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Post by chiver78 on Jan 16, 2014 18:56:00 GMT -5
if you're okay with higher but healthy fats, I've been going to sugar snap peas to dip in 100-cal Wholly Guacamole snack pack tubs. to add fiber, there's a line of Wheat Thins that's hexagonal rather than square. there's a 5-grain and a veggie blend that I'm aware of, there may be more now. I found the 5-grain and didn't explore further those were my go-to with chunks of Cabot pepperjack cheese, but you were looking for nondairy. they do okay with the guac though, I can vouch for that!
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Jan 16, 2014 19:20:41 GMT -5
Post by Peace77 on Jan 16, 2014 19:20:41 GMT -5
Peanut butter with celery sticks or apple slices pepperoni slices with crackers hummous with pita bread or veggies such broccoli or carrots salad with chicken or lunch meat Nutella on whole wheat bread
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Jan 16, 2014 20:40:44 GMT -5
Post by Sharon on Jan 16, 2014 20:40:44 GMT -5
I know you wanted to limit dairy by my DD would lots of time make chicken quesadillas. She would put some chicken and some cheese on a whole wheat tortilla. Fold it in half and pop it in the microwave.
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Jan 16, 2014 20:48:30 GMT -5
Post by Peace Of Mind on Jan 16, 2014 20:48:30 GMT -5
Cobb salad. It has fresh tomatoes, avocado, bacon, hard boiled eggs, turkey... whatever you want him to have the most of in his diet and it's very healthy and filling.
I also agree that Quesadillas are another good one. You can do chicken and black beans with just a little cheese and then use salsa over it or he can dip it. <<drool>>
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Jan 16, 2014 20:56:05 GMT -5
Post by kittensaver on Jan 16, 2014 20:56:05 GMT -5
When I had kids in the house they used to love make-your-own mini pizzas. Toast 2 English muffin halves, spread with homemade or canned pizza sauce, sprinkle on cheese, add any other toppings that are available (in our house it was mostly leftover meats and veggies), and bake in the regular or toaster oven until hot. They also loved dips with veggies as others have suggested (guac, hummus, other kinds of bean dip, homemade ranch dressing - google it).
Does your son like smoothies? There's a world of good stuff (and good nutrition) there. Whole fruits and veggies pulverized into smoothies will give him a fair amount of fiber. So will nuts, flax seeds and/or chia seeds thrown in. Use dried dates to sweeten it (instead of sugar) if needed. If you want, you can also make a large "batch" of his favorite smoothie and freeze it in popsicle molds.
Homemade popcorn (stovetop or air-popper appliance, stay away from the microwaved stuff!) also has fiber. You can toss it with real butter or olive oil, and sprinkle with with cheese, spices, even the colorless/flavorless fiber powders that are available (the kind you can't see or taste when you stir it into a glass of water or juice).
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Jan 16, 2014 20:58:35 GMT -5
Post by busymom on Jan 16, 2014 20:58:35 GMT -5
Wrongside, I don't know if you enjoy baking. But, there are a lot of good muffin recipes that have fiber in them. Throw in blueberries, or another type of berry to give it some "sweetness", if he's got a sweet tooth.
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Jan 16, 2014 21:06:53 GMT -5
Post by saveinla on Jan 16, 2014 21:06:53 GMT -5
Burritos - add whatever you want - beans, rice, some kind of meat etc and freeze them, so he can take one or two and heat them up in the microwave. It's really filling if he adds salsa or guacamole as a side.
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Jan 16, 2014 21:07:12 GMT -5
Post by kittensaver on Jan 16, 2014 21:07:12 GMT -5
He hasn't really liked smoothies in the past, but he did like the last batch youngest ds made. It had almond milk, banana, frozen blueberries, sun-dried gogi berries, and a tbs of bee pollen. He really liked it, but it did not fill him up. I'm on the fence about adding protein powder. Throw in some raw cacao or cocoa powder, some dates for fiber and sweetening (Costco sells a tub of dates for fairly inexpensive) and some flax or chia seeds for fiber (or colorless/tasteless fiber powder).
