When Children go Crazy, What do you Blame?

[brazen20au]

versaceyoyo, pink lemonade does it to ryan too.  we thought ryan was ok with the preservative 282 these days, but pretty sure that's why he's feral after mcdonalds  not sure why donuts set him off though...

[I Love Bimby!]

Brazen, DD's version of pink lemonade is the home made raspberry cordial out of the EDC mixed with mineral water. She LOVES it! 

[versaceyoyo]

We are yet to darken the door of a McDonalds but it is only a matter of time before DD asks what it is!  

I have been reading 'The End of Food' by Paul Roberts about modern food manufacturing.  Very interesting, very scary.  I had no idea that a lot of processed food is so processed that it ends up having no natural flavour left and that's why they have to add in fake flavours - so it has some taste!  Bizarre.

As for the donuts - the high fat (deep fried), high fructose combination is a nutritional disaster (apparently), but not sure what would cause a bad reaction? (lots of sugar??)

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I know refined sugar sends our son completely off the show.  It takes him 4-5 hours to calm down after having even a tiny amount.  He had refined sugar at his birthday party recently (his grandmother brought along some extra treats  ) and aside from his ridiculously hyperactive behaviour he also had major stomach pains all through the night and the next day too.  Our bodies really aren't made to process it and some people react really badly when they have it.  I have no doubt that our son would have had an ADHD diagnosis in the future if we hadn't cut sugar out of his diet 99.9% of the time.

[I Love Bimby!]

That's really interesting Chelsea as DD lately has been complaining of stomach pains. She's off dairy and is now on reduced gluten. I wonder if it is related to the refined sugars.... 

[Ceejay]

DS1 has been off preservatives and additives for as long as I can remember but it was only when I took him off refined sugar 8 years ago that it made a huge difference to his attitude. 

On it, he is aggressive and unreasonable, his ADHD is out of control. 

Off it he is easier to placate and can follow logic. 

At 15, I notice instantly if he's snuck something with refined sugar whilst at school.. the most I can do is keep it out of the house and trust that he will one day realise the effects it has on him. 

[cathy79]

Wow, the refined sugars is interesting.  I use Rapadura in everything now, absolutely everything.  Yes it's expensive, but some of the health consequences are pretty scary.

I take my big tubs to my local health food shop and they fill them up straight from the bag.  So I spent $100 on sugar the other day  but per kilo it's much cheaper.

[I Love Bimby!]

That's good to know Cathy. Think I might start doing the same too. 

[Sinead]

Sometimes its a shame that not all children show more reaction (that sounds odd sorry) but we avoid colours here as DD1 shows an obvious reaction, by association we are also avoiding other additives and preservatives ect.
I'm sick of the funny looks i get, and just plain ignoring me over food for my child. The rubbish that is given to some children i know because they don't react.. or their parents are to busy labeling them a naughty, and I'm the odd one apparantly.

Sorry sore subject.

Thank heavens for like minded friends.

[faffa_70]

Well Sinead if you ever need to be made feel "normal" and also one of the "best parents" around because you care about your children and family, just pop in here and be among the rest of us "weirdo's" 

[I Love Bimby!]

Your in good company here! I also start to feel like I'm labelled as a bit over the top with what DD eats. But at the end of the day I just want her to be healthy & get the best start in life.

Just remember that those judging you probably don't even realize how bad all that other rubbish really is for us!
 

[versaceyoyo]

Wow, the refined sugars is interesting.  I use Rapadura in everything now, absolutely everything.  Yes it's expensive, but some of the health consequences are pretty scary.

I take my big tubs to my local health food shop and they fill them up straight from the bag.  So I spent $100 on sugar the other day  but per kilo it's much cheaper.

Cathy - which shop is it?  I have bought it from both campbell st and herries st but didn't now i could get it in bulk.  i love the flavour, actually - the strawb jam i made with it has a beautiful subtle caramel flavour.

As for people judging, I guess we all do some of that to an extent, but it is irksome when people question whether you are doing what's best for your own child (or even have the gaul to suggest it!)...personally i don't think there is anything weird in being aware of what goes into our food these days. i call it being responsible.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Just remember that those judging you probably don't even realize how bad all that other rubbish really is for us!
 

Very true ILB!!!

For all of you considering the change to rapadura, I really would recommend it.  It still isn't particularly good for you (and it doesn't mean that you can go overboard eating baked goods) but as far as powdered sweeteners go it has a lot of nutrients.  Quirky Jo and I recently did a little research into rapadura and panela in Australia and I know Jo has updated her blog with our findings.  I don't think she has updated the rapadura thread here though so I will do that ASAP.  I have found a local supplier here who sells rapadura for just over $5 a kilo which is quite good.

Actually yesterday I had to have a giggle as I modified a Cyndi O'Meara recipe to make it more healthy - yes really!!!!  Why on earth she would use brown sugar in the syrup of her pineapple upside down cake when rapadura works so beautifully is beyond me!

[I Love Bimby!]

Actually yesterday I had to have a giggle as I modified a Cyndi O'Meara recipe to make it more healthy - yes really!!!!  Why on earth she would use brown sugar in the syrup of her pineapple upside down cake when rapadura works so beautifully is beyond me!

LOL we all have room to improve don't we... 

[cathy79]

Wow, the refined sugars is interesting.  I use Rapadura in everything now, absolutely everything.  Yes it's expensive, but some of the health consequences are pretty scary.

I take my big tubs to my local health food shop and they fill them up straight from the bag.  So I spent $100 on sugar the other day  but per kilo it's much cheaper.

Cathy - which shop is it?  I have bought it from both campbell st and herries st but didn't now i could get it in bulk.  i love the flavour, actually - the strawb jam i made with it has a beautiful subtle caramel flavour.

I prefer the Campbell  St shop - it's locally owned and staffed by people who are passionate about healthy food, not just a weekend sales job to pay the bills.

Talk to Thomas - he's been taking good care of me with the sugar, and also getting in other things I've requested eg bulk cacao  powder.

Chelsea - $5 /kilo - that's an amazing price - somehow I think the shipping to Qld would be prohibitive.  Our local shop gets their organic f&v from Tasmania, so you must live in the right state.