To change the kid's diet or not

BeingAwesome247
BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Recently I've been doing a lot of research on controlling certain conditions through diet instead of medication.
I have endometriosis and last year got weirded out by meat. So I started eating less and less meat but I was hungry so usually it got substituted with soy products or more breads and pastas.

Before you know it my symptoms have multiplied and my acne has become HORRIBLE. The occasional zit turned into constant, horrible break outs. This went on from March till present day.

While doing some research I found that endo-women should avoid soy, dairy, red meat, gluten, etc....
Similar foods were suggested to avoid to control acne (not a shocker - hormones - the two go hand in hand) along with peanut products

So I've been trying recently to avoid said products....however I have a young daughter who will be 6 in Feb....she's already developing little breast buds! I was mortified. The doctors aren't too concerned unless she starts growing hair in her underarms or pubic area.

My daughter loves fruits and veggies and chicken/fish etc....she doesn't like seasonings or dressings - basically I got really lucky. However, she's still a kid and she DOES like mac'n'cheese, poptarts, cereal, etc....

Now, the endo is something my grandmother & mother both had....chances are, so will my daughter.
Considering slowly eliminating the same foods from her diet that I'm trying to eliminate from mine.

Just wanted to bounce the idea off other people and get their thoughts

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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    I think that's an idea you should talk to your doctor about.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    I think that's an idea you should talk to your doctor about.

    Why do that when you have the vast medical knowledge of the MFP userbase at your fingertips
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    My mother and grandmother both had it.. I'm turning 30 and still no sign of it for me. It's not a given your daughter will inherit it. Don't restrain her diet of good food...
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Food intolerances run in the mother's side of my family. It's something we have recently discovered, and a few of us have been tested now. There are 15 foods I should avoid (you can see them on my profile).

    I also have a heavily autistic cousin, and we have found in our research that food intolerances and autism are linked.

    I'm not surprised at all that certain foods are having an effect on your Endo. I would suggest speaking to a homeopath or naturopath to get a food intolerance blood test done. If you are covered by any insurance or group benefits from work, it should be covered!

    I can tell you, it was the best thing I have ever done!!!

    Edit to add: The test works on children as well.
  • emily356
    emily356 Posts: 318 Member
    I def agree with taking the soy out immediately!! As long as you got her to drink/eat a suitable dairy alternative such as almond or cocnut milk for calcium, There is no harm in taking any of that out of her diet.
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    My doctor just wanted to put me on pills and thanks to my lovely insurance restrictions - finding a new one that doesn't just push pills on people isn't really all that feasible.

    And define "good food" hahaha
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    I def agree with taking the soy out immediately!! As long as you got her to drink/eat a suitable dairy alternative such as almond or cocnut milk for calcium, There is no harm in taking any of that out of her diet.

    Yea, soy was removed back in March actually haha
  • samblanken
    samblanken Posts: 369 Member
    Leafy greens are a great source of calcium - spinach - broccoli etc. You don't have to consume milk or any other milk alternatives like soy milk to get the calcium you need.
  • Farburnfred
    Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
    I have endo too and for me the biggest factor is wheat the secondary is sugar.

    I would not be changing the diet of your daughter pre puberty. If the endo is genetic it's too late to change her genes but you and she can work out what helps and hinders if she develops problems. I have a DD too and really really hope she doesn't have to suffer like I have.

    Make sure she is active and has a healthy diet.
  • liesevanlingen
    liesevanlingen Posts: 508 Member
    Soy contains massive amounts of estrogen. That could be why your hormones are going haywire. Too much soy has actually caused men to develop breasts, in some cases. I'd decrease the amount I eat and monitor your daughter's intake, because that could be causing both your skin issues and her early development. But, yes, do talk to your doctor, or maybe a qualified nutritionist.
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    I think you have an opportunity to help your daughter begin your life in a healthy lifestyle so she doesn't have to struggle like you. My mom always said kids are kids and I managed to put on almost an extra 100 lbs. There is nothing nutritious about pop tarts and mac n chz. Eating those foods make you like healthy food less and crave more and more of the processed stuff- that'll continue for her whole life. I think its a great idea to change it out now and instill nutritional knowledge at an early age.
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    Have you considered a naturopath?
  • auntdeedee87
    auntdeedee87 Posts: 706 Member
    My Mom had Endo. I don't.
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    I think you have an opportunity to help your daughter begin your life in a healthy lifestyle so she doesn't have to struggle like you. My mom always said kids are kids and I managed to put on almost an extra 100 lbs. There is nothing nutritious about pop tarts and mac n chz. Eating those foods make you like healthy food less and crave more and more of the processed stuff- that'll continue for her whole life. I think its a great idea to change it out now and instill nutritional knowledge at an early age.

    Kinda where I'm headed with it....I'm not a food nazi with her by any means....we're doing trick or treating haha there will be limits but standard few pieces b/c you'll get a stomach ache otherwise ;)

    Plus....like I said she genuinely LIKES fruits and veggies. She HATES when I season meat - refuses to eat it....likes it plain.
    Will happily snack on carrots sticks and apple slices.
    Breakfast is the hardest meal b/c she's not all that hungry at first but I have to have her eat something and that's where the habit of pop tarts started.
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    I have endo too and for me the biggest factor is wheat the secondary is sugar.

    I would not be changing the diet of your daughter pre puberty. If the endo is genetic it's too late to change her genes but you and she can work out what helps and hinders if she develops problems. I have a DD too and really really hope she doesn't have to suffer like I have.

    Make sure she is active and has a healthy diet.

    I'm not concerned about her weight....perfectly healthy weight for her age & height
    Loves dancing around and even has a Barbie workout video and hannah montana dance dvd :laugh:

    She did start crying to me after the Dr's appt "mommy I don't want those things! I don't wanna grow up"
  • MsNewBooty83
    MsNewBooty83 Posts: 985 Member
    i think as long as shes getting all her vits and nutrients she needs in a day, it doesnt really matter what foods you give here to get there. i also think it might be easier for you to avoid those foods if they arent in ur house. treats dont hurt in moderation, i think yyou got this ,sounds like u know ur stuff. iif ur reeeeally concerned talk to ur doc, but teaching her good eating habits can never be a bad thing!

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