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Post by chiver78 on Jan 16, 2014 21:07:28 GMT -5
what about adding chia seed? that's sometihng that won't impact taste, but will keep him full as long as the muffin should keep him full.
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Post by kittensaver on Jan 16, 2014 21:11:05 GMT -5
what about adding chia seed? that's sometihng that won't impact taste, but will keep him full as long as the muffin should keep him full. I've never had them before. Would I add them to the muffins whole, or ground them up? Whole when baking, ground in any dish where "mouthfeel" matters. You can even get them in white if you have picky eaters who are turned off by visual clues (the "traditional" ones are black).
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Jan 16, 2014 21:12:18 GMT -5
Post by kittensaver on Jan 16, 2014 21:12:18 GMT -5
Google chia seeds to read about their nutritional benefits.
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Jan 17, 2014 9:19:47 GMT -5
Post by chiver78 on Jan 17, 2014 9:19:47 GMT -5
thanks for answering that, kittensaver. just seeing the question now.
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Jan 17, 2014 9:50:21 GMT -5
Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on Jan 17, 2014 9:50:21 GMT -5
...beef jerky...
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jan 17, 2014 12:14:52 GMT -5
If you can sneak some Fage 2% fat plain yogurt into a smoothie it has 23 grams of protein in a cup. I think the 0% has 15 grm protein. I can't speak for other yogurts since finding Fage I have become brand specific and I don't like the flavored ones.
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Post by Apple on Jan 17, 2014 12:50:27 GMT -5
Does your son like smoothies? There's a world of good stuff (and good nutrition) there. Whole fruits and veggies pulverized into smoothies will give him a fair amount of fiber. So will nuts, flax seeds and/or chia seeds thrown in. Use dried dates to sweeten it (instead of sugar) if needed. If you want, you can also make a large "batch" of his favorite smoothie and freeze it in popsicle molds. I have already posted this link once today, but I seriously love these www.theyummylife.com/Oatmeal_SmoothiesThey do have yogurt, but just 1/4 cup. You can use anything for the milk--orange juice, non-dairy milks... They last in the fridge for a few days, and are pretty filling. You can also make homemade hamburger jerky. Not real cheap since you use a lean cut of meat, but taste really good.
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Jan 17, 2014 22:44:03 GMT -5
Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on Jan 17, 2014 22:44:03 GMT -5
...he may just be ahead of the curve in wanting man food... ...still, why not count calories for him and see what happens? ...then tell your pediatrician about concerns...
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jan 17, 2014 22:44:41 GMT -5
If you can sneak some Fage 2% fat plain yogurt into a smoothie it has 23 grams of protein in a cup. I think the 0% has 15 grm protein. I can't speak for other yogurts since finding Fage I have become brand specific and I don't like the flavored ones. Fage 2% with strawberries (I buy a huge bag of frozen from Costco ) and add slivered almonds or walnuts -,you could add homemade granola since he doesn't care for nuts. Apples and peanut butter There are some decent black bean brownie recipes out there. Or you can add applesauce in place of oil in muffins. Or add pumpkin purree to muffins or cupcakes. Veggies and hummus or tzaziki Sent from my Nexus 4 using proboards
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jan 17, 2014 22:45:58 GMT -5
I made ds fillet mignon for dinner (his request). I made his plate for him and went heavy on the meat. He cleared his plate and said he was full. An hour later he said he was hungry again. I cut him up a cantelope and he ate the whole damn thing. Then he said he still wasn't full. I poured him a tall glass of chocolate milk (the kind that comes in a glass bottle and is made with whole milk). After he drank it, he asked for a banana. He ended up eating two bananas. I'm starting to feel concerned. He's never been a big eater and now suddenly he's a bottomless pit. Does this sound unusual for a 9yo boy (almost 10)? Maybe he is about to hit a growth spurt? Sent from my Nexus 4 using proboards
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Post by Peace77 on Jan 17, 2014 22:47:53 GMT -5
Sounds as if he's going through a growth spurt.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jan 17, 2014 22:50:13 GMT -5
Also... almond milk. Unsweetened is really good! And they have chocolate too.
