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Offline oliversmommy

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So I'm struggling w/ how to add healthy fats to my DS's diet since he can't have fish, peanuts or tree nuts.  I do cook w/ healthy oils, and sometimes I can get DS to eat avocado on sandwiches, but I'd love other suggestions/ideas on what I could feed him. . .

TIA!  :)

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My first thought was avocado.  My next thought is yogurt.  Get a full fat (2%) yogurt which my DS loves.  I think even if you get the children's greek ones the fat content is higher.



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Flax seed is loaded with healthy fats  ;)
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Chia seeds? you can make up thing like chia puddings and such too. Other seeds like sunflower are good. Are almonds tree nuts? They are also a good source and you can use almond meal in things...
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Does he react to coconut? It's not considered a "tree nut" the way things like almonds and walnuts and pecans are, and coconut oil is AWESOME!

Also, animal fats: lard, tallow, chicken fat. Dark meat chicken and bacon FTW!

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"tree nut" the way things like almonds

oops- ok, so no almond meal then...

Butter (as in actual butter) melted into things is another option.
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Well, technically almonds are "drupes," not true nuts, but can be allergens all the same. (They're the only nuts I *am* allergic to!)

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eggs or enriched eggs (hens are fed with flaxseed or other high fat leading to higher omega-3 in the eggs)
edamame - soybeans
olive oil


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BTW, olive oil mixed into guacamole - YUM!

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This sort of thing could be useful - they do a mix with chia seeds and flax and pumpkin I think.
http://www.linwoodshealthfoods.com/uk/shop/milled-organic-flaxseed.html
You could bake it into things or just sprinkle on yoghurt, into a smoothie etc.

Mayonnaise could be an easy one too.
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Thanks so much for the great suggestions ladies!  :) :) :)  Can't wait to try them!