She doesn't like mushy foods: apple sauce, soup, pudding, things of that sort. What are some things I can make for her that will give her the nutrients she needs? Should I buy her new vitamins? celery and peanut butter
boiled eggs, poached eggs
protein shakes and drinks
fish
my mom has a hard time digesting meat so these are the things she eats instead!!! she eats a lot of different kinds of fish and seafood!! and the protein shakes!! they make a lot of yummy protein drinks these days! tofu!!! thats a big one tofu and beans will give her protein, as well as cheese, if she likes it. definitely get her some vitamins and supplements, especially iron and calcium! go to the PETA website.
(People Eating Tasty Animals) lol just kidding! Tofu and beans are a great source of protein. try salad , veggie burgers are a hit too http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2007nl/a...
This is a great site to help those becoming "Veggie'. tofu sounds gross and if not cooked right it can be, but it can make egss or anything. just get a good recipe. also henry's, sprout's, whole foods, or windmill farms all have vegetarian meats, from chicken to beef, almost vereything just look around and she will be more happy than ever. Don't listen to the idiots trying to tell you that it's not healthy. I've been vegetarian my entire life and I'm very healthy. I'm the only one of my friends who has never had weight or body image issues. Most of the people in my church and veggie and raising their kids veggie and are all healthy, active people.
That being said, there is a whole world of good vegetarian food. You probably want to buy organic cheeses because they're rennet free and just all around better for you (no horomones and such, just wholesome vitamins and protein). A couple of companies that make vegetarian convenience foods are Annie's Homegrown and Amy's Organic, both are available in wal mart and most grocery stores. There really isn't much different in a vegetarian diet, just don't eat meat basically. You can make anything vegetarian, even without meat substitutes. My personal fav is tacos made with rice instead of meat and lots of bell peppers, lettuce and cheese if you like. I think it's great that you're supporting your daughter in her choice instead of trying to force meat down her throat like most parents do. You might try it too, it's a very healthy lifestyle and will greatly reduce risks of heart disease.
And about the vitamins, you'll probably want to get her a vegetarian formula vitamin. Regular multivitamins are made for the typical american diet, so she'll be overloaded on vitamins like A and C and not get enough of B12 from them. Depending on how old she is is the determination on whether she needs the vitamins. But she probably won't need them.
Morningstar has a great line of vegetarian foods they sell them practically everywhere.
Publix also has a good veg. line; most of the stuff for both will be in the frozen food section.
Make sure she knows what she's getting into before you let her do it. My mom made me write a report on the reasons why I wanted to be vegetarian. After that she was convinced that it was something I really wanted to do so she didn't have a problem. (That was when I was 7 and I'm almost 25 now so it's a pretty long commitment if she's gonna do it.)
Best of luck. boca burgers and veggie burgers
also morning star chicken nuggets
lots of delish things!
also veggies soups
anything! dried mushrooms and tofus instead of meat Beans, panir, seitan. They all have body and are high in protein.
Panir is a cheese that doesn't melt when fried or heated. It is delicate tasting and full of protein. You can find a recipe on line, it is quite simple to make and takes on the flavor of what ever you are making, like chicken does.
Seitan is made from wheat gluten and you can also make it quite easily. It has a more meaty flavor.
Any grain and dairy together makes a good protein.
Rice and beans are a good protein when served together at the same meal.
Make lasagna; only use corn shells, salsa, cooked beans, cheese.
Check out the Moosewood Cookbook for nice veggie dishes. The stuff in it is not strange and I never found a recipe in it that I didn't like. Lots of veggie cookbooks are weird but Moosewood is an old standard from the late 60's. Tofu is a good substitute for meat. Just use plenty of seasonings. And spinach is awesome too! You can give her tofu, veggie mince, veggie chunks and give her alot of fruits. And fruit juices. soy chunk can be cooked just like you would meat and it taste good too. and she would definately need vitamin b12. first of all vegetarian dont eat meat sorry for that and here is the list of proteins:-
Proteins: Body's protein needs can be provided by either animal or plant sources. Mixed protein diet obtained from various plant sources is better than animal protein and is recommended in diabetes, renal diseases and liver diseases. Mixed protein diet from different plant sources has been the pattern of diet in India for all vegetarians.
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are mainly found in plant foods; like cereals, grains, fresh and dry fruits, legumes, vegetable, greens, nuts etc. plant carbohydrates include' large amounts of starches, sugar and fibers which are important for gut functions. The body is better suited to a high carbohydrate diet than a low carbohydrate diet. In fact 55% of the food intake should be carbohydrate. All animal products do not contain carbohydrate which is essential for body.
Fat: Plant fats differ from animal fats in two different ways 1) they are cholesterol free 2) they generally contain more polyunsaturated fat and less saturated fats. Plant fats usually have higher polyunsaturated fat value than animal fats.
A diet which is low in cholesterol and which contains fat of a high PIS value is associated with a lower incident of coronary health disease.
Vitamins and Minerals: plant foods are rich in many vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is obtained by exposure of skin to sun light and this is not a problem in India.
Calcium: The vegetarians can meet their needs for calcium from dairy products. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Dark green vegetables are good sources of Riboflavin as are legumes and whole grain cereal.
Iron: The problem of iron deficiency is relatively common but vitamin C significantly enhances absorption of iron hence it is advisable for vegetarians to include with each meal a food high in vitamin C which as lime, citrus fruits or juices.
Zinc: Zinc is found in large number of plant foods.
Fiber: Fiber is found only in vegetarian food like whole grain cereals, legumes, greens, fruits, vegetable etc.
