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Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix

Posted By: Anonymous

Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/24/03 06:50 PM

I decided to post these two recipes that I make for my gliders because I've made references to it in some of my posts, and people have been asking about them... so here they are.

The reason I started doing this is because I would offer 4 or 5 different fruits and veggies each night and the little buggers would only eat the things they liked and would leave the rest… so I’d end up throwing out a lot of fruits and veggies they didn’t care for as much as the other stuff. So it was a big waste of time and money, now with it all blended together, they can’t pick and choose; they eat EVERY LAST BIT of these mixes every night now.

Veggie Mix:

1 cup frozen corn
2 cups frozen carrots
2 cups frozen peas
1 cups frozen green beans
2 cup frozen spinach
1 cup frozen collard greens
About 4-6 cups of 100% vegetable juice*

*Add more or less juice to get the right consistency: Thick and chunky, but veggies are very well blended. It’s thick enough not to pour so you will have to spoon it into ice cube trays.

Fruit Mix

2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
1 cups peaches
1 cup watermelon
1 cup honeydew melon
1 cup cantaloupe
1 cup grapes
About 4-6 cups of 100% fruit juice (I use apple)*

*Add more or less juice to get the right consistency: Thick and smooth, much like sherbert. You will have to spoon it into the ice cube trays.


Feed one cube per 2 gliders 5 nights out of the week… for variety. The other 2 nights feed fruits and veggies as you would regularly. These mixes make about 2-3 ice cube trays worth of fruits or veggies.

You can also change the fruits and veggies in the mix if there is a particular fruit or veggie that your glider likes better or worse. But take advantage of throwing in a cup of veggies/fruits your glider would normally not eat, because they won’t know the difference when it’s all mixed up. For example, one cage of my gliders likes green beans, the other does, one cage likes peas, the other doesn’t…but when mixed together in the mix they can’t tell and eat it anyways.

Questions and suggestions are always welcome! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/24/03 07:31 PM

Thank you Courtney! I have wanted a list of just which fruits and veggies you were blending together. I love blending...it makes life so simple...for me and the gliders, plus lets me still serve those sugar snap peas as a treat...they love me for those!

This also makes is sooooo easy for a glider sitter!
Posted By: Sugar_Mama

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/24/03 08:24 PM

Thanks Courtney,
I made your mix last week and it sure does make things easier. Plus they eat the stuff they normally turn their noses up at. Picky little stinkers. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/24/03 08:33 PM

Whoa!!! This could actually make feeding the girls so easy my fiance could do it. I have to leave detailed instructions if I'm out of town. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/multi.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Karin

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/24/03 10:19 PM

Coupla times you mentioned V8 juice for the veggie mix...just wanted to add the LOW SALT one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumb.gif" alt="" />. (I got fussed at the store because I insisted it be low salt...Jim just kept <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shakehead.gif" alt="" />). Another note...I put these in side dishes, just because some of the juice *ran* and the kids don't like their food together <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ohwell.gif" alt="" />.

Thanks for posting this Courtney! Not only does it make it easier some nights...my glider's prefer mushy stuff and they can't pick out the goodies. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />

Karin
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/24/03 10:56 PM

Oops! Forgot to put in their about the Low Sodium V8 juice. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Thanks Karin for catching that. Good tip on the side dish thing... I do the same thing, but didn't think of mentioning it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/24/03 11:12 PM

Wow.. this sounds like it will make things even easier! I am going to have to try this. Thanks much!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/24/03 11:46 PM

Thanks Courtney!!

I can't wait to try this on my gliders!!! They won't hardly eat fruits...fresh or frozen so maybe they will go for this!

Could you use frozen brocolli instead of the greens??
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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/25/03 12:11 AM

Sure... you can customize it the way you want with your gliders favorites... the only thing I kept in mind with the veggie mix is not too heavy on the veggies that have a bad cal/phos ratio, like the corn. And if I did use corn, I added extra spinach which has a great cal/phos ratio.

