High calorie, dairy free, meat free, soy free foods (and recipes) for toddler

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is she really allergic to meat!? All meats? That is incredibly rare. Be honest, OP -- are you a vegetarian who doesn't want us to know that for some reason?

Add olive oil to everything.

OP here. Yes, she is allergic to all meat. We realize its rare but after having her hospitalized after eating beef, we aren't really wanting to try venison and other not so common meats.

Could something have been mixed with the beef?

Also, what about Salmon & other fatty fish?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is she really allergic to meat!? All meats? That is incredibly rare. Be honest, OP -- are you a vegetarian who doesn't want us to know that for some reason?

Add olive oil to everything.

OP here. Yes, she is allergic to all meat. We realize its rare but after having her hospitalized after eating beef, we aren't really wanting to try venison and other not so common meats.

Could something have been mixed with the beef?

Also, what about Salmon & other fatty fish?

Agree with PPs that beef =/= all meat. Beef allergy can be a cross-sensitization that occurs due to sensitization to cow's milk protein. However, it can also be due to preservatives (e.g. nitrates) or antibiotics (e.g. penicillin) that are present in the meat. People can have severe reactions to eating meat and not be allergic to the meat, just the treatment the meat received. Allergies to meat itself are very rare because cooking any protein generally changes its molecular structure, usually rendering it unrecognizable by the immune system.

You say you're giving her a lot of beans? People can also be (or become) allergic to beans. PLEASE don't just assume she is or isn't allergic to foods based on what she's reacted to a single time. Your flippant comment about venison really has me worried that you're not managing her allergies or her diet very thoughtfully or with the expert help it sounds like she needs. For example, allergy to chicken or turkey meat, even in people with egg allergies, is tremendously rare. If you are depriving your daughter of this source of heme iron and protein simply because of her reaction to beef, you are doing her a disservice and jeopardizing her health.

My STRONG recommendation is for you to have DD tested for other meats/protein sources. Also, please have her tested for penicillin allergy -- it's common and can be life-threatening (and like I said above, it's possible that's what caused her reaction to the beef).

One last note, I agree with PP that one of the most incredible sources of brain-growth-aiding fat is fish that are high in Omega-3s. I would hate to deprive a kid of that on suspected allergy without strong evidence.

[Anonymous]

Wow. So a bunch of anonymous strangers know more about me, my DD and how I'm managing her allergies. I merely mentioned the beef allergy because that's what got her in the hospital. I'm not an idiot that doesn't know beef allergy doesn't equal all other meat allergies. Don't you think I know that? We've seen allergists and ped GI's because its a protein issue. She cannot digest the muscular or fat proteins of animals.

I asked for recipes and food ideas. Not a lecture on how to care for my daughter. Believe me, I'm more than obsessed with this issue and am trying to help her. Thanks to those of you who have helped and empathized. It's a very difficult situation for a parent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. So a bunch of anonymous strangers know more about me, my DD and how I'm managing her allergies. I merely mentioned the beef allergy because that's what got her in the hospital. I'm not an idiot that doesn't know beef allergy doesn't equal all other meat allergies. Don't you think I know that? We've seen allergists and ped GI's because its a protein issue. She cannot digest the muscular or fat proteins of animals.

I asked for recipes and food ideas. Not a lecture on how to care for my daughter. Believe me, I'm more than obsessed with this issue and am trying to help her. Thanks to those of you who have helped and empathized. It's a very difficult situation for a parent.

1. If it's true you have taken her to allergists and GI specialists, then you should have said that instead of your earlier comment that clarified nothing.

2. Fat is not a protein.

3. It's becoming clearer that your daughter has SERIOUS issues (not just common allergies and low weight, but malabsorption and rare allergies). You should not be asking for advice from anonymous strangers, particularly ones you are giving incomplete information and glib answers. Ask your pediatric GI instead. They will have dealt with this and they will know what she should be eating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow. So a bunch of anonymous strangers know more about me, my DD and how I'm managing her allergies. I merely mentioned the beef allergy because that's what got her in the hospital. I'm not an idiot that doesn't know beef allergy doesn't equal all other meat allergies. Don't you think I know that? We've seen allergists and ped GI's because its a protein issue. She cannot digest the muscular or fat proteins of animals.

