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what is the best way to get my toddler to eat higher protein foods?
Our 3 year old son has been crashing frequently and we believe it has to do with his diet. We try feeding him healthy foods, controlling sugar and processed food intake, he is extremely picky and doesn’t always recognize when he needs to eat (verge of a blood sugar low?). This frequently leads to horrible tantrums. We are looking for creative snack ideas as well as meals to offer more protein (he is currently on a chicken, fish and meat strike with the exception of dino nuggets, hot dogs, and cheese burgers).
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#2 written by mr.phattphatt 2 years ago
3yo’s will ‘crash’ where ever they run out of gas, and the tantrums are normal; not diet related.. Their gas is sugar and they run well as anything on junk and they require more salt / pound than you do.- A no salt/ no added sugar diet is ok if you are a fat 50 yr old with hypertension. the reason he is craving wieners is they are mostly chicken (just be sure the buns are whole grain)-concentrated protein- salt, fiberous cerals, and fat– everything a growing energetic boy needs. Add a quart of ice cream a day and you have him set for life. The hard part is getting them to like veggies and fruit in a balanced high fiber diet, not restricting them to some lunatic adult diet. Just have the good stuff arround often enough that he knows what it is when he gets old enough ..
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#4 written by rowanwagner 2 years ago
you might try mixing – veg proteins – beans ans rice/corn and rice mixing in ground hamburger and cheese – or chicken with some cheese- make finger-foods – carrot sticks, (high in sugar, carotene and vitamin A) – you might want to see if he has or is at high risk – type 1 diabetes – he will need to see his pediatrician
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#5 written by TR 2 years ago
try being sneeky sometimes it is hard to get toddler to eat what’s best for them. make their favorite cookie in an alternative way: Tofu Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
Serves: 20 (2 cookies each)Look no further for cakey, decadent chocolate chip cookies, perfect for backyard gatherings, trips to the beach, or any weekday afternoon. The natural protein and moisture in tofu allows us to get rid of eggs – and their cholesterol. While these cookies use margarine, you can substitute butter for a somewhat richer but also lighter cookie.
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine, cut into chunks
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6.15 ounces silken firm Mori-Nu® Tofu(i. e., half a 12.3 ounce package), cut into chunks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chipsInstructions:
1. Position the rack in the middle of the oven; preheat the oven to 375°F. Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.2. Place the margarine chunks and both kinds of sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy and light, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then beat in the tofu and vanilla until smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Remove the beaters, scrape any excess batter back into the dough, and stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon, just until moistened. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop the batter by 1 tablespoon increments onto a large baking sheet, spacing the mounds about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake for 7 minutes, then flatten the puffed cookies with the back of a wooden spoon or a metal spatula, just until they crack slightly at the sides. Continue baking until the cookies are browned at the edges and firm to the touch, about 7 more minutes. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling. Cool the baking sheet at room temperature for 5 minutes before making another batch, or use a second sheet that hasn’t been in the oven. To store, cool the cookies completely, about 2 hours, then seal in plastic bags or a lidded container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
just try makeing some of their favorites a little healthier, be creative!
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Put his meals in front of him. If he doesn’t eat fine. Then he goes to bed hungry, doesn’t get ANY snacks. Usually after they miss one meal they tend to eat what is put in front of them at meal and snack time even if they “don’t like it”