Teacher says Pop Tarts are not a healthy snack
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Pop Tarts are garbage; why anyone buys them is beyond me.7
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cathydubepenner wrote: »@kimny72 ....gladly, he's a link to one of many articles on the subject.......http://livingtraditionally.com/top-5-popular-childrens-snacks-made-with-cancer-causing-petroleum-products/
no references to back up the assertation....woo science6 -
What really shocks me is that we're discussing the healthiness of a Pop Tart on a MFP forum. I would assume that people who are concerned for their own health enough to be an active member would already know how unhealthy these are and if not, be more open minded and accepting to admit they could make better choices.6
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Might be worth a read:
www.womensweekly.co.nz/relationships/parenting-and-family/how-to-destroy-your-kids-lives-218554 -
I am of the firm belief that no one food is unhealthy unless consumed in excess and that societies focus on demonizing food has lead to horrible relationships with food8
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cathydubepenner wrote: »@kimny72 ....gladly, he's a link to one of many articles on the subject.......http://livingtraditionally.com/top-5-popular-childrens-snacks-made-with-cancer-causing-petroleum-products/
That's not even close to what I was looking for, but thanks for responding.
You can find a bloggy site trying to sell you something that says just about anything will kill you. The internet is full of people trying to scare you into buying their products that will save you from the poisonous food supply.12 -
deannalfisher wrote: »cathydubepenner wrote: »@kimny72 ....gladly, he's a link to one of many articles on the subject.......http://livingtraditionally.com/top-5-popular-childrens-snacks-made-with-cancer-causing-petroleum-products/
no references to back up the assertation....woo science
I personally do noit need science to realize that a processed food is not as good for you as fruit & Veg....all these pro "Pop snackers" here are on MFP for a reason....because they arent happy or werent happy with the way they were.
We are counting cals, training...trying to get back on track and be healthy and we are sending our kids to school with a bunch of processed crap to eat.......2 -
deannalfisher wrote: »cathydubepenner wrote: »@kimny72 ....gladly, he's a link to one of many articles on the subject.......http://livingtraditionally.com/top-5-popular-childrens-snacks-made-with-cancer-causing-petroleum-products/
no references to back up the assertation....woo science
I personally do noit need science to realize that a processed food is not as good for you as fruit & Veg....all these pro "Pop snackers" here are on MFP for a reason....because they arent happy or werent happy with the way they were.
We are counting cals, training...trying to get back on track and be healthy and we are sending our kids to school with a bunch of processed crap to eat.......
yes, fruit and veg is healthier and should make up a good portion of your diet - but to say that they contain petroleum and carcenigeons - then yes, it is woo science if there is no evidence to back it up9 -
I haven't had a PopTart in years. I used to buy them for a treat when my daughter was little.
Thanks to this thread, I went grocery shopping yesterday and a box of the Raspberry Frosted jumped into my cart.
I took it home like a homeless kitten in a blizzard.
Thanks, MFP!23 -
deannalfisher wrote: »cathydubepenner wrote: »@kimny72 ....gladly, he's a link to one of many articles on the subject.......http://livingtraditionally.com/top-5-popular-childrens-snacks-made-with-cancer-causing-petroleum-products/
no references to back up the assertation....woo science
I personally do noit need science to realize that a processed food is not as good for you as fruit & Veg....all these pro "Pop snackers" here are on MFP for a reason....because they arent happy or werent happy with the way they were.
We are counting cals, training...trying to get back on track and be healthy and we are sending our kids to school with a bunch of processed crap to eat.......
There are plenty of people on the MFP forums who have lost 20, 50, even 100 lbs by eating a generally healthy diet but also including stuff like ice cream, beer, cupcakes, and Pop Tarts in moderation. Why can't you eat fruit & veg AND have a Pop Tart?