I asked for recipes and food ideas. Not a lecture on how to care for my daughter. Believe me, I'm more than obsessed with this issue and am trying to help her. Thanks to those of you who have helped and empathized. It's a very difficult situation for a parent.

1. If it's true you have taken her to allergists and GI specialists, then you should have said that instead of your earlier comment that clarified nothing.

2. Fat is not a protein.

3. It's becoming clearer that your daughter has SERIOUS issues (not just common allergies and low weight, but malabsorption and rare allergies). You should not be asking for advice from anonymous strangers, particularly ones you are giving incomplete information and glib answers. Ask your pediatric GI instead. They will have dealt with this and they will know what she should be eating.

Thanks food forum police. Go away now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow. So a bunch of anonymous strangers know more about me, my DD and how I'm managing her allergies. I merely mentioned the beef allergy because that's what got her in the hospital. I'm not an idiot that doesn't know beef allergy doesn't equal all other meat allergies. Don't you think I know that? We've seen allergists and ped GI's because its a protein issue. She cannot digest the muscular or fat proteins of animals.

I asked for recipes and food ideas. Not a lecture on how to care for my daughter. Believe me, I'm more than obsessed with this issue and am trying to help her. Thanks to those of you who have helped and empathized. It's a very difficult situation for a parent.

1. If it's true you have taken her to allergists and GI specialists, then you should have said that instead of your earlier comment that clarified nothing.

2. Fat is not a protein.

3. It's becoming clearer that your daughter has SERIOUS issues (not just common allergies and low weight, but malabsorption and rare allergies). You should not be asking for advice from anonymous strangers, particularly ones you are giving incomplete information and glib answers. Ask your pediatric GI instead. They will have dealt with this and they will know what she should be eating.

Thanks food forum police. Go away now.

What are you talking about? This is your daughter's health we're talking about, right? Why are you asking strangers who don't know her condition?

You sound crazy.

[Anonymous]

No, I'm not crazy. I asked for recipes. And food ideas. Not a discussion of her allergies. I answered what was necessary so I could get recipes that fit what I'm looking for. I don't owe anyone on here an explanation of her health or condition. I ASKED FOR FOOD IDEAS IN THE FOOD FORUM. If I wanted health advice, I would have gone to the health forum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow. So a bunch of anonymous strangers know more about me, my DD and how I'm managing her allergies. I merely mentioned the beef allergy because that's what got her in the hospital. I'm not an idiot that doesn't know beef allergy doesn't equal all other meat allergies. Don't you think I know that? We've seen allergists and ped GI's because its a protein issue. She cannot digest the muscular or fat proteins of animals.

I asked for recipes and food ideas. Not a lecture on how to care for my daughter. Believe me, I'm more than obsessed with this issue and am trying to help her. Thanks to those of you who have helped and empathized. It's a very difficult situation for a parent.

1. If it's true you have taken her to allergists and GI specialists, then you should have said that instead of your earlier comment that clarified nothing.

2. Fat is not a protein.

3. It's becoming clearer that your daughter has SERIOUS issues (not just common allergies and low weight, but malabsorption and rare allergies). You should not be asking for advice from anonymous strangers, particularly ones you are giving incomplete information and glib answers. Ask your pediatric GI instead. They will have dealt with this and they will know what she should be eating.

+1

OP, this is clearly not a standard food allergy, and frankly, it's irresponsible for you to post a question like this given your daughter's medical concerns. Ask medical professionals who know the in's and out's of your child's issues, and can provide more tailored help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I'm not crazy. I asked for recipes. And food ideas. Not a discussion of her allergies. I answered what was necessary so I could get recipes that fit what I'm looking for. I don't owe anyone on here an explanation of her health or condition. I ASKED FOR FOOD IDEAS IN THE FOOD FORUM. If I wanted health advice, I would have gone to the health forum.

