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Hello Kraft Community, we are very excited to share some great news with you. As loyal Kraft Community members we have heard your desire to do more fun things in the community and we are happy to announce in January 2010 we will be making some changes so you can connect and share food ideas in more ways than ever!
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 10:41 PM
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There is one vitamin that I know is true to it's name....It's called Juice+Plus...it's actual fruits and veggies in a capsule...no drying out, not a thing added. They're fantastic! Go to http://www.epjuiceplus.com/. Honestly, the research done on these things speaks for itself. It is true about multi-vitamins in the store. My pediatrician studied them and told me hiimself. He said the only one that has what it says it has is Centrum. Do your research, and know where you're getting your info from. Overall, real food is ultimately the best!
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 10:18 PM
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And there are people that don't vaccinate their children because they don't believe it is necessary and those that are terrified of "chem trails" that jets are spraying to experiment on citizens...
I think the BEST way to get nutrition into anyone is through food. Sometimes that doesn't work. If you check with your pediatrician because you are concerned about your child getting enough nutrition you will likely be told an age appropriate multivitamin can help - particularly if the person (child or adult) is avoiding any food group. A little of the vitamin being absorbed is better than none.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 10:12 PM
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I agree with the belief that the Mom and Dad decide what is best for the children, and learning to obey with a smile is not far-fetched. They will learn to appreciate the food they are given, especially when they understand there is not a choice. It's rather the opposite. The less they get to choose, the more thankful they are. Not the other way around. The more you give them choices, when they are young, the more chance they have to be "picky"... On the other hand, you can engage them in activities to be positive, and pro-active, to where they will WANT to obey...that it's not a constant struggle. I have learned that this type of training prevents lots of future problems
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 5:51 PM
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> As for multi vitamins, they arent worthless. They
> are very helpful specifically to someone who is not
> getting enough vitamins through the diet. We cant
> believe everything we hear on the TV stations.
They are worthless. It's not "TV stations" that say it, it's scientific study after study after study (including two more released today) that show multivitamins do little to nothing. Vitamins from a diet full of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, on the other hand, make a world of difference.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 5:25 PM
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I don't subscribe to this idea that "my child is too picky" when it comes to eating. I believe it is the parent(s) who is being too lenient and allowing the child to make a decision that he or she is not old enough to make, which is what they will and will not eat. Your child is not going to starve herself. If you offer a certain meal and let her know that this is it and there are no other choices, she will fight at first or be stubborn but after awhile, she will realize that if she doesn't eat what Mommy puts on the table, she isn't going to be offered anything else and she will start eating, even the very things she snubbed beforehand. Of course everyone has things they truly do not care for (creamed corn is mine) but that aside, once she realizes it's "this or nothing until the next mealtime", watch how fast she changes her picky attitude. But you must be strong and consistent for this to work.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 4:38 PM
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Thank you for welcoming me, Eemma
I agree that it is a great opportunity for fellowship with your children. Cooking on my own at around the age of 8, I can attribute to that from my momma letting us cook with her. Adding the explanations of what this ingredient does and that one, etc, adds to their knowledge in becoming greater cooks than us one day. Learning math as you cook is great, as you mentioned! I am privelaged to homeschool my children, and lessons come from everywhere, whether we are sitting at our "School Table," or standing at the stove! Learning can be fun. Loving to learn spreads to each corner of a child's life, when it is with those you love. Cooking is and can be a great, and messy-with-a-purpose addition to anyone's life!
Happy Cooking!
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 3:26 PM
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Welcome to the Message Boards, thefrenchs6.
I think you have some excellent suggestions. I have also had luck by letting kids help me cook. I don't understand people that don't allow their children in the kitchen when they cook. It is a perfect opportunity to teach children about food, nutrition as well as math as they get older!
