WooHoo! (and a question)

[ma2cuties]

I am so happy! I received Alissa's book yesterday afternoon and read the entire thing, except for the recipe section, by bedtime last night. I had no idea it was going to be such a huge book, lol, and was very impressed with all the information.

On to my question... I currently am a vegetarian. Although there is never meat in my house, I don't force my children to eat this way. My older 3 kids spend the night once a week at my ex's house. My oldest DD wanted to become a vegetarian before I did and usually eats a PB&J or something but the other two will eat the meat he usually serves. I don't like it, but I leave it up to them.

My question is, I read about all the ill effects of detoxing, and also of feeling badly if you eat a non-raw meal after starting this way of eating. Since my husband is as excited as I am about starting to eat raw, it would only make sense to make the entire house raw, but I worry about the kids eating non-raw every single weekend. My ex is the epitome of the Disneyland Dad, and they get bombarded with junk food the entire time they are there. I have talked to him a million times about it, but he hasn't changed. He even told me he didn't care if giving them sticky candy gave them cavities since they were only going to lose those teeth anyway.

Any suggestions??

[oxalicacidconcerns]

I don't know if it's kosher to mention other raw books on this bulliten board, but in addition to Alissa's book, Dr. Joel Fuhrman also advocates a semi-raw, plant-based diet. In his book "Disease-Proof Your Child", he mentions research that states that what you ate as a child has a higher impact than diet later on in life on the incidence and probability of developing cancer as an adult.

Developing children are the most susceptible to nutritional deficiencies and all of the sugar that their father is feeding them will have negative health consequences, above and beyond tooth decay... Poisoning children who are going through the highest level of cell division and developmental growth with toxins like high fructose corn syrup, it's really just tempting fate. I know he means well and loves his children, so a little education would go a long way.

Indeed, the greatest gift we can give our children is the gift of good health.

I would definitely buy him a copy of Disease-Proof your Child...

[beppa66]

You have no control over what your ex does, so I'd tend to do what's good for them while they are in your care. The kids will feel a difference and probably request to have healthier stuff at HIS place. It could be a good life lesson in other areas as well, not just food. They are going to have to make wise decisions about dating, drinking, drugs, etc. when they aren't around you too. This could be a great precursor to setting family expectations & values for them & helping them ward off peer pressure later. (even if it's from their own dad) Good luck to you!!! I'm sure things will work out for the best.

[eachpeachpearplum]

I agree - and have two raw kids 3 & 7 - feed them well at your house and you will find over time that THEY will want to eat healthier. Also after a time eating healthy with you ask them how they are feeling after they have eaten with Dysney dad. Dont be agressive about this just gently show them that the lethergy, headaches, brain fog and possible colds they end up with just after "dads" may have somthing to do with the types of food. Dont expect changes overnight and if you can read through all the archives and recent info within the kids section of this forum.

EPPP