Just think of my recipe above as a baseline. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> It's what personally works for me and my gliders. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/25/03 09:31 PM

I was just wondering how do they eat it??? Do they just lick it??? bite it?? And what if they play first and then decide to eat and its melted??? Im having an episode of blonde moments today:)
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/25/03 09:33 PM

My gliders lick it up... and for the veggie mix that's a little chunkier, they lick and then chew. Just like with BML. My gliders don't play with this food... they used to play with their whole fruits and veggies, but not these mixes for some reason. My gliders like it melted better than frozen... so I think melted is better, but it depends on your gliders.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/25/03 10:04 PM

OK well thanks for posting it...This will be so much easier to feed my babies. If they like it..I dont see why they wouldnt...Oh and another question....I also saw another post where you mix the rep cal and feeze it in juice...can I use both of these together??? What do you do???
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/25/03 11:55 PM

Well the freezing thing with the RepCal is for the Suncoast Diet, I don't see why you couldn't just add your RepCal and Vionate to the fruit or veggie mix. Actually that might even work out better than the apple juice cubes because the vitamins and calcium won't sink to the bottom of the fruit cubes. I'll have to ask Lisa about that. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/26/03 12:05 AM

Oh yeah thats a good idea:) thanks
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/26/03 12:36 AM

courtney, after you ask Lisa, could you post it for me? I would like to try your mix as my gliders are very picky!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/26/03 12:40 PM

Quick question, Courtney...
Does this stuff stink when thawed? I have frozen fruits before, and OMG did they stink as they thawed out, like something had died...(shudder) Not that I won't try it even if it does, esp. if they'll eat it, but was curious about it. Thanks for the recipes <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/26/03 01:09 PM

I don't think it stinks at all. It smells like sherbert to me... or a fruit smoothie.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/26/03 01:14 PM

YaY!! Last time I did frozen fruit, hubby wanted to know who or what had died..lol.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/26/03 07:50 PM

I emailed Lisa, she is out of town right now and doesn't have the best access to the internet. When she gets back she'll look everything over, talk to Dr. C and I'll post the verdict. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/26/03 08:50 PM

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yelclap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nixweiss.gif" alt="" />What a great recipe, I am for sure gonna try this, as mine love there bml, would save so much waste and mess. Wonder if you throw in the meal worms, as my gliders won't even try them as much as I have tried????? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/29/03 11:30 AM

Hey, I might try that fruit smoothie myself (but not the veggie one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />). Anyway, can we put this somewhere permanent? Because I think it's a great idea. I've printed it out and placed in my glider books, but I lose things.

-Jackie
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/29/03 12:13 PM

Well, I made it and we tried it and they liked it so much that they will now not eat their BML in favor of it! Aaackk! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Picky lil critters..now here we go again...lol.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/29/03 02:09 PM

Bonzai, glad to hear your gliders like them. I'd try to feed the BML a little bit before feeding the fruits and veggies then. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Give them a chance to eat dinner before dessert. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I might be able to put it somewhere permanent, webpage or something. But till then it will be here in this forum, you'll just need to do a search for the title and it should bring it up (if it happens to get lost under other threads).
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/29/03 07:01 PM

I will, thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Thanks for the great idea with the slushies...lol..this was one mix the kiddo's didn't want to taste..lol. Have a good one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/29/03 07:50 PM

[:"blue"] Glider Greetings, Courtney: <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />

With the exception of the spinach and collard greens, the veggies that you are using are very similar to the ones found in the standard "mixed vegetable" packs found in all grocery stores. According to Bourbon, her BML mix has plenty of Ca to balance the excess P in the vegetables. It shouldn't be necessary to add any extra high Ca veggies.

Spinach and collard greens are very high in oxalic acid which is generally mentioned as being bad for glider diets.

V8 juice has a fair amount of tomato juice which is quite acidic and suggested for gliders in only limited amounts.

Have you run your veggie mix recipe past Bourbon to get her comments??
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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/29/03 11:19 PM

Hello Randy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I am aware that when feeding BML it isn't necessary to give high calcium veggies to make up for bad calcium veggies. Since it's already factored into the BML diet, that's one of the neat things about feeding BML, not having to worry about ratios! The MAIN reason those high calcium veggies were added into the mix was that my gliders really do like those two veggies, no other reason. However I also thought about other glider owners that do not feed BML when I decided to actually write down an actual recipe. Which in that case they would need a high cal. veggie or two to counteract the corn that is in there. Since I didn't make these specifically for the BML diet.

I have never heard of the oxalic acid issue... please post about that in another thread. I'm interested... as I haven't read about it before.

