Consumer Reports on Kid's Cereals - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

PhotoChick · 10-11-2008, 03:33 PM

I thought this was an interesting article, but I particularly loved this part:

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But other option, and perhaps a better one, would be to introduce the concept of moderation to children. The more we label foods as "good" and "bad", the more we set kids up to struggle with food issues and understanding how to recognize their nutritional needs. Is a cup a day of Cocoa Pebbles going to ruin someone's life? Probably not. But there has to be a balance somewhere. Maybe the best way to reinforce healthy eating habits with children is to encourage them to eat a variety of foods all along the spectrum, and to work that sugar high off through good old-fashioned exercise. For no kid should miss out on a nice spoonful of Frosted Flakes with cold, cold milk. For there are some things in life that are truly grrrrrreat, and cereal is one of them.

I'm such a huge believer in eliminating the concept of "good" and "bad" from our food and diet vocabulary. I love the way this is expressed.

Oh, and the article is here:
http://jezebel.com/5062143/not-so-gr...sugary-cereals

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rubbytummy · 10-11-2008, 03:45 PM

Great article! I grew up without sugar cereals so I've never seen the appeal, but I often think about where I'm going to draw lines with my kids about what they put in their bodies. (Also, I'm glad to see Honey Nut Cheerios fell in the "very good" category -- yum!)

cakses · 10-11-2008, 04:18 PM

I figured Kix, Life and Cheerios were on the good list. The government allows those cereals on programs like WIC.

I didn't know about Honey Nut Cheerios though.

julie99s · 10-11-2008, 04:22 PM

Oh dear, I still walk by Count Chocula at the grocery store and think, I MUST HAVE. I grew up on sugary stuff, and all the sugary cereals I ate as a kid taste way different now. Either my taste buds have changed, or their formula has.

I love that they're saying moderation and not "Yes" and "Do NOT". I really, truly believe moderation is the key to everything. "Good" and "bad" are so black and white.

JulieJ08 · 10-11-2008, 10:43 PM

When I was growing up, we were only allowed to have sugary cereals on Sabbath morning, and in a special bowl. No seconds.