Re: Looking for NV recipes

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It's rough...

My son is the same way... I make cereal and put it in with the milk of cereal or

mix it with cream cheese and stck it in a pita pocket...

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[ ] Looking for NV " recipes "

We've just bought our first can of NV - excited to try it but we haven't had

luck getting our 5-yo DD to take it. We've only tried putting it in milk and

putting it in ice cream. The ice cream was better, but she still doesn't like

it. Today we're going to try chocolate pudding.

My daughter is not one for sweets, which is part of the challenge. She loves

anything salty or buttery (chips, crackers, etc.).

I'd love to hear how others are getting their kids to take the NV.

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Hey Eileen!

There is really nothing you can't mix nutriiveda with- except boiling liquids or

hot foods. Think out of the box. Depending upon what your child eats you can

mix it into:

1. a dip for the chips your child is eating,

2. peanut butter put on bread with some jelly

3. mac and cheese

4. (fill in the blank)

No reason why it couldn't be mixed with regular food and not just dessert type

foods. Your child is 5 so probably on 2 scoops a day -who would notice a scoop

mixed into spaghetti and meatballs for example?

And again you could sprinkle it on pancakes or waffles with some powdered sugar

or syrup. I used to do the powdered sugar when I used to give Tanner carnosine

powder. I don't know why but that stuff has no taste or smell and Tanner if he

spotted it would not eat the food. So I discovered powdered sugar and ta-da!

Tanner couldn't tell that I put carnosine powder on his foods. Isn't there a

chocolate powdered sugar too??

Some people have used NesQuick to make chocolate milk and just keep reducing the

amount of Nesquick and increasing the nutriiveda (no reason you can't even keep

nutriiveda in a Nesquick container!) And if your child likes Popsicles you can

make a shake (to start doctor it up a bit with something your child likes) and

then put it in those plastic Popsicle makers in the freezer. You can even take

the leftover drink your child doesn't finish and put it into ice cube trays-

serve it in a tiny cone the next day as a treat. Be creative and just remember-

once they start having it for a week or so...their body will start to crave it.

That's what happens to all of us because even though our bodies are confused

with the overabundance of fat, sodium and sugar in today's diets -we are wired

naturally for healthy!

