My baby food diet tip...
scon37
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Here's a food tip: I had a wisdom tooth out a couple of weeks ago and could only eat soft food for the first few days. That's when I discovered some baby food (particularly the fruit puree stuff) is nutritious, delicious and low calorie. So I still sporadically eat it! Like if I don't have time to make a breakfast smoothie then I'll grab "Ella's kitchen: blueberry and banana baby brekkie". Or if I'm having 3pm slump cravings I'll grab "Ella's kitchen: sweet potato, pumpkin and apple puree". It fills the gap and is quick, handy food. #BabyFoodDiet
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Nooo thanks, I'll skip it!0
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OmgodG NO!
Just no
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63 calories for a pack weighing 120g and designed for a 4 month old
1g protein
Less than 0.5g fat
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Ha ha. I still eat meals, particularly lunch and dinner (I'm not a big breakfast person so sometimes I do have baby food for brekkie) but it's instead of junk food or snacking.
And some of the fruit puree ones are yummy! No joke! It's not too different to a fruit smoothie really. But it's really handy to grab on the go. Where in the past I've had grabbed crisps or chocolate. Now in getting vitamins in the form of pureed fruit!0 -
I don't mind baby food, I still crave cerelac from time to time (which I also discovered after an oral surgery), I just can't justify the price of having it more often. Baby food is not convenient, it's generally expensive - especially if you are having it in adult portions. If you are having only one pack for a snack, a microwaved cinnamon apple would be less expensive and still handy for nearly the same volume.
It's great that you have found something you enjoy, it's just not worth basing a whole diet on it.0 -
Economically you'd be better making a smoothie or puree
But if it works for you go for it
(Just don't talk about it in RL too often mk?
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My friends think I'm really weird when I do this, but ever since I was in middle school and a friend introduced me to it, I've been having baby food fruit purees for snacks sometimes...
They are really nice tasting and the ones I eat only have fruit in them, no sugar added. But kinda embarrassing if you do it in public, so I don't know if I can recommend it... 0 -
Not healthy for babies, not healthy for YOU! 0
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i used to love the baby bananas but then they started mixing it with another fruit and it wasnt good anymore.
my grandma (who raised me) would always get me a jar or two when she went to the grocery store LOLOL0 -
Ella's kitchen makes adult pouches. You can find them in the applesauce or the snack aisle depending on the store at Target. They are a little bigger quantity I think and not marketed as baby food which will earn you far fewer strange looks 0
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I enjoy apple or other fruit purees, but I get mine from the same isle that has the jarred peaches and such - they are more marketed towards 10-13 year olds which means I still get some weird looks eating my tub/pouch of apple puree 0
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Well, it is food.
When my dd was a baby I didn't buy commerical prepared baby food. I pureed foods myself and froze them in individual portions for later. I don't get the attraction of eating pureed food unless you have a medical condition but you can easily prepare a batch yourself for less money.0 -
Whisky tango foxtrot !
No! This are made for small children to intrusive the baby food is supposed to be the "in beyween" bottles and doodS children also solid food. They require less calories. Skip the baby food for you and eat "real food", not the pieces stuff.
On a side you said you you'll0 -
I think I would much rather blend something up myself that pay such a high cost for baby food. Plus...it's baby food. Not for me.0
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Wasn't this a Tracey Anderson thing a few years ago?
Anyway, it sounds like a rather expensive way to eat a tiny amount of something really bland!0 -
Wasn't this a Tracey Anderson thing a few years ago?
Anyway, it sounds like a rather expensive way to eat a tiny amount of something really bland!
That's what I was thinking.
My mouth can make a puree of a 30-cent banana really fast! Apples and pears, too! And they're even pre-portioned! ; )0 -
OP - sounds like you found something that works or you, congrats and good luck!0
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I'd focus on the applesauce aisle and the many different flavor combos.
But even then, I would rather eat the actual whole fruit than a ground up version.0 -
Sorry-saw I didn't complete my thought before posting.
If you like the fruit baby food, why not try your own purée, canned fruit is always good and not expensive (at least where I live). You could also buy apple sauce with cinnamon. Some even come in their own "squeezable" containers. Is it the consistency or the taste you like the most?
If it is the, you should maybe looking into fruit dishes. If it the consistency you can look into your own purée with what ever you want to put on it.
Baby/infant formula can be really really expensive. Buying it for two people instead of just the toddler can get potentially lead to malnourishment. I know you said you eat real meals during the day, but skip the baby food. It's called "baby sitting".0 -
I love baby food bananas. I'll get them once in awhile as a snack.
I also like the dried oatmeal stuff that you reconstitute with milk. But I don't eat it anymore because it tastes best with a boatload of sugar mixed in.
