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Mac n Cheese for breakfast ?

Goodie2shoes — Tue, 02 May 2023 00:40:43 GMT

Just wondering who thinks this is a healthy breakfast for a child under 8 yrs old or any child. I understand if it's the only thing available because of a unfortunate situation a family is in leaving them no choice. Not trying to be judgemental and if it's the only thing available in a situation I understand because the child has to eat but if it's just because a parent or care giver doesn't want to take the time to fix a healthy breakfast I think it's not a good thing.

What do you think?

Re: Mac n Cheese for breakfast ?

Trinity11 — Tue, 02 May 2023 00:46:21 GMT

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
Just wondering who thinks this is a healthy breakfast for a child under 8 yrs old or any child. I understand if it's the only thing available because of a unfortunate situation a family is in leaving them no choice. Not trying to be judgemental and if it's the only thing available in a situation I understand because the child has to eat but if it's just because a parent or care giver doesn't want to take the time to fix a healthy breakfast I think it's not a good thing.
What do you think?

I never judge parents and what they feed their child. Some kids are picky eaters and parents do their best. Most breakfasts I fixed were picked at. And it is rare to find a healthy breakfast except maybe oatmeal. And my kids gagged on it. Eggs are condemned for high cholesterol and toast is a carbohydrate with no protein. At least macaroni and cheese has some energy (calories) and a little protein.

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Scooby Doo — Tue, 02 May 2023 00:46:41 GMT

It's not healthy at any time of day, but some kids are such picky eaters that it's difficult to get anything in them. I'd rather have them eat that than go to school hungry.

My friend's son would only eat ramen noodles, so that's what he had. He grew out of it.

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D Kay — Tue, 02 May 2023 00:56:36 GMT

Not ideal but probably better than cereal loaded with sugar.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:00:49 GMT

At one point when I was a child I hated all breakfast food. My mom was so frustrated she finally let me have chicken noodle soup. I was a bit of a picky eater, but eventually I moved on to toast dipped in V-8 juice. LOL It's funny, but I'm still not crazy about breakfast, but I'll eat a banana or some yogurt.

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pupwhipped — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:31:23 GMT

Oh my, could I tell some sad breakfast tales. Maybe I will.

I had a wonderful gem of a Mother and she took great care of me in so many ways...I adored her and she me! But I could be a real brat when it came to breakfast. I didn't want it and I wasn't gonna eat it. Yep, BRAT!!! So back in the late fifties and early sixties my morning meal consisted mostly of either Hostess cupcakes, Twinkies, or a delicious bag of Fritos....all usually washed down with an iced cold Dr. Pepper. 😲😲😲😲😲

Yep, I made it through and lived to tell about it. My poor mother just wanted to get something in my tummy before she dropped me at school. But OMG, the horror of it all! FWIW, I haven't had a Hostess cupcake, Twinkie, or Dr. Pepper in well over fifty years. But boy do I still love a good Frito! 😋

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paixmcdao — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:03:29 GMT

Judgemental

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Still Raining — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:03:48 GMT

Lots of salt and fat, no fiber, but at least some protein.

Could be much worse. Cold cereal loaded with sugar? Pastry? Sugar filled breakfast bar?

Re: Mac n Cheese for breakfast ?

elated — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:05:51 GMT

I don't think there is anything wrong with Mac and Cheese for breakfast..You are talking about an 8 year old child. There is no designated breakfast food. Some people have sandwiches, cold pizza etc. If it has some nourishment that's what is important for a child.

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:07:21 GMT

@Goodie2shoes Give us some ideas of what you think is a healthy breakfast for a child.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:09:00 GMT

@Goodie2shoes You actually DO sound judgmental.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:09:33 GMT

@elated I agree.

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PA Mom-mom — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:13:50 GMT

@Goodie2shoes 40 years ago, my pediatrician told me, get calories in them. If it's cookies, so be it. (not soda) I think mac and cheese can hold its own with froot loops.

