Re: The healthy eating challenge!
Originally Posted by
OldGreyFox
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Thanks Bathsheba....
I think that instead of having things to pick at through the day, a proper meal would last longer, provide energy, and drive away those hunger pangs that have people reaching for the 'Nuts' Biscuits, dried fruit and other nibbles that are most certainly responsible for an overweight problem...
I agree, and what is worrying is the trend among mothers of young children these days to always take a little 'snack/treat' pack with them for their toddlers when going out anywhere. I'm not talking about going out for the day, when of course you'd need to have a packed lunch with you, but a trip to town for new shoes, or the weekly shop at the supermarket. These children are learning from a very young age that it's normal to have constant access to snacks - if they're tired, if they're miserable, if they're getting over excited, what's the solution? Give them a snack. I've seen this with young mums in my own family and know from them that it's pretty much the norm among their peer group.