This Month's "Balance"

hanadr.

Do you get 'Research Matters from them too ? The Spring issue I have just had mentions the Glasgow Conference in March 2009 and what took place there.
Not a single mention anywhere about the infamous low carb trial study.
Wonder why that is ? :twisted:

Ken.

ken - the study hasnt been published yet - they presented some of the data!

Hana - that smoothie is ridiculous ! The GI effect of smoothies is high so my guess is it would send bs sky high - I tell all my clients to avoid all smoothies!

Thank Ally. I know that. It just seems strange that there is no mention of that presentation although lots of others are ??
Still waiting.

hana - I havent looked at the issue but smoothies are the most unhealthy drinks ever. They push bs up and rot your teeth. The only people who should use them are athletes who need the carbs and fuel!

Whilst we're on the subject of smoothies, ally, may I ask if you think they are unsuitable for toddlers too? My daughter-in-law is having such problems with my little grandson.He is 2 and seems set against eating anything much at all. He won't eat bread and the only things he won't spit out are Weetabix for breakfast,crackers or Ryvita with cheese spread, a little apple, raisins and not much else.He does drink plenty of milk and eats a yogurt every day. She has just started making her own smoothies with natural yogurt and assorted fruits and he loves those. I think she is just glad to get anything into him and he is not diabetic, so would you advise against smoothies for him? She doesn't want to 'force' feed him as she feels it may put him off some foods for life and she has tried everything. Any ideas,please?

Hi Choc - I sometimes suggest them for kids made with yogurt and maybe one or two fruits .
They can be useful if kids dont like fruit but the key is not adding too many portions - I have seen recipes that have alot of fruit. Toddlers often go through this phase - the key is to maintain a routine and dont do the classic thing of giving them something to replace a meal like crisps etc !

Problem with alot of commercial smoothies is that they contain so many portions - one box I looked at was the equivalent of 20 portions!

hana - what is in it just out of interest?

Thanks, Ally. I think she only puts in something like a kiwi-fruit with a banana, so only 2 portions of fruit at a time. I was lucky in that my boys would eat almost anything from the start but I do feel for mum's when a toddler sits with their mouth firmly closed or utters a firm and disgusted 'no' and a battle of wills ensues.