With the V8, since it is only a mixer (just enough added in order to help blend the veggies enough), there is a minimal amount of actual tomato juice in each serving, since there is also </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
JUICES OF CARROTS, CELERY, BEETS, PARSLEY, LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, SPINACH

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> in the V8 juice.

I had thought the reason tomatoes were not to be fed regularly is that it causes loose stools if too much is eaten (because of the acid content)... I have been watching my gliders closely and there hasn't been one glider that has had loose stools since they have been eating it. I really think the other veggies that are in the mix counteract the acid content of the tomatoes. I've been using this mix for about 3 months and I have not seen any ill effects in my gliders, in fact, since they are eating more fruits and veggies than they used to... they are more energetic and active. If I had seen any ill effects, I would definately have not posted this thread and my gliders would be back on their regular fruits and veggies in no time flat!

No I haven't run my veggie mix by Bourbon, she reads GC plenty, if she saw anything that would harm a glider she'd voice her opinion. And Bourbon, if you do see anything that concerns you please let me know, whether in a post or in email.

Right now I am talking with Lisa at Suncoast about some things with these mixes... she will then be talking to her vet Dr. C. There MIGHT be a new solution to the apple juice cubes in the Suncoast diet. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/30/03 02:14 AM

Rupert really loved his late-afternoon berry-melon gliderita. That's a wonderful way to show my glider that I love him and make sure he's eating right at the same time. Thanks for the recipe.

But what about the V-8? Now what do I do with the rest of the bottle? I'm certainly not going to drink that stuff!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/30/03 02:31 AM

LOL I have to feed 5 gliders each night, so my V8 juice goes pretty quickly. However... I'm sure there is an expiration date on the V8 juice, it will be fine in the fridge until then. So as long as you use it before the expiration date and it's kept in the fridge you should be good to go!
Posted By: Karin

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/30/03 03:19 AM

I tried the low sodium V8, and the glider's were so-so about the mix. Then I tried with baby carrot juice, and o boy did they love it! Since the one pair are corn only eaters with the mixed veggies, I am extremely happy they like this!

Karin
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/30/03 07:20 AM

[:"blue"] Glider Greetings, Courtney: <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />

Oxalic acid is a material that interferes with the absorption of calcium. I don't know very much about it and can't really add much to what has already been posted. Check out the GC SEARCH and you should come up with a dozen or so posts that will give you some information. There used to be a chart in the GC Diet LINKS showing the oxalic acid content for common veggies. Don't know if it is still there???
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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/30/03 05:23 PM

I just noticed that one of my glider books says broccoli gives them a tummy ache. Has anyone tried broc and found they were happy with it? Because that's almost always in mixed veggies. Will carrot juice be a good replacement for the V8, if we need to be concerned about the tomatoe juice?
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/30/03 06:01 PM

[:"blue"] Glider Greetings, Jackie: <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />

Since Courtney has had a good result with the V8 juice, I think you would be best to stick with that. Since there is already a pretty good dose of carrots in Courtney's recipe, I wouldn't be adding any more. Seems to me I remember reading too many carrots(whatever that might mean) can be a problem as well.
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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/30/03 06:18 PM

I will be looking into posting some different versions of these mixes soon enough. I have a few that I have been testing out, to see if they are as big of a success as the original. But so far so good on all of them... no loose stools, still eating everything, etc. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Broccoli is a very gassy food... if given too much, yes a glider can have a stomach ache from all the excess gas in it's system. However if in a mix with a lot of other veggies, in small dosage, it should be fine; just like the tomato juice in my current mix (it's mixed in with so many other things, the actual concentration of it in each serving isn't that great). <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumb.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 09/30/03 10:45 PM

Here's a little more on oxalic acid.

http://www.iguanaden.com/diet/oxalic.htm
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 10/01/03 12:59 AM

Thanks for that article Randy. I will probably be changing the amount of spinach and collard green in the mix to 1/2 a cup each, and replacing it with 1/2 a cup carrots and 1/2 a cup peas.

