Hi. I have a little one (almost 3) who is on a somewhat restricted diet and we're concerned he's not getting enough protein. We're a vegetarian family (that's non-negotiable...no meat sources) which is never a problem before. But, we've identified that he has a nut allergy which eliminates that protein source and he's highly sensitive to soy. He will eat homemade macaroni and cheese but not cheese slices and he doesn't care for eggs (blech!) or cow milk. That leaves beans and peas but there's just so much of that you can make a child eat on a daily basis. Other than making protein shakes (which seems overkill, plus it's better to EAT your food, not drink it), do you have any other suggestions for protein?
(Not to be rude but editorials about how we "must" eat meat are unwelcome and unhelpful.)
Thanks for your help in advance!
2007-05-15
16:10:48
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Idiot_Savante
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Vegetarian & Vegan