Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Rhonda, I know this may be difficult with a three-year old but it might be worth a try if you haven't already.... Last year when I was in Phoenix and Chelsey was 8, she ate only chicken dogs, burgers, deli turkey, bean burritos and french fries. I prepared a plate of pears and blueberries one day (just a few pieces and a few berries) and told her she had to eat those to get the burger and french fries that I had just prepared and was sitting on the table. She tried to call my bluff, but I made it into a challenge/game and held my ground I was prepared to have her be hungry but prayed she'd play the game. She did (after 30 minutes of stalling). I slowly increased the amounts and then slowly added other foods in very small amounts at first: carrots, raw peas (she opens the pods as part of the game), avocado and tomatoes (all doused with Newman's Own Oil and Vinegar dressing. Now a year later we've added papaya, cucumbers, lettuce and other goodies. Amazingly, she now wolfs down blueberries and pears, loves the peas and avocado and tolerates the tomatoes and other stuff. The favorite foods haven't changed. It just took time... Jack Rhonda wrote: While we're on the subject of food issues, I bless the day I got 's food sensitivities tests back, as he was reacting to something in almost every food I was feeding him, especially almost all spices including garlic. He's been doing wonderfully ever since. However, with gfcfsf sugar free, and no corn, beef, etc. etc., I'm having a tough time finding enough foods left to make a good rotation. I'm really worried he's going to start reacting to some of his current foods if I don't figure out some more things to feed him. 's a 3yo, and chomping down on salads and fresh veggies is not happening. Does anyone have any rotation menus or recipes that they've developed they could share? The other websites like ANDI and pecanbread don't emphasize sugar free, rotations, and sensitivities the way we need to. Any other websites or book suggestions would be helpful also. Thanks, Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Hi Jack... a question please... I noticed you mentioned Newman's Own Oil and Vinegar. I don't think Chelsey is on the restricted diet anymore if I am remembering right but just wondered if this dressing is one that is safe for kiddos who are. I have never checked it that I can recall-most have too many additives that we can't have. I am guessing it is not OK for us since we are GF/CF and also soy, corn sugar and all the other frees we can come up with. I've been searching for a commercial dressing that I can use a little bit with Slater but to no avail. I know I can make one but just haven't gotten around to that yet. Thanks for any info. in AL > Rhonda, > > (all doused with Newman's Own Oil and Vinegar dressing. Now a year later we've added papaya, cucumbers, lettuce and other goodies. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I'm probably in line for the title of 'world's most pickiest eater', I don't eat salad dressings at all -- But squeezed lemon or lime juice on a salad is excellent. You can cut the tart with a little oil if you like.... Sharon > > Rhonda, > > > > (all doused with Newman's Own Oil and Vinegar dressing. Now a > year later we've added papaya, cucumbers, lettuce and other goodies. > > > > > > > Many frequently asked questions and answers can be found at <http://forums.autism-rxguidebook.com> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Ronda, I wanted to add a vote for trying Jack's idea below, and I think the younger the better! One thing I used to do at every meal was to simply put out a salad, or cut up veggies (or fruit at breakfast) as a " first course " . The other food didn't come out until some veggies were in. Another thing I did was to give appealing names to things where he might respond negatively to their name. For bell " pepper " I called it " dry rock. " Okay, it was the first thing that came into my head, and all these years later the name doesn't sound so appealing - but it worked...we did it for a number of foods, but I only remember that first one! --Ann Re: Food Rotation Rhonda, I know this may be difficult with a three-year old but it might be worth a try if you haven't already.... Last year when I was in Phoenix and Chelsey was 8, she ate only chicken dogs, burgers, deli turkey, bean burritos and french fries. I prepared a plate of pears and blueberries one day (just a few pieces and a few berries) and told her she had to eat those to get the burger and french fries that I had just prepared and was sitting on the table. She tried to call my bluff, but I made it into a challenge/game and held my ground I was prepared to have her be hungry but prayed she'd play the game. She did (after 30 minutes of stalling). I slowly increased the amounts and then slowly added other foods in very small amounts at first: carrots, raw peas (she opens the pods as part of the game), avocado and tomatoes (all doused with Newman's Own Oil and Vinegar dressing. Now a year later we've added papaya, cucumbers, lettuce and other goodies. Amazingly, she now wolfs down blueberries and pears, loves the peas and avocado and tolerates the tomatoes and other stuff. The favorite foods haven't changed. It just took time... Jack Rhonda wrote: While we're on the subject of food issues, I bless the day I got 's food sensitivities tests back, as he was reacting to something in almost every food I was feeding him, especially almost all spices including garlic. He's been doing wonderfully ever since. However, with gfcfsf sugar free, and no corn, beef, etc. etc., I'm having a tough time finding enough foods left to make a good rotation. I'm really worried he's going to start reacting to some of his current foods if I don't figure out some more things to feed him. 's a 3yo, and chomping down on salads and fresh veggies is not happening. Does anyone have any rotation menus or recipes that they've developed they could share? The other websites like ANDI and pecanbread don't emphasize sugar free, rotations, and sensitivities the way we need to. Any other websites or book suggestions would be helpful also. Thanks, Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Hey Ann.. we do the same thing.. the less desirable stuff is always first and gradually it becomes a well tolerated food. We have had to eliminate many veggies due to high sugar and do no fruit at all-and it is working great- so I live for the day that I can give Slater all those things again. I really do! He loves veggies- and fruit he doesn't even remember -but I can't wait until he can have it once more. All our stuff is cooked too for the most part...nothing raw due to the gut. I can't wait for that to change either! He has never had processed or " junk " food in his life because we were eating " healthy " before this started but now it is just harder since many of the " healthy " foods he doesn't need to have. One of these days though! I am living for that day when his gut will be as strong as Chelsey's and others who are a little bit older. Thanks for your ideas, > Ronda, > > I wanted to add a vote for trying Jack's idea below, and I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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