I thought the whole idea was to ask for food to help her health? Don't be naive - you know, and everyone knows, that these aren't distinct issues or concerns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow. So a bunch of anonymous strangers know more about me, my DD and how I'm managing her allergies. I merely mentioned the beef allergy because that's what got her in the hospital. I'm not an idiot that doesn't know beef allergy doesn't equal all other meat allergies. Don't you think I know that? We've seen allergists and ped GI's because its a protein issue. She cannot digest the muscular or fat proteins of animals.

I asked for recipes and food ideas. Not a lecture on how to care for my daughter. Believe me, I'm more than obsessed with this issue and am trying to help her. Thanks to those of you who have helped and empathized. It's a very difficult situation for a parent.

1. If it's true you have taken her to allergists and GI specialists, then you should have said that instead of your earlier comment that clarified nothing.

2. Fat is not a protein.

3. It's becoming clearer that your daughter has SERIOUS issues (not just common allergies and low weight, but malabsorption and rare allergies). You should not be asking for advice from anonymous strangers, particularly ones you are giving incomplete information and glib answers. Ask your pediatric GI instead. They will have dealt with this and they will know what she should be eating.

+1

OP, this is clearly not a standard food allergy, and frankly, it's irresponsible for you to post a question like this given your daughter's medical concerns. Ask medical professionals who know the in's and out's of your child's issues, and can provide more tailored help.

Yeah I guess asking for more ideas and recipes is irresponsible.

[Anonymous]

Wow, I have no desire to help you out now, OP. Your comments are totally rude. People are trying to help you out here.

[Anonymous]

My BIL is allergic to meat.

OP, when I had to fatten up my daughter, I found chemo and hospital websites incredibly helpful. They have high calorie recipes.

[Anonymous]

Just because OP is asking for recipe ideas here doesn't mean that she isn't also seeking help and advice from medical professionals, giver her a break.

OP - can you increase the yogurt from a few times a week to every day? I have a picky vegetarian DS and he eats a lot of yogurt. We don't eat eggs, but I wonder if you could add them to foods where the taste is less strong, muffins, pastries, maybe mixed with beans and rice in a burrito? etc. Finally, have you considered working with a nutritionist? They might be able to make additional recommendations.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

You can toast rice or pasta in coconut oil prior to cooking it like in a pilaf or paella. Mash potatoes and other root vegetables with a lot of coconut or olive oil. Can also add oil to cooked cereals, like oatmeal. The muffin suggestion PP posted was a good one. Any quick bread (pancakes, waffles, cornbread) can take a lot of fat--both in the recipe and some earth balance spread on it to serve.

[Anonymous]

Add soy-free Earth Balance spread to things she will eat (veggies, pancakes, bread)
Roads End vegan mac and cheese is soy free and my dairy-free soy-free kid LOVES it. You can mix the "cheese" packet with full fat coconut milk (the kind in a can) and add in either olive oil or the Earth Balance spread.
Daiya cheese is dairy/soy free. My son likes the shreds and the cheddar block (sliced for snacks and on sandwiches), but for some reason didn't care for their new slices of cheddar.
Whole Foods sells Hilary's Adzuki bean burgers and veggie bites in the frozen section (both are vegan and top 8 free).
What about tacos with safe taco shells (Mission brand is soy free), Refried beans (Old El Paso - traditional version), Daiya cheese, and salsa? Trader Joe's has a taco seasoning that is soy free, but it can be pretty spicy for some people.
Whole Foods also has a vegan (and soy free) protein powder called Vega One. My son likes the chocolate version made with unsweetened almond milk and a spoonful of peanut butter plus some ice to make it really cold.