Baby food veggies/fruit is no different than no sugar added applesauce. It's just the fruit/veggies cooked down and pureed. The OP didn't say it's the only thing she eats, and if it was who cares as long as she eats a healthy number of calories? And as far as the cost, who cares as long as she's not picking your pocket to pay for it?0 -
Too little protein and too much sweetness for me. I'll pass, thank you.0
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Thanks all for your comments. I didn't realise this would be so divisive and controversial when I created this thread! To try to answer some of your comments:
1. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who does this!
2. I'm not "basing my whole diet" on baby food! As i explained in my original post, this is for snacks on the go, not all day long! Not to replace meals, but more to get me through the 3pm slump, etc. Have you ever had a hunger pang on the go and grabbed the nearest snack to get you by? This is a much better solution!
3. To the person who couldn't justify the cost (@amusedmonkey): how much do you spend per week on Starbucks coffee or similar / alcohol / take-out food / eating or drinking out? I usually eat one or two baby food sachets a day. They are only a snack so portion size is fine. In my local supermarket they cost €1.45 each. That's total daily cost of less than €3. I don't drink coffee so NEVER waste money on an overpriced Starbucks (or similar ) cappuccino; I don't smoke; I'm off alcohol for Jan but don't drink much anyway. When I think of how much people spend on their daily Starbucks ritual or on things like pizza, beer and cigarettes, I don't think anybody in their right mind could criticise the money I spend in baby food to help me get healthy!
4. To the person who suggested I microwave an apple / make a smoothie ... these are for snacks on the go or in the office. I work long hours and have a demanding job. often I barely have time to grab lunch. These are a great emergency food when there simply isn't the time nor the facilities to just whizz up a smoothie! I don't know about your office, but there's no smoothie maker in mine!
5. I don't have kids! I only started this when I had my wisdom tooth out as was struggling to find soft food. I'm lactose and soya intolerant which massively reduced my choices
6. @happyfeetrebel1 : Thanks for the tip about Ella's adult pouches!
7. Just sharing my tip. Everybody has different tastes. I fully understand it's not for everybody! Though the ones I eat are basically like smoothies.
Anyways, I'm looking forward to a nice healthy salmon dinner this evening. @amusedmonkey : I hope that's not too extravagant in your eyes
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This was a very popular eating disorder not too long ago. I haven't heard as much about it lately - too much noise from the MLM scams I guess...0
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Not weighing in as to whether you should or should not have baby food as a snack but I did want to let you know they sell fruit purees in soft packs they probably would be less conspicuous if you have them in public. I think I've seen fruit purees in the baby aisle and other brands in the regular produce aisle meant for adults. Same thing. 0
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Well, it is food.
When my dd was a baby I didn't buy commerical prepared baby food. I pureed foods myself and froze them in individual portions for later. I don't get the attraction of eating pureed food unless you have a medical condition but you can easily prepare a batch yourself for less money.
I did this too. You can make a ton of food for dirt cheap! I very rarely bought baby food.
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Thanks all for your comments. I didn't realise this would be so divisive and controversial when I created this thread! To try to answer some of your comments:
3. To the person who couldn't justify the cost (@amusedmonkey): how much do you spend per week on Starbucks coffee or similar / alcohol / take-out food / eating or drinking out? I usually eat one or two baby food sachets a day. They are only a snack so portion size is fine. In my local supermarket they cost €1.45 each. That's total daily cost of less than €3. I don't drink coffee so NEVER waste money on an overpriced Starbucks (or similar ) cappuccino; I don't smoke; I'm off alcohol for Jan but don't drink much anyway. When I think of how much people spend on their daily Starbucks ritual or on things like pizza, beer and cigarettes, I don't think anybody in their right mind could criticise the money I spend in baby food to help me get healthy!
Not much. I don't do starbucks, don't like alcohol, order takeout maybe 2-3 times a year and I only eat and drink out in a social setting, but that's beside the point. I wouldn't justify it for myself because there are plenty of quick, easy and convenient options for a passing snack (now special snacks are a different story) which makes baby food on a regular basis not worth it for me. I was sharing my personal experience and opinion on the matter, and I apologize for using the pronoun "you". It was meant as a generalized "you" to pass along an idea. I personally don't think there is anything wrong with having baby food if that's what you like for snacks. I think the word "diet" is what got some people confused (me included) where you meant using baby food in your diet but it was reminiscent of the good old "baby food diet" fad where a whole diet was based on it.0 -
WIC paid for alot of baby food for my son but he hates it! We have a drawer full so ocasionally I'll eat one... They're pretty low cal and taste good. Makes a decent snack! And I'd rather eat them than throw them away...0
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Snacks that you can "grab and go" and eat at the office: an apple, a banana, a clementine, a cheese stick, a granola bar, 100 calorie packs of almonds, hummus with pretzels (they come packaged together now, to grab & go).....
Hmm....notice I didn't mention baby food?0 -
I don't eat soft baby food, but I do buy the Gerber Graduates Veggie Puffs. They taste like cheetos/chips but have far fewer calories. It's a nice crunch treat.0
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Banana baby food is yum. Also banana / blue berry too. XD0
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