There are a few suggestions here on how to serve nutriiveda to kids

http://pursuitofresearch.org/faq.html

Below are two archives -one on recipes and one on tricks to get medicines into

kids. Even though nutriiveda is a food and not a medicine- it's in my opinion

just as important to get into the kids based on what is being reported and seen

by those of us using it...the great point on that second one is make your child

'think' she or he is getting a choice. Not " do you want nutriiveda? " but " Do

you want your nutriiveda before breakfast or after breakfast "

~~~~~~~~~start of archives

Hi Tatyana and Dianne!

Nope wasn't me that talked about mixing nutriiveda with any type of

coffee...funny but Glenn and I don't drink coffee, maybe once in a blue moon. I

could have told you about the 'pumpkin latte' recipe that Weiss my fitness

model friend who trains with Mr. Florida

http://www.repetrope.com/women/competitors/detail.asp?CompetitorID=7634 (class E

bikini #11) told me about -around Thanksgiving we were all drinking this and

clearly the word " latte " makes it sound like it has coffee in it.

Pumpkin Pie Latte'

You take 2 scoops of vanilla with 3 tablespoons of pumpkin (from the can -but

not the pumpkin pie in the can " that has all that crap in it- just the pure

pumpkin " as said)

Just a note -I typically add more than 3 tablespoons of pumpkin but I don't

train with Mr. Florida

To the pumpkin and vanilla nutriiveda add a 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice

(can get in any market -from Whole Foods to Walmart), a " splash " of Silk or some

other vanilla milk, a squeeze of agave (this is the one I use

http://www.allaboutagave.com -and this too you can buy anywhere from Whole Foods

to Walmart...if you want the flavored ones like Chocolate agave etc. that you

probably need to either get online or in a health food store)

Then just add some water and ice and blend and that's it -tastes like a pumpkin

latte! (you can add cool whip on top said and have as dinner /dessert

I have seen mocha and cappuccino flavored soy milk at the store -so sure you

could mix that with the chocolate. Like the pumpkin latte here and there but

love the chocolate.

taught me if you want really good protein powder recipes- check on the

body builder sites -so with a quick search I found these (PS I wouldn't use

anything that recommends cooking with it- body builders aren't doing this for

neuro benefits -but muscle ones and there are honestly just too many ways to use

this product creatively without cooking, microwave or using boiling liquids):

This one was at the bottom but I'm adding it on top too (keep in mind you don't

have to use fat and sugar free -with kids you want fat and your main concern is

what is healthy and natural -but use these as a guide as they are written for

body builders who watch everything...and BTW -my friend and her coach are

" blown away " by nutriiveda too -so it passes body builder standards even for

protein connoisseurs who analyze and live these types of things!)

Protein Pudding Shots

* Try mixing your scoop of protein with 2 tbs fat free, sugar free pudding mix

and 1 oz ice water. Allow mixture to thicken and eat it with a spoon. Adds 50

calories and 6 grams of carbohydrates

Chocolate Peanut Butter Supreme:

* 12 oz. water

* 4 ice cubes

* 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

* 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter

* 2 scoops chocolate protein powder

Mocha Shake:

(Lean Mass Gain)

* 6 oz. water

* 4 ice cubes

* 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

* 6 oz.. coffee*

* 2 scoops chocolate protein powder

* *You may use 12 oz. coffee and no water for an extra pre-workout or morning

kick!

Frozen Chocolate Banana

(Lean Mass Gain)

* 12 oz. Water

* 4 to 5 ice cubes

* 1 banana

* 1 tablespoon heavy cream

* 2 scoops chocolate protein powder

German Chocolate Cake:

(Lean Mass Gain)

* 12 oz. water

* 4 ice cubes

* 1 tablespoon heavy cream

* 1 tablespoon cream of coconut

* 2 scoops chocolate protein powder

Tangerine Cream:

(Maximum Fat Loss or Lean Mass Gain)

* 12 oz. Tangerine Diet Rite

* 4 Ice Cubes

* 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream

* 1 to 3 scoops vanilla protein powder

Root Beer Float:

(Maximum Fat Loss or Lean Mass Gain)

* 1 can Diet A & W Root Beer

* 1 to 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream

* 4 ice cubes

* 1 to 3 scoops vanilla protein powder

Pineapple Blast:

(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning and off Season)

* 4 ice cubes

* 12 oz. water

* 2 scoops vanilla protein powder

* 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

Pina Colada Passion

(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning and Off Season)

* 12 oz. water

* 4 ice cubes

* 3 scoops vanilla protein powder

* 1/3 cup Pineapple chunks

* 2 tsp. Coconut extract

Ultra Oatmeal: (mix ingredients after cooking)

(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning and Off Season)

* 1 serving cooked plain oatmeal (1/2 cup precooked)

* 1 to 1 & #65533; scoops vanilla protein powder

Power Fudge: Vanilla or Chocolate

(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning)

* 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder

* 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

* *mix together in a bowl until ingredients reach consistency of cake icing. May

be refrigerated or frozen.

Peanut Butter Muscle Balls:

(Lean Mass Gain Off Season)

* Follow directions for power fudge. Form peanut butter into small balls

slightly larger than a marble. Coat with Power Fudge by rolling together to

create a chocolate covered peanut butter ball. Refrigerate for 2 hours. May be

frozen to speed up process.

Chocolate Banana Shake

* 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder

* 6 to 8 ounces of water

* 4 to 6 ice cubes

* 8 strawberries

* Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Chocolate Banana Shake

* 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder

* 6 to 8 ounces of water

* 4 to 6 ice cubes

* 1 banana

* Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Chocolate Strawberry Blast

* 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder

* 6 to 8 ounces of water

* 4 to 6 ice cubes

* 8 strawberries

* Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Vanilla Banana Creamy

* 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder

* 6 to 8 ounces of water or whole (or 2%) milk

* 6 ice cubes

* 1 banana

* Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Rasberry Chocolate Thick

* 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder

* 6 to 8 ounces of whole (or 2%) milk

* 6 ice cubes

* 8 rasberries

* Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Drink or eat

with a spoon!

Banana Cheerio Quickfast

* Great for a super fast morning meal

* 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder

* 6 to 8 ounces of water

* 4 to 6 ice cubes

* 1 banana

* 3/4 cup cup of original cheerios

* Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Orange Creamsicle

* 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder

* 6 to 8 ounces of water

* 4 to 6 ice cubes

* 1 to 2 peeled oranges

* Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Blueberry Blaster

* 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder

* 6 to 8 ounces of water

* 4 to 6 ice cubes

