MORE Undercover Veggies
Several parents and other caregivers asked for more ideas for adding more fruits, veggies, and other healthy foods to the diet their loved one diagnosed with autism. Let’s look at some ideas for sneaking veggies into the daily routine.
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SPECIFIC STRATEGY. BLENDING IN: You can disguise the taste and texture of veggies giving them a whir in the blender, then stirring a bit of the pureed nutritional powerhouses into spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, meatloaf, stew, soup, or other dishes. You can even stir some into catsup or mix with ranch dressing for a cracker dip. Pick just one vegetable or a combination of several. All of these are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants that make a big impact on long-term health: zucchini squash, tomatoes, red bell peppers, broccoli, green onions with tops, spinach, summer squash, green beans, green peas, carrots, cucumbers, and others. You can use fresh or cooked veggies for this undercover assignment + STEALTHY STEPS: This kind of change in diet can best be accomplished if the changes are introduced without fanfare and in very small increments that might be unnoticeable. None of us are very agreeable when routines are changed and when new foods are forced into our diets. Autism just magnifies the issue, so be stealthy in your approach. + IMPORTANT: If you have an aversion to a certain vegetable, KEEP YOUR OPINIONS TO YOURSELF! When I was a little girl, I remember my dad saying something about not liking any vegetable that had a shiny purple skin like eggplant. He said that over 45 years ago, and I have never tasted eggplant!! So, remember, keep your dislikes to yourself, Make changes gradually and without fanfare, and disguise veggies by blending them and adding to spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, meatballs, macaroni and cheese, soup, catsup, grilled cheese sandwiches, and other favorites.
NOTE TO LISTENERS AND READERS: I am Cathy Knoll, a board certified music therapist and long-time friend of many folks with autism. At FAQautism.com we are committed to providing free, practical, everyday tips for making life better for people with autism. You can click on a button to send me an email with your thoughts or challenging situations or innovative solutions. Check out our website for a wealth of ideas and a glimpse into the world of autism. www.FAQautism.com
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