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Post by Apple on Jan 17, 2014 23:03:07 GMT -5
I agree with the growth spurt.
My son didn't eat a ton as a kid, but right before a growth spurt, he would be non-stop hungry. The steak was good, will help keep his iron up. Also, if you have a cast iron pan, definitely pull it out and do lots of cooking with it. Some kids get anemic when they have growth spurts. It's a good time for spinach too, if he'll eat it (I eat it like a salad or on a sandwich in place of lettuce).
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Post by naturallyfrugal on Jan 18, 2014 17:46:37 GMT -5
My son is a little younger, almost 8, and is doing the same thing - always asking for more to eat, which is unusual for him. I'm also hoping it's a growth spurt.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jan 18, 2014 18:04:17 GMT -5
I made ds fillet mignon for dinner (his request). I made his plate for him and went heavy on the meat. He cleared his plate and said he was full. An hour later he said he was hungry again. I cut him up a cantelope and he ate the whole damn thing. Then he said he still wasn't full. I poured him a tall glass of chocolate milk (the kind that comes in a glass bottle and is made with whole milk). After he drank it, he asked for a banana. He ended up eating two bananas. I'm starting to feel concerned. He's never been a big eater and now suddenly he's a bottomless pit. Does this sound unusual for a 9yo boy (almost 10)? As the only girl raised with 4 brothers I would also say a growth spurt is coming. And warning: It will get worse until about 16/17. Start saving and planning for the human disposal phenomenon coming your way. And watch your arms!
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Post by KaraBoo on Jan 19, 2014 14:36:41 GMT -5
Very common - I have 2 boys and 2 girls - they all do the same thing.
The other thing you need to plan for - and plan NOW! - clothes. When my son went through growth spurts like this - he'd out grow his pants in less than a month. They'd be fine for the waist, but suddenly 3 inches too short. Same with shirts and shoes.
He'd also be super clumsy during those times as he was trying to get used to his "new" body. Things he'd be able to do normally, would just be a mess - he'd be all thumbs or tripping over his feet.
One of the things I do with food - I have a certain drawer of things that they can eat at any time, no questions asked - same items as those listed above. My only cavet is not to eat too close to dinner because I'm not feeding them again an hour later - dinner is together as a family, not one at a time!
Sam's and Costco become your friend when you have soon to be teenagers in the house!!!
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Post by cronewitch on Jan 19, 2014 16:25:35 GMT -5
Meat loaf, meat loaf sandwiches, meat balls, meat ball sandwiches. Meat loaf can contain hidden veggies like zucchini and carrots and some eggs so be reasonably healthy. For a togo breakfast try these breakfast muffins.
Brown ground pork with chopped onion, drain fat. Place evenly in 12 muffin tins Beat a bunch of eggs with a little water or milk and some spices like pepper and salt Pour eggs over meat Bake until solid
This will make 12 meat muffins you can freeze in a zip top bag. Microwave one or two for breakfast.
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Post by ambellamy on Jan 23, 2014 15:40:22 GMT -5
I know you are avoiding dairy, but I use greek yogurt in smoothies because it has more protien then regular yogurt. I also will take a tub of it and mix in a packet of onion soup mix. Great for veggies, crackers, etc as a dip and the onion soup mix completely masks the taste of plain fat free greek yogurt. No tart taste at all.
I'd also recommend Whole wheat cold pasta salads and add chicken to them.
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Post by drivingaround on Jan 25, 2014 13:23:19 GMT -5
Once a month I make 12- 15 homemade burritos with whole wheat, high fiber tortillas and different fillings (eggs, peppers and cheese), (beans, cheese and salsa), (leftover meat plus peppers and mushrooms) and freeze them. Microwave frozen for 2 minutes.
