Tofu For A 7Yr Old.

[Jenarry]

My 7yr old son is a fussy eater and unfortunately doesn't get any iron in his diet . I read that tofu is a good choice for iron and protein. Knowing the things my son will eat I thought he may try and even like this but I don't know much about the stuff and how to serve it. He is not keen on anything with too much flavour so if it is bland it would be okay.

[ummmm]

Lol Mickey...I think she makes her own :-)

[Jenarry]

that must be hard Barmaid. It can be so difficult can't it. eating out, on days out and holidays is the worst. :O/ Matthew has improved quite a bit since he was diagnosed particularly with coeliac and has been on gluten free food.
He has a healthy diet with lots of salad vegetables,fruit,dairy and bread,potatoes and pasta but he's missing iron in his diet. thankyou for the links. His dietician has suggested nuts and lentils too.

[diddlydo]

Kids will not allow themselves to starve - just don't offer alternatives and your child will eat eventually. End of story.

[bednobs]

bloody hell, don't people actually read? Jenarry's son s diabetic - those people who are recommending to starve him until he eats are stupid, dangerous individuals.

[Jenarry]

Thankyou Bednobs. :O) It winds me up reading those comments but I try not to say anything. I would love to have the option of trying that tack but I don't .

[Octavius]

The top 10 sources of iron are:

1 - Molluscs (Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Shrimp)
2 - Liver (Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Lamb, Beef)
3 - Squash and Pumpkin Seeds
4 - Nuts (Cashew, Pine, Hazelnut, Peanut, Almond)
5 - Beef and Lamb (Lean Tenderloin)
6 - Beans and Pulses (White Beans, Lentils)
7 - Whole Grains, Fortified Cereals, and Bran
8 - Dark Leafy Greens (Spinach, Swiss Chard)
9 - Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Powder
10 - Tofu

I have to say that I would never convince my children to eat tofu, so them that say stick it on a plate and be done with it should try giving children tofu for tea!