My Kid is a Damn Nutter

[Queen of the Ryche]

Wow, clod! What are the odds? I am so pleased that the world is finally realizing there are people out there with DAILY special needs. How is the little Fob? And how are you?

[Jill]

I commend you for all the work you're doing to help your son.

I'd like to offer a food option that you may not have discovered in your quest for gluten-free foods -- kasha, aka buckwheat groats.

• Buckwheat is grown totally without pesticides or herbicides.
• Buckwheat is a fruit and unrelated to wheat. . .
• Buckwheat products are safe for celiac sufferers.

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For people who struggle with wheat allergies and gluten intolerance, buckwheat is ideal. It has plenty of protein and B vitamins and is rich in phosphorus, potassium, iron, and calcium.

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More here.

And especially since you've taken him off milk products, another great aspect of kasha is that, [r]ich in potassium and calcium, buckwheat works with sodium to regulate the body's waste balance and builds and maintains strong bones and teeth.

Kasha is really quick and easy to cook, has a wonderful nutty flavor and smells like popcorn when you're cooking it, so it might really appeal to kids. I don't follow the directions on the box, but have created my own kasha pilaf recipe, though if your kids have any objections to onions and/or mushrooms, it's easy to just leave those things out and make just plain kasha. There are more recipes here.

Wishing you all the best!