People don't become overweight by having a Pop Tart every once in awhile, they become overweight by eating too much of everything on a daily basis. And some of us believe that the idea that you can't eat any "bad" foods makes most people feel like they have no chance of ever being healthy, so why bother. Learning that I could be fit and healthy while not eating a "clean" diet but watching my portions was huge for me. I get plenty of veggies, whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats. I also have 3 pints of ice cream in my freezer, 2 open bags of Oreos on my counter, and an entire shelf of beer and diet soda in my fridge.11 -
This irritates me too. My son for 5 years every day took only 3 plain bread rolls for his lunch. No butter no filling no fruit. Nothing else. That's what he wanted and that's what he had. I made sure it was all balanced with a big healthy sustaining breakfast and after school tea / dinner etc . This teacher has no idea of what else your kid eats in a day. I bet some of those tucking into An apple and hummus dip are eating KFC for dinner!5
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This irritates me too. My son for 5 years every day took only 3 plain bread rolls for his lunch. No butter no filling no fruit. Nothing else. That's what he wanted and that's what he had. I made sure it was all balanced with a big healthy sustaining breakfast and after school tea / dinner etc . This teacher has no idea of what else your kid eats in a day. I bet some of those tucking into An apple and hummus dip are eating KFC for dinner!
What's wrong with KFC? Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein.1 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »This irritates me too. My son for 5 years every day took only 3 plain bread rolls for his lunch. No butter no filling no fruit. Nothing else. That's what he wanted and that's what he had. I made sure it was all balanced with a big healthy sustaining breakfast and after school tea / dinner etc . This teacher has no idea of what else your kid eats in a day. I bet some of those tucking into An apple and hummus dip are eating KFC for dinner!
What's wrong with KFC? Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein.
It's the F of KFC.6 -
Motorsheen wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »This irritates me too. My son for 5 years every day took only 3 plain bread rolls for his lunch. No butter no filling no fruit. Nothing else. That's what he wanted and that's what he had. I made sure it was all balanced with a big healthy sustaining breakfast and after school tea / dinner etc . This teacher has no idea of what else your kid eats in a day. I bet some of those tucking into An apple and hummus dip are eating KFC for dinner!
What's wrong with KFC? Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein.
It's the F of KFC.
If it's being eaten every day for dinner, that might become an issue. But there's nothing wrong with KFC (or any food, for that matter) in moderation.5 -
My last post on this absurdity. Why with all the choices in the world, would you want to argue about the validity of feeding your child a food like product loaded with xenoestrogens, Yellow #5, Red 40 and TBHQ????? If you don't know what these are, then I suggest you google it. If these even a hint of a problem with a food why would you risk a loved one's health? Then there's the bigger picture of teaching our children bad choices from good. It's our responsibility to be the adult and learn to say no to some things and offer a choice from better options. The end, I'm done, ultimately it's your family's well being you're impacting.5
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Motorsheen wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »This irritates me too. My son for 5 years every day took only 3 plain bread rolls for his lunch. No butter no filling no fruit. Nothing else. That's what he wanted and that's what he had. I made sure it was all balanced with a big healthy sustaining breakfast and after school tea / dinner etc . This teacher has no idea of what else your kid eats in a day. I bet some of those tucking into An apple and hummus dip are eating KFC for dinner!
What's wrong with KFC? Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein.
It's the F of KFC.
Shhhh... Don't tell but they sell it grilled too.4 -
cathydubepenner wrote: »I guess I side with the minority.Some of the ingredients in PopTarts are derived from petroleum and have proven to be carcinogenic in nature. The teacher's not specifically saying bring fruit - she's saying bring something healthy. I'm old school, I believe the teacher has every right to stipulate what is and isn't allowed in their classroom - especially if it's in the best interest of the student, which this clearly is. It's this type of attitude that has landed our country's children in the midst of a huge health crisis. Stop being a right fighter and do the right thing for your child.
Here Here.. i couldn't have said it better.
I my eyes it is a teachers job to educate......not just to get good grades but for life...and that means nutrition too.