However I do have a thought, since spinich is high in calcium, but it produces acids that fight calcium... doesn't that just cancel it out? Or would the oxalic acid fight the calcium that is in the BML as well... I suspect so, but I'm just wondering... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 10/01/03 06:13 AM

Courtney:

I don't know. That's well beyond me. Maybe Glideroo might know???
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 10/01/03 07:37 AM

I'm glad that you guys have more of a clue about the ratios these babies need than myself. This mix started out sounding as easy as the BML mix itself.. this is getting complicated... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/19/03 08:20 AM

A super good fruit to add for calcium would be papaya. You could even throw some protein and more calcium in with some yogurt.

Courtney, any idea how many cubes this makes? Using a 1/8 cup measure?
Chey <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/19/03 02:56 PM

I feed frozen broccoli 1 night a week and haven't noticed any noxious fumes coming from SugarBaby's room. She absolutely LUUUUUUVS the broccoli heads! Thanks for the recipes but ******WARNING TO NEW MIXERS**** put the mix in icce cube trays! Otherwise you'll get a fruit brick that is IMPOSSIBLE to hack into. See the thread "question about fruit smoothies" fro the morbid details! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/roflmao.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/19/03 04:16 PM

K...gosh, I know this makes life easier on us to blend away their meals, and no doubt it's healthy for our sugarbabies...but what about their missing the enjoyment and ability to hold food and chew. I guess I just know I wouldn't like to eat all or most of my food in soft form. Maybe I just like to eat too much <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/roflmao.gif" alt="" /> They get such joy picking up their food and making those cute little noises while they are eating. No doubt, they love dinner time! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yelclap.gif" alt="" /> I love watching them pick up their food and munch away.

Any thoughts? Do you just feed the soft version when you don't have time to prepare the fresh? I'm definitely going to mix some up and have on hand...it's a great idea. I feed BML in the morning and fresh stuff at night.

Thanks for sharing!

Rhonda
Gizmo's Mom
Gizmo <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/littleglider.gif" alt="" />(1IP), Zoie <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/littleglider.gif" alt="" />, Samson <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/littleglider.gif" alt="" /> and Cheetos <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/littleglider.gif" alt="" />



Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/22/03 02:52 PM

Broccoli gives me a tummy ache too. I dont feed it to my glider
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/22/03 03:08 PM

I have always done the smoothie thing.
I put it and the BML in the freezer and when I feed it at night I stick it in microwave for 20 seconds then scrape it out with a spoon. It makes it easier to serve.
I dice up fruits too and just break them apart and the bowls are clean in the morning. I also use baby food for like rice and veggies mis instead of fruit juice. And applesauce for thinning too. I think that the juices are too high in sugar. I also use a lot of yogart for thinning too.
The brown cow stuff that is not too sweet.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/22/03 04:12 PM

I know this is an old thread... but I wanted to address the question that Courtney had asked.

The high calcium in the spinach (or other veggie) is a bad combination with the oxalic acid. In a way they cancel each other out, because one binds to the other... but in a bad way, they form crystals that lodge in your glider's kidneys.

Here's a direct quote from the article Randy cited:
"CAN THEY DO DAMAGE? When fed in large amounts for periods of time, Yes. OXALIC ACID is a strong acid and in LARGE amounts can be fatal. OXALATES (remember they are formed from the Oxalic acids) can form little crystals that don't dissolve. These crystals have very sharp edges which can irritate the digestive organs (stomach and kidney)and lead to kidney stones."

So over a long period of time, it's potentially very dangerous.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/22/03 04:47 PM

So Toni, what would be a better way to prepare these slushies in your opinion with that knowledge? I am going to pick up the ingredients for them today so that my glider sitter will have an easier time with them next week but I don't want to cause them any damage because of it...
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/22/03 11:18 PM

Traci, you can leave the spinach out entirely. The rest of the recipe should be fine! Or, just put a little bit in there. Maybe every 3rd batch or so. Mine weren't interested in spinach, frozen or fresh.
Chey <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/23/03 02:28 PM

Thanks Chey. One of mine loves spinach so I will add it sparingly. I tried the mixes last night and aside from having made WAY too much. I learned from the fruit mix to cut the veggie mix at least in half.

When I got up this morning, all of the BML was gone, all of the veggie mix was gone and the fruit mix was only eaten a little bit. I really thought they would go for the sweet stuff first.

This is going to make is so easy for my sitter next week!!!

