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[nancyrandall]

We played the "just a little should not be a problem" game when Zander was 3. At the time we only restricted fruit/juice (they told us he had toddler diareaha. At his preschool they had about 2 oz of juice at snack time 2 days a week (tue/thur). I did not think that little amount was a problem but, we would always have issues with his behavior on wed and fri. It took almost the full school year for me to figure this out.

I would recommend that you go back to the HFI diet today. It may only be effecting his behavior/focus but, this can hinder his ability to learn things up to his potential. I know when I don't feel good I learn less.

As for your broccoli/fish stick question, you could be correct that the fish sticks would be lower in fructose but, the broccoli may have more nutriants that he could use. Your call but, I know Zander eats broccoli 1-2 times per week to get some vit C.

Does Schwan's (home delivery of ice cream and other frozen foods) deliver in your area? They have approved fishsticks. This is your call. I know how improtant fish sticks can be to a 3 year old and veggies are not on the tops of the list for them.

It is all your call but, unless you are seeing no symptoms I would restrict. It will take some time to re-train him but, it will be worth it. At 2 years old Zander we tried a wheat free diet and dairy free diet before we figured out things. It took him 2 years before I could get him back to drinking milk. Before the restriction he drank only milk and loved it. It was very frustrating but, we just stopped focusing on it. We stopped offering it to him. Then one day he decided he wanted to try some. Now he has 2-3 glasses a day.

Good luck!!

[ArtC]

When I want fishsticks, I buy fresh fish, cut it into chunks, dip it in white rice flour (from an oriental store- its finer) with some salt and pepper, then fry it in olive oil. I dip it in 365 Mayo with some fresh herbs. For Chicken nuggets I cut the chicken into strips, dip it into a beaten egg, then dip into crushed potato chips. I bake those for about 20-30 minutes. I bet you could use the potato chips for fish sticks too.

[Tammy]

Boy Kristen, I just don't know.
I think I would keep it all the old diet until he is completely himself again. Maybe by that time this new Doc will get some answers for you.
I do have a tendency to agree with you that it isn't the fruits, hence it isn't the fructose that is giving him the problems. It does seem to be the veges more. I just keep thinking about your big test. And if I would have given Regina just one apple or banana, that would be major. And then factor in that he had just had that reaction to the chickpeas before that. It almost makes it seem more like just the opposite in that fruits need to be limited and vegs completely out.
I think to be safe, and since he was doing so well before, I'd keep them all out until you get some answers.

As far as his boo-boo at his nose, that sure seems like a headache/migraine to me. Could have been.

As for the "a little sugar should be as good as a little broccoli", I understand your reasoning, and it makes sense, but for some reason it doesn't work that way for Regina. A little sugar in a little seasoning on 3 small bites of steak did her in one time. She was terribly sick. All too much broccoli, (or oatmeal, or greenbeans) ever did was give her diarhea. It does seem that it should work that way in theory, but I have to go with the experience and say something about it is different. Even if sugar was the last ingredient in the list, I wouldn't allow it.

If Coley's starting to be able to tell you about the boo-boo, maybe you can start trying to get him to understand that is why he can't have the things he did. That is what gave him the boo-boo and he doesn't want any more of them.

You can also coat your fish sticks in Bisquick. Just put a little oil in a frying pan and cook it that way. You don't have to use a deep fryer. I use my deep frying pan instead of having to clean the fryer a lot of time.

And since I really feel bad for you, I'm willing to help in any way I possibly can...........So just for you and Coley.........I'll sacrifice myself....... so send that hagen daz down here and I'll take care of it for you.
Tammy