https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:27:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782341 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:51:00 +0000 gingerbebe 2782341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I use Great Lakes collagen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782322 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:17:54 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2782322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Either buy bags of frozen kale or spinach or freeze it yourself on a sheet and put into a bag once frozen. I throw in hemp hearts and cocoa powder (has that strong flavour that helps counteract the strong flavour of spinach-could help with your herbs) and sometimes peanut butter. </p> <p>My smoothies are usually: almond milk, frozen berries, frozen banana (so it’s thick and sweet like a milkshake), oats and whatever added flavours or healthy thing like hemp hearts, spinach, kale, avocado that I feel like throwing in that day </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782257 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:43:15 +0000 looch 2782257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: can you give me a rec for the collagen protein that you use?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782250 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:36:44 +0000 Mrsbells 2782250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>almond milk and peanut butter add some protein and give it a nutty flavor </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782215 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:53:54 +0000 gingerbebe 2782215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The way Koreans take the herbal medicines like that is to heat the mixture, add sugar, and basically take it like a shot. It's like a much more herbaceous double espresso basically. Then chase with some water. </p> <p>As for greens, they sell BAGS of frozen baby spinach. We like the frozen spinach at Trader Joe's. My intense Crossfitter friends just buy fresh kale in bags at Trader Joe's and make smoothie packs for the freezer with the Kale and all their ingredients and blend them with almond or coconut milk in the morning.</p> <p>I add coconut oils to my kids smoothies for extra fat, frozen banana for thickening, and collagen protein (it doesn't taste like anything). My kids aren't into cuts of meat yet so I like to add that as insurance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782213 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:46:30 +0000 KT326 2782213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Instead of a block of already frozen spinach, get fresh spinach and freeze loosely in a bag. Makes it much easier to add. Or don't freeze at all and just add fresh, if you do it that way blend with some liquid before adding in frozen stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782163 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 09:38:19 +0000 looch 2782163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can get those herbs pressed into pills, they go down easier. If you can't get them that way, you might be able to take your mix to a compounding pharmacy. I had a tough time drinking the tea myself when I took them, so my practitioner suggested the pills.</p> <p>As for smoothies, I use frozen cherries in mine, along with pineapple and banana. Instead of yogurt I use silken tofu and I also add in a spoonful of ground flax to aid in digestion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782125 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:17:04 +0000 OurEastAndWest 2782125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every day I have a smoothie to be able to drink down my {disgusting tasting} Chinese herbs into something a bit more tolerable! :silly: Plus it is a way for me to add in more berries to my daily diet since both my acupuncturist and my RE suggested that to increase fertility! :goodluck: And, you know, it's just healthy to do ha. </p> <p>I dissolve into hot water my Chinese herbs, Raspberry powder, Superfood powder mix of Acai, Goji, &amp; Pomegrante, more of just Goji Powder, and my liquid multivitamin from Pink Stork. For the smoothie part I use whatever frozen fruit we have on hand- mostly blueberries, strawberries, &amp; pineapple if it's around ovulation- a big tablespoon of Chia seeds, and some organic banana &amp; a dollop of full-fat organic yogurt to help thicken it all up. I will occasionally add in a little bit of local honey as well. </p> <p>So I am wondering if anyone has any favorite smoothie additions that you have found along the way?? I would love to know if there are any other must-have supplements or additions I'm missing out on. I would love to add some more greens in especially, but haven't been able to get some in consistently- I tried already frozen spinach and it was just too hard to break some off the block each time- so any tips on that would be awesome. </p> <p>I'm actually drinking my smoothie right now ha, which is what made me think of asking for some outside insight &amp; tips for you all! It doesn't have the greatest taste or texture in the world but it's still better than Chinese herbs on their own, let me tell ya! :meh: Yuck! </p> <p>Thank you in advance :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2694202 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:22:25 +0000 MissLace 2694202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>she actually has a sensitivity to cows milk so she does actually drink about 13-15oz of hemp milk per day which is great. she loves yogurt, but i haven't tried giving her greek yogurt, but that a good idea, especially with a little peanut butter powder mixed in. i'll give that a shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2694116 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:02:04 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2694116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I actually had to stop eating it because I was eating too much fiber! Too good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2694105 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:46:44 +0000 Greentea 2694105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MissLace: I would get hemp protein, tons of zinc and iron! Pea protein and soy are good too, but get to a health store for good options.</p> <p>Eta: not all protein powders are considered supplements- get a quality one with nutrition facts vs. "supplement facts." If you decide to stay away- hemp seeds are a great choice- lots of protein and fat, and you could use nut butters in smoothies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2694032 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:30:34 +0000 Mrs D 2694032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@newlypregnantlady: love me some chia seed pudding - I can get DD to eat it too with berries! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2694022 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:22:44 +0000 littlejoy 2694022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I share smoothies with LO, and have since she was about 1. I alternate between hemp powder, pea protein, and Vega One powder. The higher priced ones are worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693988 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:52:29 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2693988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My brother and my BIL both had kidney stones in their 20s which their doctors attributed to daily use of protein powder. My brother used a really high quality one (I want to say it was hemp???) while BIL was using whatever was cheap. Obviously tons of people use protein powder but I thought it was weird. </p> <p>You could try adding coconut oil, avocados, chia seeds, powdered peanuts, or full-fat greek yogurt to smoothies. Chia seed pudding can be super delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693957 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:34:06 +0000 Littlebit7 2693957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: yes, we love siggis! Its a little harder to find the 4% berry, but it is SO low in sugar and high in protein it is worth seeking out!