy lol.
And yes I know I need to drink more milk and water, and I do. I also started drinking vitamin water and Gatorade. I just like to enjoy a soda once a day.
And yes I know I need to drink more milk and water, and I do. I also started drinking vitamin water and Gatorade. I just like to enjoy a soda once a day.
A. Caffeine free Dr. Pepper and Caffeine free Coke are very close
What is the best dairy free diet for a growing child?
Q. My son currently only drinks non-dairy formula. He is at step 2 for solids. I've mainly been giving him rice cereal, fruits, veggies, oatmeal and then formula. I've been told that babies need whole milk not only for calcium but because the fat in it helps with motor skills or something like that. We are also trying to stay as fresh and raw as possible as well. What would a daily diet look like for him? How does the food pyramid look for our lifestyle? Thanks!
A. Mystic covered quite a bit, as ususal!
I would second the discontinuance of the rice cereal and also tell you to stop with the jarred food as well and start giving him fresh.
He is only 9 months.. so you have a bit of time before thinking about what to do instead of formula. Is relactation an option? It would be rather hard at 9 months, but with some dedication, you may be able to produce enough milk to supplement his diet by a year.
That would be VERY beneficial as far as fat, calcium and lots of other nutrients go.
Other than that... the main nutrients we get from milk are Vit A, Vit D, Calcium and fat.
Vitamins A&D are easy. Many veggies are great sources of A (carrots being a biggie!) and Vit D is readily produced with a little exposure to the sun (about 15 min/day).
Calcium is a bit trickier... Leafy greens are good... For me, personally, I make homemade bone broth. I freeze it and then use it in cooking. Great source of calcium and lots of other stuff.
For fat (because I lost WAY too much weight after going off dairy) I take a cod liver oil supplement (also contains A&D) and eat lots of avocado, nuts, and eggs. Of these, avocado is the only one your son can have now... but since he is still getting formula, you don't need to worry about fat so much.
I would also second the caution about soy. I limit my intake and i severely limit my sons intake. Its just not worth the chance.
Oh, yes and protein... It's so common i didn't think to mention it. We eat lots of legumes... red meat, definatly... fish is great... really anything.
I would second the discontinuance of the rice cereal and also tell you to stop with the jarred food as well and start giving him fresh.
He is only 9 months.. so you have a bit of time before thinking about what to do instead of formula. Is relactation an option? It would be rather hard at 9 months, but with some dedication, you may be able to produce enough milk to supplement his diet by a year.
That would be VERY beneficial as far as fat, calcium and lots of other nutrients go.
Other than that... the main nutrients we get from milk are Vit A, Vit D, Calcium and fat.
Vitamins A&D are easy. Many veggies are great sources of A (carrots being a biggie!) and Vit D is readily produced with a little exposure to the sun (about 15 min/day).
Calcium is a bit trickier... Leafy greens are good... For me, personally, I make homemade bone broth. I freeze it and then use it in cooking. Great source of calcium and lots of other stuff.
For fat (because I lost WAY too much weight after going off dairy) I take a cod liver oil supplement (also contains A&D) and eat lots of avocado, nuts, and eggs. Of these, avocado is the only one your son can have now... but since he is still getting formula, you don't need to worry about fat so much.
I would also second the caution about soy. I limit my intake and i severely limit my sons intake. Its just not worth the chance.
Oh, yes and protein... It's so common i didn't think to mention it. We eat lots of legumes... red meat, definatly... fish is great... really anything.
What is the best dairy free diet for a growing child?
Q. My son currently only drinks non-dairy formula. He is at step 2 for solids. I've mainly been giving him rice cereal, fruits, veggies, oatmeal and then formula. I've been told that babies need whole milk not only for calcium but because the fat in it helps with motor skills or something like that. We are also trying to stay as fresh and raw as possible as well. What would a daily diet look like for him? How does the food pyramid look for our lifestyle? Thanks!
A. You may find useful info here:
www.vegetarianbaby.com
In any case you might want to consult a good pediatrician.
Also realize that in China, other Asian countries, and other places around the world they consume little dairy and it's been that way for a long time. So it's perfectly normal to not need dairy from cows or other non-human animals. Being "lactose tolerant" largely came from the Northern European region of the world. So no surprise if the information you get is from that cultural bent they will say to drink milk.
www.vegetarianbaby.com
In any case you might want to consult a good pediatrician.
Also realize that in China, other Asian countries, and other places around the world they consume little dairy and it's been that way for a long time. So it's perfectly normal to not need dairy from cows or other non-human animals. Being "lactose tolerant" largely came from the Northern European region of the world. So no surprise if the information you get is from that cultural bent they will say to drink milk.
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