Thanks again!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/23/03 08:41 PM

Traci, Glad to hear it works for you! Most gliders, contrary to the "sugar" in their name, don't prefer sweet stuff. Mine will eat veggies over fruits every time!
Glad to hear life is easier! And I'm sure your sitter will appreciate it!
Chey <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/23/03 09:14 PM

Traci, Courtney suggested "changing the amount of spinach and collard green in the mix to 1/2 a cup each, and replacing it with 1/2 a cup carrots and 1/2 a cup peas." It sounds like a good sub to me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumb.gif" alt="" /> I'd probably omit the collard greens all together, though, and replace it with carrots... that's just a personal preference.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/23/03 09:24 PM

Already did the 1/2 cup spinich and collard greens. Also had to replace the peaches with mango because they are out of season and all the frozen ones had something to preserve color in it. I will try it again tonight and hopefully the reaction will be as positive!!

Thanks.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/24/03 04:23 AM

Agreed Toni! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Also if you feel that you don't want to use spinach or collard greens at all... go ahead and substitute with another more common veggie (like carrots, peas or green beans).

Karin has been having great success with using 100% carrot juice in her mixes as opposed to V8 low sodium. If you can afford to buy the carrot juice (it's rather expensive)if your glider doesn't like the V8 go ahead and use it, I just wouldn't use as many actual carrots in the mix.

I believe I have mentioned before that if your glider absolutely hates a certain fruit or veggie... replace it with something they do like... but remember these mixes will allow you to throw in some things they normally wouldn't eat.

I also believe in variety... so I give my gliders REAL SOLID fruits and veggies AT LEAST 3 times a week. So they do get the stimulation they need.

I've been meaning to do an updated post... but time has escaped me recently. As soon as I get the chance I will post again with some new thoughts. However I'd like to add that I have reduced the amount of spinach and collard greens from the original recipe above... but my gliders are healthier than ever and are still cleaning their plates each night. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumb.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Karin

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/24/03 02:10 PM

Courtney is right, the carrot juice is very expensive, so I use the baby carrot juice. It's sold in the little bottles, so waste is not a factor...and that's always a good thing <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumb.gif" alt="" />.

Karin
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/24/03 03:49 PM

That's a really good point, Courtney... having some solid foods to eat (and play with) is important.

I'm intending to make up a fruit and veggie mix as soon as I buy smaller ice cube trays. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: cyndiekb

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/25/03 04:09 PM

I will try this when we get back from the hollidays. I get tired of throwing out fruit! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yelclap.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 11/25/03 10:50 PM

I couldn't find the baby carrot juice myself. They only had carrot/apple juice so I went for the expensive stuff.

They seem to love the veggie one and have been eating that all every night but they barely touch the fruit one at all. When I get back from the holiday, I will give them their fruits the old fashioned way but for now this is really the way to go with my sitter to make it much easier on her. (Even though I have four pages of glider instructions already... lol)
Posted By: cyndiekb

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 08/02/04 11:26 PM

Bumping for the new guys
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 08/03/04 01:33 AM

[:"magenta"] <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/multi.gif" alt="" />yay! i am so happy courtney posted, and so happy cyndie bumped up! i would be interested to know if bourbon has any changes/modifications she would make to this recipe, and how she feels about the oxalate issue. i was just thinking of buying mixed frozen fruits/vegs, and blending before serving. that way, they cannot pick anything out, but they still get the variety they need. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nixweiss.gif" alt="" />[/]
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 08/03/04 01:42 PM

yay! Me too Cyndie, thanks alot for bumping, this sounds fun!!!!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 08/03/04 10:00 PM

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/littleglider.gif" alt="" /> [:"magenta"]ok, i have a question about the fruit mix. i know the peach pits must be removed. but do i hafta remove all those seeds from the watermelon? could the seeds be toxic? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nixweiss.gif" alt="" /> [/]
Posted By: cyndiekb

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 08/03/04 10:24 PM

I removed them because if hard food is not good the seeds can't be any better.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Fruit Mix and Veggies Mix - 08/04/04 06:04 PM

This may be a bone-head question but I haven't tried the mix yet so... does having all their meal be kind of mushy make their bowels looser? I just know in prior posts I was warned that I needed to make sure they had fruits and veggies so that their potty was regular. All those that have been using it let me know. Thanks!
By the way, it seems like such a great idea, thanks!
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