Every Sunday I boil 1 dozen eggs, immediately peel them then keep for a week in the fridge soaked in cold water. Two eggs is a snack. I sprinkle with salt and pepper but DW drizzles hers with hot sauce.
Cooked chicken is a great snack. I use boneless and skinless tenderloins or thighs as I find the breast too dry for a snack. Once a week I grill up a whole package then will grab a piece and eat cold. I marinate in different flavors so not like eating plain, bland chicken. If I don't eat it all then use leftovers in chef salad or chicken salad. Leftover flank steak is delicious cold. After I grill one I'll slice it real thin then snack on during the week. YUM!
In addition to chickpea hummus there are recipes that use lentils. Also recipes that use peanut butter in chickpea hummus. I think the lentil one used peas and avocado too. I found recipes via Bing search.
Does your son like meatloaf? You could make mini meatloafs using muffin tins. I sneak lots of veggies, ground, dried oatmeal and sometimes pureed lentils in my meatloaf so I'm not eating straight hunk of meat.
If son likes ham, keep slice of ham in the fridge which can be grabbed and rolled up. Sometimes I roll mine around leftover grilled asparagus or dill pickle spears. I try to stay away from deli meat but will buy a spiral or boneless ham and snack of it plus I keep a container of cubed ham to toss into scrambles or on salads. Ham can last like a month in the fridge too. Prize is making a hearty soup out of the bone!
I realize almost none of the above help with fiber intake, most of my suggestions are protein dense.
On your son being hungry.... As an adult I was constantly hungry. I'd eat a healthy, filling breakfast. Think egg scramble with cheese, spinach and peppers, side of turkey sausage, a piece of toast and fruit. I'd feel full yet two hours later hungry again. I drink a gallon of water a day so my body wasn't confusing hunger and dehydration. I finally saw a nutritionist, turned out I didn't have enough fat in my diet. I'm not a fan of products many people get fats from (junk food, bacon, fatty ground beef, salad dressing plus I'm allergic to peanuts) and when I do eat products, like Greek yogurt, I got the fat free. So the nutritionist provided a list of healthy fats, avocado and walnuts were big ones, to add to meals multiple times a day. I now eat 2% yogurt, an avocado a day, full fat cheese and add olive oil as my salad dressing (before I used only flavored vinegar). I've subbed Greek yogurt for anything that calls for sour cream to help my fat intake.
The nutritionist also said when possible eat protein, fat and fiber together. So instead of just eating an apple, eat an apple plus a serving or almonds or a string cheese. Instead of banana only, eat banana and nut butter.
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Post by kadee79 on Jan 26, 2014 15:08:44 GMT -5
My son also was a bottomless pit at about that age. That year was the ONLY time he increased in size around instead of his pants being too short in a month. His next one was when he was going from 8th grade to freshman...in 8th grade he wrestled at 119 lbs., as a freshman he wrestled at 145 lbs.! But he didn't get bigger around the second time.
Our "go to" snack was homemade popcorn...stove top...NOT microwave and fruit of any kind. I also kept either ham salad or tuna salad in the fridge for making sandwiches or eating on crackers.
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Post by drivingaround on Jan 26, 2014 19:03:07 GMT -5
I thought of another one, cheeseless pizza! Don't knock it until you try it but turns out pizza is good without cheese! I make my own whole wheat dough then will put the usual toppings on sans cheese. If I feel like cheese I'll do a very light sprinkle of a strong blue or feta. Pizzas can be loaded with veggies and high protein meats. I love BBQ chicken pizza. A small pizza is six slices so for a growing 10 year old maybe two servings The pizza dough can be frozen either in dough balls or rolled out. Rolled out you partially bake it, I think it was five minutes, then double plastic wrap and freeze. Trader Joe's makes a very good whole wheat dough too that you buy raw in a ball.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Jan 30, 2014 14:49:22 GMT -5
The one staple for always hungry kids is an unlimited supply to soda crackers, real butter and peanut butter that they can have anytime.
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