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693948 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:30:23 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2693948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a vegetarian with a vegetarian toddler who is skinny at 15 months and struggles to put on weight. I haven't added protein powder because I have been told by others that its advised to not give it to young kids (it wasn't a doctor who told me that though). I did recently buy pediasure to try but she wouldn't drink it-not for protein obviously. </p> <p>To bulk up two foods she does eat (smoothies and oatmeal) I add hemp hearts and ground almond. </p> <p>Her smoothie will have full fat milk, hemp hearts, and plain5% fat Greek yoghurt for the added protein. I was initially using a plain 10% fat yoghurt (I add a bit of maple syrup if she's eating it by itself) until I found this one with more protein. Hemp seeds have omegas, fats, and protein in them. I have also sprinkled them onto buttered pasta for her before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693928 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:22:49 +0000 Mrs D 2693928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To further @gingerbebe: 's point, I give my kids Siggis yogurt which is a protein powerhouse! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693916 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:16:52 +0000 DesertDreams88 2693916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the concern is protein, I'd stick to full fat dairy. I'm a vegetarian and that's what my OB told me to do during pregnancy (well, I did 2%, but for LO the guideline is full fat)</p> <p>If the concern is nutrients, I'd describe LO's diet to the pediatrician, see if there is something they think is lacking, then maybe some bloodwork to determine a specific supplement or multivitamin. </p> <p>Honestly protein powders kind of weird me out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693818 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:00:10 +0000 Freckles 2693818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not give protein powders (Even plant based ones) for the reasons @codeitall gave. Protein powders and the like aren't regulated by the FDA either. I would rather put full-fat Greek yogurt or PB to add protein. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693784 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:37:00 +0000 gingerbebe 2693784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For DS I use yogurt in his smoothies. If I think he needs more protein I use Greek, otherwise just whole milk plain. You can add a spoon of coconut oil for calories and you can't taste it. You can also make PBJ smoothies using peanut butter or PB2 powdered peanuts with frozen berries and banana and milk - that has a lot of protein. I also add frozen spinach to mine for veggies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693730 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:48:30 +0000 codeitall 2693730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS was underweight and I was worried about him missing out on vitamins and minerals (I had some severe deficiencies his age, so I guess it is genetic) so I asked our pediatric dietitian.</p> <p>She recommended this multivitamin: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Buried-Treasure-Childrens-Multivitamin-Supplement/dp/B000VH76YA/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Buried-Treasure-Childrens-Multivitamin-Supplement/dp/B000VH76YA/</a> and adding coconut milk/cream to his food to provide more calories.</p> <p>She recommended staying away from incorporating protein powders into his diet because their digestive systems are still developing and figuring out what is normal. She said any supplement should either be prescribed because of a demonstrated lack or a well-rounded multivitamin.</p> <p>Just food for thought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693713 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:33:14 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2693713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't give it to my toddler, but I use mrm veggie elite. No added junk. It pea protein. I give my toddler the Happy Baby Organics protein and fiber pouches, but those use whey protein from milk, not a vegetable source. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/plant-based-protein-powder-for-toddlers#post-2693709 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:24:32 +0000 MissLace 2693709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do any of you give your young toddler (my lo is 1.5 years old) smoothies with protein powder in them to help get some extra nutrients in? I've heard if you give a child protein powder it should be a plant-based organic brand, but wasn't sure if any of you have actually done it and what kind you use? I've seen protein powder specifically for kids at Target that I've almost bought, but wanted to see if anyone had any recommendations first.</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-opposite-of-a-crunchy-mom/page/2#post-2025096 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:24:13 +0000 .twist. 2025096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: lolz! Silky Smooth!!! &lt;3 &lt;3</p> <p>@photojane: we can start a club. ;) :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-opposite-of-a-crunchy-mom/page/2#post-2024677 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:21:17 +0000 photojane 2024677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Silky moms. So smooth, so sexy.</p> <p>This was one of the top hits for a silky mom Google search. I think we need them. Embroidered hats, guys. </p> [attach=1879/15/ni7arh.402x403.Screen-shot-2015-01-14-at-11.20.58-PM.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-opposite-of-a-crunchy-mom/page/2#post-2024666 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:08:57 +0000 cookiemomster 2024666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wear her and use a stroller depending on what the situation is, I use cloth most of the time but disposables going out/when she has a rash, I formula feed but am doing baby led weaning. I vaccinate but if we have a boy I'm not sure we will circumcise. </p> <p>I have no idea where I would even be on the spectrum. Firmly scrunchy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-opposite-of-a-crunchy-mom/page/2#post-2024664 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:06:40 +0000 loveisstrange 2024664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: haha. I fucking love you. And yeah, science is magic, for real.</p> <p>I've never heard the term silky.... But I feel like I'm like nearly 100% silky then, just a little baby wearing to disrupt my flow. I'm smooth as hell. </p> [attach=1353/15/ni7a4t.600x313.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-opposite-of-a-crunchy-mom/page/2#post-2024655 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:56:07 +0000 littleblessings 2024655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: so this just made me laugh having been on a 2 week nonstop HP marathon. My 2 yo DD loves that movie. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-opposite-of-a-crunchy-mom/page/2#post-2024360 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:43:21 +0000 .twist. 2024360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: It's pretty hard to keep anything serious when I get involved. I've the maturity level of a 5 year old. Glad to help cheer you up! :D &lt;3 </p> <p>@Mrs. Confetti: Sounds delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-opposite-of-a-crunchy-mom/page/2#post-2024134 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:59:20 +0000 MenagerieMama 2024134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can I just say how I love that this potentially touchy topic has turned into a discussion about scrunchies, poop and Harry Potter?? Having a bad day and this just made me laugh!! </p>