Starfrog's Not Gonna Croak Just Yet

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On Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 03:19 AM,

wrote:

 

> Message: 16

> Thu, 29 May 2003 01:50:32 -0000

> " starfrog1969 " <starfrog1969

> Picky, picky vegetarians....

>

> Hello Feral Vegetarians,

>

> Maybe this will be a good place for help with my problem. I myself

> am not completely vegetarian. However, in deference to my 11 year

> old, who is vehemently vegetarian, our family is pursuing the veggie

> lifestyle. My other son is not thrilled that we are veggie, but not

> terribly distressed as long as I run him through a fast food place

> every couple of weeks...

 

Ew.

 

>

> The problem is this- My two boys... One eats veggies, not fruits.

> One eats fruits, not veggies... Neither eat nut butters, hummus or

> anything of that ilk. They will eat refried beans (of course, with

> all that fat in it...SIGH)

 

They make excellent fat free refried beans.

 

> , but are not fond of other types of

> beans. They will eat tofu 'cause I throw every sauce possible at it

> and basically said to my 11 year old " This or chicken, you pick. " I

> try different type of grains and things for variety, but find mostly

> we eat the hideously expensive veggie dogs or chik patties in the

> freezer section. I live in a very small town and these things are

> just unbelievable. I end up spending like $10.00 a night just for

> family approved protein source.

 

Yeow.

 

>

> What do you think? Should I just make them eat stuff they hate?

 

Why bend over backwards to accomodate tastes that will change as their

palate changes anyway? Serve what you serve and let them adjust.

 

> The

> guys will go on days long hunger strikes to avoid something they

> hate,

 

Their choice, and not at all harmful. Remember you Dr. Spock: Kids will

eat what and when they want, and will be fine.

 

> and my personal favorite is (QUICK LOOK AWAY IF YOU HAVE A WEAK

> STOMACH) they can both throw something up if they hate it enough.

 

Exactly.

 

> (OK it happened once, but that convinced ME!!!! Never made them eat

> sprouted peas again!)

 

This would not have convinced my mother of much beyond the fact that the

kids were incredibly stubborn and willing themselves to puke. lol

>

> I am going crazy.

 

Relax and enjoy the trip, we're all on that same train I think.

 

> I can live on yogurt with flax meal, granola and

> some stir fried tofu with soba and veggies every day.

 

Oh hell, get a good Veggie cookbook or consult Feral's magnificent

database at this club for an array of recipes.

 

> But I am

> trying to provide a balanced diet for these guys, with enough protein

> since I worry about protein deficencies. (Unlikely I know, but I

> still worry.)

 

You should stop worrying about that. Name a food without protein in it.

Also, do you realize how little we need per day?

>

> BTW- does ice cream count as a protein source, 'cause if so, we're in

> like flint!

 

Sure does.

>

> SO- any recipes, suggestions, ????

 

Again, consult the files here, they are incredible, and consider picking

up a good cookbook or so, Linda McCartney's being ones we use all the time.

 

>

> Peace all.

>

> Starfrog

" You must find out whether the mountains, rivers, grass

and forests exist in your own mind or exist outside it. "

--Zen Master Daikaku

 

" Is that concrete all around or is it in my head? "

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