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Date: | Tue, 9 Jun 1998 12:22:55 -0400 |
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> All,
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> I've seen lots of discussion about missing calcium in a no-milk diet,
>but what about missing fat? Small children (those under 3) > need LOTS
>of fat in their diets - 35 to 56 grams per day! Without dairy (or
>nuts), I'm finding this difficult.
> Does anyone else have any 'healthy high-fat' (don't laugh) ideas?
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If your son can eat soy, try soy-nut-butter. If you are used to peanut
butter you probably won't like it, by my nearly-two-year-old loves it.
Spread thin on crackers to avoid a choking hazard. Similarly sunflower
seed butter or tahini (sesame seed butter) if he can have those.
Avocados. Another well-loved treat in our family, fairly high in fat.
Give him high-fat dips for his fruits and veggies. (Salad dressing, etc).
Saute some of his veggies in olive oil. Dress his pasta with a little
oil and garlic.
Oatmeal cookies -- some health benefits in addition to the needed fat.
Finally don't be afraid to let him have the french fries from time to
time. They really are good for him ;-) If you want, make fried sweet
potato slices/fries at home. Yummy and very good for him! This reminds
me that we haven't had sweet potatoes in ages...
Good luck!!
--Robyn
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