Thursday, October 6, 2011

What would your kid(s) choose?

At Gavin's 2 year check up the dr emphasized the need for iron in Gavin's diet. He was actually quite knowledgeable as to WHERE to find this product. "Dark greens," he said. I asked, what about peas? He did not know. But, dark greens: green beans and broccoli. Well, ok, thanks so much. Gavin loves green beans, so we should be set. I was, however, curious after that as to what peas could do for him. (I, myself, HATE peas...) So, I checked the cans in my cupboard. Huh. The peas and carrots have 4% iron and the green beans only have 2%. Interesting... I thought to myself, "I'll have to check at the store against a can of ONLY peas, maybe the carrots are affecting the numbers." So, I did just that. And, it was official: We are NOT going back to that dr. I didn't love him when we were there and there have been other things that bothered me, but this was my last straw. You can NOT recommend something to a diet if you yourself does not know where to find said recommendation. Super lame. Go peas for iron!!!



Anyway, it's now been on my mind and I check random jars, bottles, and cans. I just checked Spaghetti-o's. And, who'da thunk it, they have 10% iron! What?! This seems like it would be so much easier to feed a kid! No fight, a whole lunch.. Maybe. Anway, I thought, "We HAVE to get Gavin on Spaghetti-o's!" LOL. Yep, I really thought that, by the way. :P So, I'm wondering, what would YOUR kids choose?



I'll bet you money, right now, that I will get a screaming tantrum from trying to feed Gavin Spaghetti-o's but a giggle when I bust out the green beans....

I think my kid is broken.. ;)

Good luck in your en devours to get your needed iron!!

5 comments:

Kelly Robinson said...

Shannon your kid is not broke....you put veggie's and ranch in front of Kaden and a bowl of candy he will go for the veggie's any day. However Kaden would take the O's before the beans he does not like them.

Camille said...

You are fabulous!

Also, what a crappy doctor! Take a freaking nutrition class dude! You should call the office and tell them what you discovered so he doesn't keep giving moms bad information.

Plus, it will embarrass him. ;)

becky said...

That is awesome Shannon. Thanks for the laugh.

Megan said...

Can you get a multivitamin in him? It might help allay some of your concerns...
Also, I think some whole grain cereals (like Malt O Meal or Cream of Wheat, and even Cheerios) have some iron in them. You can also get them fortified. Also, Vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron, so getting more of that can help make what iron he gets more efficient. :)
I may be kind of freaking out about Finn's nutrition a little...

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