I thnik parents & Teachers should communicate better with each other so that the kids benifit from a good and healthy lifestyle
I think the real issue is that everyone has different definitions of healthy. I could see a serving of granola on top of yogurt having just as much sugar as a pop tart. Unless you read labels very closely you would just assume that granola and yogurt is better than the other when really they both contain a grain, some fat(which may or may not be a good fat choice), some fake fruit flavouring, and a whole heap of sweetener. Probably a small amount of protein in the yogurt would be a bonus.
I had a row with our school last spring. Typically my kids pack a whole fruit, a veggie and ranch dip, crackers or a bread product, cheese, maybe a yogurt or pudding or a cookie if I have baked recently, possibly leftover meat, and or leftover supper in a thermos. Plus a water bottle. My youngest asked me if he could fill his water bottle with iced tea since most kids bring Gatorade, juices, and sometimes pop. I told him once a week I would be ok with that. His TA took it away from him. She told him that there was too much sugar in iced tea to bring to school. When he told me this(the fountain water at our school is so hard it is pretty much undrinkable) while chugging 3 glasses of water after getting off the bus I was angry! I called the principle and we had agood discussion. Then I put together An email for all the teachers about sugar content in all the drinks listed and included a breakdown of chocolate milk as well. Iced tea(the way it is listed on the powdered container) was in the bottom two for levels of sugar included. It was an education issue and that particular assistant makin assumptions.
So really, all the judgment on parenting choices here sucks! Kids learn to moderate because the parents teach them to. It sounds like the op is doing a great job teaching her kids what is a good choice for every day and what is a treat. Nobody should be stressing over treats because the Internet has deemed them "bad". And really in real life, what parent has not had a problem the night before or the morning of school because they realized that their shopping trip was planned for one day too late and the lunch box looks a bit sub par for a day??
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Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »This irritates me too. My son for 5 years every day took only 3 plain bread rolls for his lunch. No butter no filling no fruit. Nothing else. That's what he wanted and that's what he had. I made sure it was all balanced with a big healthy sustaining breakfast and after school tea / dinner etc . This teacher has no idea of what else your kid eats in a day. I bet some of those tucking into An apple and hummus dip are eating KFC for dinner!
What's wrong with KFC? Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein.
It's the F of KFC.
Shhhh... Don't tell but they sell it grilled too.
And for the record, hummus isn't exactly low cal or low fat, either. It's just trendy and pretentious.
Like quinoa and chia seeds.
Which are now apparently passe, too.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/88093154/forget-kale-and-chia-seeds-these-are-the-new-superfoods-for-2017
<Sigh> Who can keep up?2 -
Poptart Ingredients:
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, soybean and palm oil (with tbhq for freshness), sugar, cracker meal, contains two percent or less of wheat starch, salt, dried strawberries, dried pears, dried apples, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), citric acid, milled corn, gelatin, soybean oil, modified corn starch, caramel color, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, modified wheat starch, vitamin a palmitate, red 40, niacinamide, reduced iron, color added, turmeric extract, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), yellow 6, vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), blue 1.
TBHQ - tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone) - Both the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)[3] and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have evaluated TBHQ and determined that it is safe to consume at the concentration allowed in foods.[4] The FDA sets an upper limit of 0.02% of the oil or fat content in foods
Yellow 5 - may cause issues if you are an asthmatic or if you have an asprin intolerance - yet if you look at the ingredient list - no yellow 5 is listed...
Red 40 - FDA has reviewed and not banned it; the EU also allows it9 -
So I know I'm on the 12th page of comments so someone has probably already brought this up and also I'm probably going to get hate for siding with the teacher, but my two cents is that the teacher has to deal with your kid all day. A lot of kids, when they gorge on sugary foods go crazy, can't focus, have too much energy. And then they crash. This is one thing when they're playing outside and about to go to bed in a few hours but it's not a good way for them to be when they should be focusing on schoolwork.
Also if one kid has dessert as a snack, all the other kids will want it too.3
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