Thus in vegetarian foods all requirement of nutrition for body growth and maintenance is fulfilled. One can have a complete and balanced diet provided we take enough food which is as close to nature as possible in maintaining sturdy and disease free body. It is equally helpful in curing many diseases.
ADVANTAGES OF VEGETARIAN DIET:
More & more evidence is surfacing that directly links a prolonged non- vegetarian diet to diseases as cancers, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma just to name a few.
1. LOGEVITY: Vegetarian can expect to live 4-10 years longer then the non-vegetarians.
" Source: Seventh day Adventists study
2. LESS HEART DISEASE: Because of low fat, saturated fat and cholesterol content of the vegetarian diet the risk of heart disease is lowered. High blood cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease.
3. LESS CANCER: Up to 40% of all cancers are diet related. Cancer death rates have been associated with obesity and high fat / low fiber diet. Vitamin A & C are thought to be protective against colon cancer. Low fat diets protect against prostrate and breast cancer. Indoles, lignans, isoflavones, protease inhibitors which are present in plant foods and shown to be potent anti carcinogens.
4. LESS BOWEL DISEASE: Diverticular disease and appendicitis occur more frequently with low fiber intake as in meat diet.
5. LEES OBESITY & LESS INCIDENCE OF DIABETES: It is easier to plan a low fat diet for a vegetarian then for a meat eater. The fiber in plant food dilutes the energy & provides a satisfying meal without all the calories. Diabetes over the age of 40 seems to be related to obesity. let her do the reserch a tell you what she would like maybe she could do her own meals
korkie A great vegetarian dish in my opinion would be hummus. It is really easy to make and is delicious.
Ingredients:
1 can Chickpeas
3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
5 Tbsp Sesame Paste
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Cumin Powder (optional)
1 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
Directions:
1) Mash the chickpeas
2) Mix with the lemon juice, sesame paste, and salt
3) Top off with the EVOO, pepper, and cumin
Viola! YOU CAN START WITH SOY MEAT<IS NOT MEAT>!
GRILLED TOFU AND VEG'S
YOU CAN MAKE TOFU CHEESE CAKE<WITH NO CHEECE>!!
STIR FRIED VEG WITH RISE OR NOODLES
VEG BURGERS I PERSONALLY LOVE THEM <THEIR HAVING 9 VEG>. YOU CAN MAKE SOME STUFFED TOMATOES AND PEPPERS WITH RISE IN THE OVEN AND ADD SOME POTATOES. Salads! Leafy greens get 30-50% of their calories from protein. Not to mention they are high in calcium and iron. Let her choose the dressing and add things like nuts, raisins, chickpeas and feta cheese for calorie density and whole grain croutons for appeal. I try to give my kids one salad a day as either lunch or dinner.
They love burritos--also quick and easy: wrap black beans, cheese, and salsa in a whole wheat tortilla and bake for 15 min or so.
Indian spiced chickpea salad is also a favorite. Use canned chickpeas and shredded cabbage(red is very pretty) for the salad. Dressing: 1/4 c. olive oil, 1/4 c. apple cider or balsamic vinegar, 1 T. minced onion, 1 T. grated ginger, 1 t. garam masala, 1 t. salt. Note: measurements are approximate.
Baked potatoes and steamed broccoli. Simple yet satisfying.
Use brown rice pasta(Tinkyada) or whole wheat instead of semolina.
Try to get her to eat plain organic yogurt with fresh fruit and/or honey.
Let her snack on nuts(almonds are the best) and fresh or dried fruit.
Avocadoes are an excellent source of healthy fats, protein and are calorie dense. Best with fresh lime juice of course.
Veggie kids don't have much room for "empty calories" so try to make every meal and snack nutrient rich.
The only supplement we ever use is Emergen-C fizzing drink packets.
Raw foods are a very important part of the veggie diet so the less you cook the better!
Avoid the highly processed(and expensive) fake meat as much as possible but you know--moderation. Sometimes they help you get over meat cravings. Tofu is great if you know how to prepare it. You can grill it, bake it, fry it...anything really, but the key is marinating it. It is great marinated in soy sauce and miso (or just soy sauce is good, too). Add some fried sesame seeds (a tad bit of oil to fry them in). You can add green onions, if you like. You can eat it plain like that or over rice.
Grains and seeds are amazing sources of protein. And they are so easy to add to a dish.
There are soy and veggie burgers that you can buy in most grocery stores. You have to test these out. I personally like the Boca brand. The have a good flavor and a good texture (and they have a lot of protein).
If you go into your local health food store (most communities have at least one), they should be able to direct you towards foods that are good meat alternatives. FDA's Soy Experts Speak Out Against Soy
"there is abundant evidence that some of the isoflavones found in soy, including genistein and equol, a metabolize of daidzen, demonstrate toxicity in estrogen sensitive tissues and in the thyroid. This is true for a number of species, including humans. as a vegitarian myself, i think that the following::::: salad, fruit salad, veggie plate, stuffed peppers,and so on. Pat your self on the back for raising a pansy.
Pack your bags and move back to the family..
Do nothing more than you do for your self.
Do not loose your self dignity to a fool.....even a daughter..
Let her get a stupid job and buy what SHE likes. Let her cook her special diet ON her OWN utensils
otherwise pay her fair share!!!!
Whoosy people
tough LOVE
GET real. You need to get an extensive book that truly explains alternatives & supplements. My naturopathic doc recently told me his vegetarian patients are the least healthy w/ the weakest immune systems - we need that protein badly.
Read up & get her involved making her own shopping lists. If she's too young to do that....well my DD wouldn't be veg until she hit 18 & was out of my house.
Also - people are mentioning tofu, whic h is great. BUT soy can cause digestive probs in certain people & ...... it's mushy. ;) | 