* 20-30 blueberries

* Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Mocha Surprise

* Save some leftover coffee and add about 1/2 cup to your next chocolate shake.

Adds 0 calories but lots of taste.

Orange Tangy

* Add a dash of sugar free Tang to a vanilla protein shake. Adds less than 10

calories and brings back childhood memories of enjoying the real thing.

Grasshopper

* A few drops of mint extract will turn your chocolate shake into a chocolate

mint treat.

Eggnog

* Add a dash of cinnamon, a dash of nutmeg and a sprinkle of butter buds to a

vanilla shake to create a yummy eggnog flavor.

Protein & Oatmeal Pancakes

Ingredients

* 1/3 cup oatmeal

* 2 or 3 egg whites scrambled (or 1/2 cupe eggbeaters)

* 1 scoop vanilla protein

* 1/2 tsp baking soda

* dash of pumpkin pie spice

* 1/8 tsp sweet-n-low brown

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and allow mixture to thicken for 2 to 3

minutes. Pour onto preheated frying pan or griddle. Cook over medium heat until

golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Gamish with fresh strawberries or sugar

free syrup. Makes 1 serving.

Variation- Add 1/2 pack sugar free apple cider mix. Lots of flavor and only 8

more calories.

Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup all natural creamy peanut butter

* 1/4 cup honey

* 1 1/2 scoop vanilla protein

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Roll by hand into 1 " balls and chill until

firm (about an hour). They make great high protein snacks and are an excellent

source of healthy fats. Makes 4 servings.

Protein Pudding Shots

* Try mixing your scoop of protein with 2 tbs fat free, sugar free pudding mix

and 1 oz ice water. Allow mixture to thicken and eat it with a spoon. Adds 50

calories and 6 grams of carbohydrates

How to Get a Child to Take Medication With a Smile

They can make it taste like grape soda, melt on the tongue and go down as easy

as sugar. But some children just don't like to take their medicine. When parents

are worried about a sick child, the added stress of getting them to take their

medicine several times a day can be overwhelming.

Parents can use rewards and other techniques to help a child take his medicine.

Communication can be key. Parents have had some success in taking their time,

explaining the need for the medicine and even talking about how it works and why

it tastes bad. The more information a child has, the more likely he is to get on

board and take his medicine.

Give Your Child Control and Choices

A child is more likely to take his medicine if he has some control. A parent can

ask a child, " Do you want to take your medicine when you first wake up or right

after you brush your teeth? " " Do you want to take the purple medicine first or

the red? " Allowing him to make some small decisions about how he takes the

medicine will make him feel like he's in control and not being forced.

Parents should always supervise a child taking medicine and be sure it's taken

with or without food and at the prescribed times of day. Limit your child's

input to the small details.

Be Generous With Rewards for Taking Medicine

Clapping, praising, a big hug and a Hershey kiss go a long way with a child

who's just taken his medicine. The rewards for taking medicine can be small but

special; something that a child will look forward to each time he takes his

medicine.

Parents Take Medicine Too

When a child has to take medicine, he may be more willing if he sees that his

mom and dad are taking their medicine, too. A parent's medicine can be a daily

multi-vitamin or any medicine a child can see his parent take. Explaining to a

child that everyone has to take medicine sometimes can help him understand the

need.

Reduce Bad Tasting Medicines

There are ways to eliminate or greatly reduce the bad taste in medicine.

& #65533;A child can be taught to hold his nose while taking bad tasting

medicines. Followed up by orange juice or apple juice, by the time he unplugs

his nose, the bad tasting medicine will be gone.

& #65533;If a child sucks on an ice cube for a minute or two before taking

medicine, taste buds are toned down quite a bit by cold and medicines don't

taste so bad.

& #65533;Mixed medicine with yogurt, V8 Splash Smoothies, or any thick fruit

flavored drink can mask the flavor of most medicines.

What Not to Do

& #65533;If a child is prescribed pills and has a problem swallowing them, don't

open capsules and mix the contents with food. Check with a doctor before

crushing pills and mixing with food. Some medicines are time-release pills and

should only be swallowed whole.

& #65533;Don't assume that all medicines can be mixed with any liquid or food.

Some medications should not be taken with food or are rendered non-effective if

mixed with certain foods. Check with a doctor or pharmacist before mixing

medicines and food.

& #65533;Don't strong arm a child or physically force him to take medicine. The

next dose will be impossible to get down and you'll have lost his cooperation

& #65533;Don't trick a child into taking medicine by mixing it in with food. It's

difficult for a parent to ensure that the entire dose has been taken. And

children want to feel they have control over what they're eating.

By using rewards, making medicine more palatable, and letting a child have some

control of how he takes his medicine, a child's medication can be a positive way

to get through an illness.

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May be anathema for diet-conscious folk but here's what my daughter gorges

on: a handful of " natural puffed rice " cereal, almond milk, 1/3rd of the

daily Nutriiveda serving, and 1/2 teaspoon of cold-strained honey.

Note the yeast risk -- the sugar. To reduce yeast mania, I start her each

morning with a virgin-coconut-oil stir-fry of good vegetables plus

unprocessed meat plus a scrambled egg, plenty of onions and some garlic on

all items, digestive enzymes added. I then give her one bowl of the cereal

with Omega 369 and a capsule of S boulardii. I then give her a second bowl.

For lunch I give her the last bowl. That completes the two-scoop daily

serving. In late afternoon I give her something like a rice-lentil-cabbage

dish with pieces of pork or chicken, and give her a latish supper often like

the first breakfast dish, substituting maybe potato for the egg; and finish

the day with a couple ounces of blended banana/organic yogurt, with more

Omega 369, zinc picolinate, and SCDophilus (instead of a traditional

probiotic).

I tried blending the Nutriiveda in almond milk and filtered water. She drank

some but plainly wouldn't drink enough to make a serious dent in two scoops.

Good luck! -

Tim Stearns

On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 6:52 AM, luckymom987 <eileenduffy999@...>wrote:

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> We've just bought our first can of NV - excited to try it but we haven't

> had luck getting our 5-yo DD to take it. We've only tried putting it in milk

> and putting it in ice cream. The ice cream was better, but she still doesn't

> like it. Today we're going to try chocolate pudding.

>

> My daughter is not one for sweets, which is part of the challenge. She

> loves anything salty or buttery (chips, crackers, etc.).

>

> I'd love to hear how others are getting their kids to take the NV.

>

>

>