Anyway, we started to notice that pretty much all of Wade's meals were sugar-laden. Either with straight sugars, or carbs. So we are drastically cutting them back. It's tough, because I have created a monster who only eats very few, very specific foods. Chicken nuggets, a couple types of sandwiches and hot dogs are the main staples. He's good with fruits and will eat a few veggies. And pancakes. Always, pancakes. So, we are forcing him to eat the grilled or baked chicken I make for us instead of making him separate chicken nuggets. He has to eat the steak or pulled pork we have instead of me making him a completely different meal. We are also adding more sides. A fruit and veggie every meal (well, usually no veggies for breakfast, because I think that's just weird), plus some extra meats/proteins as well. Some days, he's so nervous about eating the main course, he'll eat all his fruits and veggies just to buy him time. Could be worse :) Like I said, it's tough, but I think it will be good for him in the long run. Plus I am hoping it might help with his sleep habits. Just sayin.
A few new recipes I have tried and LOVE are:
Paleo pancakes. These are BY FAR, the best I've made. They use eggs (of course), greek yogurt (so I guess they are Primal by definition, not Paleo), and flax seed among other things. I add vanilla, cinnamon and blueberries. I use agave syrup, which I have heard lately might not be the best choice...(?) I make a batch once a week for Lily and I, we can usually eat them twice before I run out. She loves them and will usually inhale two in a sitting.
I made zucchini pizza things for lunch the other day and they were fantastic. Got a little greasy from the pepperoni, but still good.
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