prepackaged meals (i.e.lean cuisine, smart ones)

Lulzaroonie

I don't even remember the last time I had a pre-packaged meal.
I don't eat them for a couple of reasons;
1 - it is cheaper by a long way to go to a grocer, and buy fresh vegetables and fruit. That way you're sure of what you're children are eating, and the money you save by making the meals can go towards getting better food.
2 - you can never be sure of the quality of the food you are getting. How would you know? All you're seeing is the end result, not the primping and god knows what that happens to it before you lay it down on your table.
3 - salt. Salt is fine in a diet, its recommended in fact and is a mineral. But salt is said to be one of the worst offenders for aiding in weight gain. Too much salt makes the body retain water, causing bloating and swelling.

I would agree with the other people who said that cooking batch meals is really helpful and easy. You can do so many things, chillis, soups, pies, and all you need to do is heat them up again.

I understand that having 5 children must be hard sometimes, but I think it would be a lot harder if they started gaining lots of weight or developed health issues.
My mum was a single parent, and had a full time job, and still found the time to make home made meals. You know when people say "nothing beats my mothers cooking"? That.

jenilla1

...Simply because its an easy go to food that can be ready in minutes. I'm a mom of 5 and getting them fed is extremely hectic...

I don't know much about those processed meals because I never eat them, but I'm slightly confused. Are you feeding this to the kids for convenience or is it just for you? Because if you are cooking for them anyway, but eating these frozen meals, why don't you just eat what you're cooking instead? So much easier. You're cooking healthy for them, right? Just make sure you eat within your calories and you should be ok. I'm not inclined to ever cook separate meals for different family members. :flowerforyou:

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