tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376489407565386840.post8676472385698256289..comments2024-01-13T05:09:14.021-05:00Comments on Our Homeschool Reviews: Menu Plan Monday - September 10Our Homeschool Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15389202021791451546noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376489407565386840.post-19511875280064878192012-09-14T16:48:33.825-04:002012-09-14T16:48:33.825-04:00Donna, I agree! And we had the spanish rice and b...Donna, I agree! And we had the spanish rice and bean burritos last night and they were really good!!Our Homeschool Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389202021791451546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376489407565386840.post-1116714295942339462012-09-11T08:07:35.266-04:002012-09-11T08:07:35.266-04:00Spinach! Those leafy greens are high in calcium, a...Spinach! Those leafy greens are high in calcium, as you listed, but also in iron. This is something I carefully watch for myself, especially when cutting out meat.<br /><br />Just a thought....The idea is to get healthy, naturally right? By what you eat, and don't eat. Unless you have a family history of calcium-deficiency (osteoporsis or the like), then you and dd should get enough calcium naturally. My personal research on this found that generally, we can eat foods that are naturally high in calcium, together with light strength training, and our bones should stay in good shape. The same goes for the growing kiddos.<br /><br />HOWEVER, our pediatrician said no way, kids need milk, (but he's old school). Talking with doctors who take a more holistic approach seem to agree with the former. Again, just something to think over :)<br /><br />Also, I think the same goes for any essential nutrient, vitamins included. Keeping a balanced plate, rotating your fruits and veggies, should give you a wide variety of those vitamins. Or if you find something you're lacking, research it to see where its naturally found.<br /><br />Good Luck! I know how hard it is to get the family on board! I'm going to try our your spanish rice and bean burritos!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10650383162321669796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376489407565386840.post-45024560950618384902012-09-10T20:15:06.258-04:002012-09-10T20:15:06.258-04:00It depends on what part of the country you live......It depends on what part of the country you live...but if you have a Kroger near by, they have a fantastic natural foods section. That is where we get our rice cheese. :)<br /><br />I am interested in the vitamins...I am hoping to be pregnant soon and want to make sure we are both getting what we need! :)Amy Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290830560591987006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376489407565386840.post-7555828873257577012012-09-10T10:40:24.614-04:002012-09-10T10:40:24.614-04:00I was just reading about B12. Here is what McDoug...I was just reading about B12. Here is what McDougall says on his site {the link is in my post} I am not following his plan, but thought it would apply to anyone who is eating plant-based.<br /><br />There are 13 essential vitamins. Eleven are made in abundance by plants. The two that are not produced by plants are vitamins D and B12. You should get all the vitamin D you need from sunlight – and B12 can be gotten from a supplement. (I tell pregnant and nursing women, and people following my diet strictly for more than 3 years, to take five micrograms of vitamin B12 each day to ensure that they are getting an adequate supply of the vitamin.) Both vitamins are stored in your tissues for long periods of time.Our Homeschool Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389202021791451546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376489407565386840.post-64512115716583410562012-09-10T10:23:43.688-04:002012-09-10T10:23:43.688-04:00Whole Foods is pretty much where I've bought a...Whole Foods is pretty much where I've bought all our rice cheeses at. I'm not sure where else you could get it. Are you going to increase different types of vitamins like B and such? I've heard people say they needed to up their vitamins when eating plant based because some have gotten sick, loss hair etc. do to lack of certain things. I find it exciting to hear other peoples journey to eating healthier. Wish you all the best! (Btw...I had to delete the first comment to edit it)Assistanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678059803978372805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376489407565386840.post-5400029970247847342012-09-10T10:21:58.162-04:002012-09-10T10:21:58.162-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Assistanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678059803978372805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376489407565386840.post-4100392815620645542012-09-10T09:32:15.333-04:002012-09-10T09:32:15.333-04:00I don't think I have ever heard of rice cheese...I don't think I have ever heard of rice cheese. Would a normal grocery store carry that or do you think I would need to go to a whole food type store? You'll have to keep me posted about eliminating meat. So far it has not been hard when we are at home because I am not buying it and cooking it, but hubby and dd will still eat it if given the chance when we are out. Baby steps...lol!Our Homeschool Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389202021791451546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6376489407565386840.post-50181858998556201652012-09-10T09:14:44.129-04:002012-09-10T09:14:44.129-04:00We are dairy free, gluten free, and nut free at ou...We are dairy free, gluten free, and nut free at our house. (By choice, not necessity). My daughter is 2 and has never had dairy. We get calcium from the things you listed, but mostly rice cheese and coconut milk. She loves both! I am actually going to be eliminating all animal products from our diet this week so I hope you post more! :)Amy Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290830560591987006noreply@blogger.com