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Encourage kids to eat healthily...why is it more expensive to do so!

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Anagram Thu 06-Sept-12 15:38:51

"far cheaper to fill with junk food." Well, I suppose so if all you're giving them is Monster Munches, cheese strings and Mars Bars!
What's wrong with home-made sandwiches with healthy fillings, some proper cheese and an apple or banana - or both?

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JO4 Thu 06-Sept-12 15:05:25

glammanana it can be done, as your DD shows. Well done her. smile

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 06-Sept-12 14:58:54

Don't forget you can get some great tips on healthy eating on a budget (for all the family including fussy kids) in our webchat with Bernadine Lawrence www.gransnet.com/forums/food/1193503-Cheap-eats-live-webchat-with-Bernadine-Lawrence-Weds-12-Sept-1-2pm

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glammanana Thu 06-Sept-12 14:55:36

My DD finds it more expensive to fill lunch boxes with what is called "junk food" than to fill them with her own baking,the two litttle ones have a hot breakfast before school which takes them through to lunch,they will then have a wrap or sandwich filled with chicken or bacon/mayo/cress tec and fruit with a homemade cake of some kind.Far cheaper than crisps and chocolate bars and much healthier.She does a bake every week and also goes to work and runs a home on her own,takes a Sunday school and is involved with teaching mums how to budget their finances,so she does have a busy lifestyle.

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lynne Thu 06-Sept-12 14:28:25

From government to our Jamie we are advised to fill the kids lunch boxes etc with healthy snacks ....such and expensive option for families on a tight budget...far cheaper to fill with junk food. BOGOF's in the supermarket are always a less healthy option whether it be snack or meal.
So although willing many parents can't afford to. ....before Jamie comes back with throw it in the pan with a bit of this herb and that they don't have time to working fulltime

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