She will be 1 soon and doctors say we should switch her to whole milk. Well, we don't believe in cows milk or soy milk anymore. Supposedly they need the fat...what can I give her once she is off of formula?
2007-07-12 10:42:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
It makes me laugh that doctors want little ones to drink another animals milk...it just isnt natural. How about almond milk and foods that have good fat? Whole cows milk might be great fat for calves but not for humans.
2007-07-12 10:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by KathyS 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Wouldn't that still be young enough for formula? If not, try a toddler-style formula like pediasure. Or perhaps you could try rice milk, the vanilla flavor would be kid-friendly. I disagree with that doctor, I don't think anyone needs whole milk, that's just a recipe for weight problems down the road. Plus I've heard plain cow's milk can upset the stomach in children under 2; they change the formulas to make them closer to breast milk. Don't use soy either though, since that can cause an allergy in children that young.
2007-07-12 10:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
elementary, Soy is a huge foodstuff, Soy milk is one thank you to obtain it and replace Cow Milk. Cow milk is for calfs, would you drink rat milk? Cow milk is formulated to make a calf improve as a cow. i'm constructive you do not choose that. there are a number of milk substitutes. not in elementary terms soy. you should study the nutrients tips about a Cow milk carton and consider it to the Milk substitutes the place you purchase groceries. seem for a replace that includes Calcium (25 o 33%) and nutrition D. you will truly observe the version once you do the swap. i'm being a splash a hipocrite for the reason that I nevertheless use cow milk in my weight loss plan, I in basic terms have the desire to make a component. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that I easily have decreased its use and that i've got somewhat seen a marked progression in my sinus/hypersensitive reaction issues.
2016-10-21 01:10:27 · answer #3 · answered by teters 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you shoudl keep her breastfeeding a bit longer? Once she's a bit older nut butters are a good source of healthy fat, but most doctors don't recommend feeding kids nuts till they're older. I've read where people add some flax oil to rice milk. What about making her other foods high in fats? Like mashed avocado on bread or chopped up olives mixed into hummus? Good luck! You're starting your daughter out with a lot of healthy eating habits and her health will benefit for it. Good job!
2007-07-12 11:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
What's in the formula? Isn't it milk based?
Not all fat is the fat you think of. What babies need for proper growth is lipids. Which is a fatty acid. Not fat like in the fat you cut off a steak or the fat in milk which is milk protein. Lipids are fatty acids. Lipids are the component in your omega vitamins that do you good.
Here is an article on infant nutrition and lipids:
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/133/9/2962S
grain milks and almond milks seem to be good sources.
Get some books at the library.
2007-07-12 12:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's true. Mother's milk is high in saturated fat and high in lauric acid. Fortunately, unhydrogenated coconut oil is also very high in lauric acid and like mother's milk, is great for the immune system. Coconut milk (not the low fat kind) is perfect.
Also, raw organic cashews make a fabulous milk. Put two cups in a good blender, add cold water to just below the level of the cashews. Blend until creamy, then add more water to fill the carafe while blending. Add maple syrup to sweeten, if desired.
2007-07-12 14:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by get real 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dreena Burton, the author of "The Everyday Vegan" wrote a cookbook that also includes some good advice about what to feed a baby and when to introduce certain foods. http://www.amazon.com/Vive-Vegan-Delectable-Recipes-Everyday/dp/1551521695/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/103-6685462-8787002
Though I really believe you should find a nutritionist (with an open mind) to help you with this stuff.
I know introducing certain foods at certain stages in development can create sensitivities and allergies in children, so it's really important to get professional advice.
I'm curious; why do you not believe in soy milk?
2007-07-12 12:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by vegetable 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well this is all of a moral opinion to you, yes your doctor was right in saying that she needs the fat. Her brain is still developing and it feeds off of the fat. i would say if she was breast feeding then to keep that up, the formulas out there are no better than the cows milk or soy. just make sure that you are keeping her best interest in mind even if it does slightly go against your values, she needs the fat to delvelop the brain, and its not her fault you arn't breast feeding her.
oh and all formulas also contain cows milk or soy already depending on the one you are using.
2007-07-12 10:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by jessimaka 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Rice or almond milk is very healthy and tastes great. You can try this. I know my mom used to use rice milk right before she put us on solid foods, buy the way she's not vegetarian at all. I would say start with rice milk and then ease her into solids.
2007-07-12 16:02:58 · answer #9 · answered by al l 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is always Goat and Sheep's milk they are very rich and healthy and since the animals that produce them are raised for milk and grazing as well as shearing for their lovely wool it is a good earth friendly option. Good Luck!
2007-07-12 11:54:47 · answer #10 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