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 3:14 PM
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When my now 2 year old boy was starting solids, he spit up a LOT! I mean, a lot. So I had to be slow in introducing things, avoid acidic fruits and veggies, etc...pretty much be picky for him. He only ate whole-grain bread cubes and crackers and cereal for the longest time! So when he was able to eat dinner with us, he didn't want ANYTHING! My oldest (we have 3 here, 1 in Heaven) is almost 6 and eats like me....tries new stuff, loves lots of different things. So even though this was my fault, I still believe children can learn to try new foods and learn to be gracious and grateful at the table. That is our main objective...being grateful for the food we are given. And, what is for dinner, IS IT! Yet, my boy was having a hard time. You want to know what cured him? I'm not kidding, it worked! I let him make dinner with me every night. ESPECIALLY when I'm making something I know he might oppose. One day, he said "Up, please", so I put him up on the counter, gave him a spatula when appropriate and let him cook with me. I let him pour water in the pan and put the spices in our food as I told him what we were doing, even though he doesn't understand. He watches as I teach him "That's HOT". He smelled all of the food cooking and finally, he asked "Taste?" It was taco meat, and I was shocked! I cooled a piece and gave it to him. "Good?" I asked, waiting for him to spit it out... "MmHm" and a nod, approving of our creation. We have made spaghetti, taco's, chinese food, and a whole bunch of different things that he loves when we cook together, which is almost every night, alongside my daughter as well! My advice? Sit her on the counter, and cook away! Tell her what milk does when you add it to broth, tell her how long it takes for the eggs to boil and why, taste the food in front of her, and say "MMM!" The blessing is 2-fold...they will eat what they make, and you get special time with your child. That is how I get my children to eat 
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 2:04 PM
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My daughter is probably the strangest picky eater I've ever seen--what kid do you know that won't eat ketchup or drink chocolate milk? Funny thing is, she loves sushi!! I've had to find ways to get nutrition in her, because aside from sushi, there are maybe five things she'll eat. Try "super" foods--among them are pumpkin, avocado, and banana. Pumpkin/banana cake with a little glaze usually gets at least a little eaten, and if you make it with honey instead of white sugar, and include spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg (these are "super" spices), it is pretty good. Also--and stay with me here--you can make an awesome chocolate pudding from, get this...avocados. The avocado blends into the chocolate and becomes a light banana flavor. Here is a link to one recipe http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Bali_Yummy. There are lots more versions, some without any cooking involved. Also, my daughter drinks the kid-fortified soy milk, which has lots of vitamins and protein. Mashing about 1/3 to 2/3 cauliflower and potatoes disguises the cauliflower really well. I have two older kids who ate everything, never had to do any of this. I always believed in the "they'll eat when they're hungry enough" philosophy, but I am pretty sure this one would starve to death before eating something she didn't like. Just ask your daughter what she wants, temper her requests with your good judgment, hide some stuff in there, insist she at least try new foods, give her vitamins, and wait it out. Oh, and make sure she's getting enough fiber and water--picky eaters often have constipation issues. Good luck
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 10:32 AM
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why not ask her what she likes for dinner? then work around that...it could just be a stage she is going through. and get a multivitamin into her. it wouldnt hurt...
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 10:05 AM
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I am the same way. I am not a Kitchen slave. But they do get one option. If they do not want to eat what I have made they may have cereal. Breakfast is always a choice for them, Lunch is usually the easy foods, Mac n cheese, hot dogs, pbj, but dinner is the big stuff. Always, Meat, veggies, fruit and Dairy. I can usually always get them to eat their veggies if I mix it with mash potatoes. Fruit is big. They love it. and if the veggies are alone they only eat them raw. I can't figure out why but I won't argue. Milk is ALWAYS served with dinner. I request that they try everything but I don't force them. I usually pretent the food is something strange. Like broccoli is trees and we dip them in snow. Or noodles are hair and so on. I have 3 boys. The grosser the better. They get one snack about 3pm and then nothing after that. That ensures they are hungry for dinner. We do not usually do a dessert and if we do it is usually fruit. They do get a bedtime snack if they have finished thier dinners. Apples with peanut butter. They love that. If they do not finish dinner, if they are still hungry, their dinner plate is waiting for them.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 7, 2008 10:15 PM
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> My son is the same way and often eats an apple for
> dinner! He is 2 1/2. I have come to the conclusion,
> through discussions with other moms and my ped, that
> I should be happy he eats apples! What I mean is
> some picky kids will only eat junk food. Luckily,
> Ethan eats fruits and veggies....SO let them eat what
> they will, but ALWAYS offer what the rest of the fam
> is eating....sometimes they will take it. Good Luck!
> Oh, multi vitamins might be a good idea too.
My son loves apples, bananas, honey on wheat bread, my smoothies (that I make with frozen fruit and apple juice only), pretzels, green beans, and corn. I have to remind myself to remember all of these great things he likes to graze on throughout the day. That way when he refuses certain foods at dinner, instead of getting frustrated, I know that his "snack food" is stuff that's really good for him. And if he barely eats at dinner, I know he will when he's hungry.
I honestly think that is a big problem - HOW we eat. Many people train their kids to finish everything on their plates instead of letting them stop when they're full and then they grow up overeating, because they are in the habit of eating when they are no longer hungry.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 7, 2008 4:29 PM
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What does she like. Is it the fact she is a picky eater or is she a grazer? Does she eat throughout the day. Find things she likes and offer them throughout the day. We get so caught up with "meal time" that we lose sight of whether our kids are actually get the enough nutrition and calories. Does she drink too much and then isnt hungry?
As for multi vitamins, they arent worthless. They are very helpful specifically to someone who is not getting enough vitamins through the diet. We cant believe everything we hear on the TV stations.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 7, 2008 10:30 AM
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My son is the same way and often eats an apple for dinner! He is 2 1/2. I have come to the conclusion, through discussions with other moms and my ped, that I should be happy he eats apples! What I mean is some picky kids will only eat junk food. Luckily, Ethan eats fruits and veggies....SO let them eat what they will, but ALWAYS offer what the rest of the fam is eating....sometimes they will take it. Good Luck! Oh, multi vitamins might be a good idea too.
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