Comments on: When There’s A Vegetarian Child In The Family

By: Suzi

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:47:16 +0000

In reply to Suzi.

I wanted to update my comment because alot of people mistake PKU as eating a vegetarian diet.
A vegetarian diet replaces meat with other protein sources such as tofu…etc
PKU diet restricts ALL proteins…so it really is a highly restricted diet…please don’t mistake vegetarian diets and pku diets…could be dangerous for a pku patient.
When the PKU diet is followed …a terrific life is had by the patient.

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By: Suzi

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 21:32:51 +0000

Hi Eva and Mia
This was really interesting to see today…
There is a family I am very close to…2 of the 8 siblings have PKU
They are in their 40’s now…thriving!
My friend(I consider her sister) Viv even has a 7 year old son.
They have followed the PKU diet their whole lives..Kuvan…etc and have done so well…wonderful to see Mia is cooking and developing things she likes to eat.
WTG

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By: Julie

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 03:44:57 +0000

Mia ROCKS! I can’t wait to try your potato tacos recipe, yummy! I know you will be successful in your future chef ventures! XOXO Thanks Eva for a great interview and for making people aware of PKU by showcasing a very talented and awesome young lady!

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By: Molly

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:17:44 +0000

Wow, thanks for all the great info Mia (and Eva)!!

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By: Anne

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:03:40 +0000

I am not a vegetarian but my dad is so I’ve become accustomed to eating non-meat entrees over the years…and my husband likes to eat them with me, which makes dinner prep so much easier! I will definitely add Mia’s potato taco recipe to my rotation. They sound (and look) delicious! What a talented young lady she is – she has a bright future as a chef!

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By: Victoria

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:36:31 +0000

I always say that I can easily transition to a full vegetarian. I just prefer that type of food over meats more. Great interview Eva. She sounds like am awesome young lady with a very level head on her. Only great things in her future.

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By: crystal

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 22:44:41 +0000

I had a health scare last year and now eat like a vegetarian 80% of the time ( if I could fine a good substitute for bacon and chicken wings I would be one 100%.
Thanks for sharing the recipe – I can’t wait to try it

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By: Angela

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:20:47 +0000

Here is a great recipe for vegetarian coconut curry:
Jasmine Rice
1 package extra firm tofu, cut into slices (or you can get the cubed tofu)
3 Bell peppers (varied colors) diced (I like orange, red, and yellow)
1 Red onion diced
1 sweet potato diced (Or a bag of pre-diced frozen organic sweet potatoes, Trader Joes)
Coconut milk (3 cans, NOT LITE)
2 Limes
1 bunch Cilantro
Honey (smidge)
Salt to taste
1 Garlic clove chopped
Soy sauce
Green or red curry paste
Instructions:
Cook rice according to package
Pat tofu dry and marinate 10 minutes in soy sauce. Drain soy sauce and pat dry again.
Sauté veggies and onions in pan with olive oil or coconut oil, season with a tbsp of curry paste.
Separately Sauté tofu in a little olive oil or coconut oil, 3 minutes each side, set aside to drain on paper towels.
Add coconut milk to sautéed veggies- I use just the top cream part, as it makes the curry creamier. You can skim the top cream off from the rest of the milk.
Mix in salt to taste, garlic, and a little bit of honey.
Simmer on low for 5-10 minutes and recheck to see if it needs more salt or curry.
Squeeze in 1 lime and add cilantro
Serve over cooked jasmine rice and tofu.

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By: Jenn

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:49:48 +0000

Great interview. I am a vegetarian now, I dabbled in it as a kid but it was really hard when you aren’t the one doing the cooking and grocery shopping. I admire Mia’s ingenuity.

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By: Sara Palacios

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:32:05 +0000

As a vegetarian myself, I greatly appreciate this post! Kudos to you for offering alternative mindsets. Thank you, Eva!

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