Re: Mac n Cheese for breakfast ?

gidgetgh — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:10:22 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
Oh my, could I tell some sad breakfast tales. Maybe I will.

I had a wonderful gem of a Mother and she took great care of me in so many ways...I adored her and she me! But I could be a real brat when it came to breakfast. I didn't want it and I wasn't gonna eat it. Yep, BRAT!!! So back in the late fifties and early sixties my morning meal consisted mostly of either Hostess cupcakes, Twinkies, or a delicious bag of Fritos....all usually washed down with an iced cold Dr. Pepper. 😲😲😲😲😲

Yep, I made it through and lived to tell about it. My poor mother just wanted to get something in my tummy before she dropped me at school. But OMG, the horror of it all! FWIW, I haven't had a Hostess cupcake, Twinkie, or Dr. Pepper in well over fifty years. But boy do I still love a good Frito! 😋

@pupwhipped - I feel so much better now, telling my story. I really didn't like traditional breakfast stuff when I was young. Still don't really.

I would usually have toast (white bread) topped with apple jelly and a piece of American cheese.

But....it was not unheard of for me to have a piece of cake, if my mom had made one.

I am 67. I made it ok.

Re: Mac n Cheese for breakfast ?

gidgetgh — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:11:30 GMT

@elated wrote:
I don't think there is anything wrong with Mac and Cheese for breakfast..You are talking about an 8 year old child. There is no designated breakfast food. Some people have sandwiches, cold pizza etc. If it has some nourishment that's what is important for a child.

@elated - not a child, but my husband loved grilled cheese sandwiches for breakfast. I don't see the big deal about Mac and cheese.

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ECBG — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:17:09 GMT

Half of my background is in nutrition. I won't even go there.......it is literally fat, flour, and a little protein.

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GenXmuse — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:17:11 GMT

I think it's fine. They eat Mac and cheese others times so nothing inherently wrong with eating it a breakfast. My kids have had leftover pizza for breakfast. It's challenge to get food into kids in the morning when everyone is trying to get ready for their day.

Is this someone that you know? I wouldn't spend too much time worrying about it.

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Sooner — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:17:59 GMT

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
Just wondering who thinks this is a healthy breakfast for a child under 8 yrs old or any child. I understand if it's the only thing available because of a unfortunate situation a family is in leaving them no choice. Not trying to be judgemental and if it's the only thing available in a situation I understand because the child has to eat but if it's just because a parent or care giver doesn't want to take the time to fix a healthy breakfast I think it's not a good thing.
What do you think?

@Goodie2shoes I think it is a terrible meal for anyone. I also don't see it worse than greasy bacon, donuts, most cereals, and such that people eat.

I think it's not good, but not the worst thing a child can eat. The worse is nothing.

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pupwhipped — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:19:04 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
@pupwhipped wrote:
Oh my, could I tell some sad breakfast tales. Maybe I will.

I had a wonderful gem of a Mother and she took great care of me in so many ways...I adored her and she me! But I could be a real brat when it came to breakfast. I didn't want it and I wasn't gonna eat it. Yep, BRAT!!! So back in the late fifties and early sixties my morning meal consisted mostly of either Hostess cupcakes, Twinkies, or a delicious bag of Fritos....all usually washed down with an iced cold Dr. Pepper. 😲😲😲😲😲

Yep, I made it through and lived to tell about it. My poor mother just wanted to get something in my tummy before she dropped me at school. But OMG, the horror of it all! FWIW, I haven't had a Hostess cupcake, Twinkie, or Dr. Pepper in well over fifty years. But boy do I still love a good Frito! 😋

@pupwhipped - I feel so much better now, telling my story. I really didn't like traditional breakfast stuff when I was young. Still don't really.

I would usually have toast (white bread) topped with apple jelly and a piece of American cheese.

But....it was not unheard of for me to have a piece of cake, if my mom had made one.

I am 67. I made it ok.

@gidgetgh

Yep, my craaaazy back in the day breakfast will likely make anyone and everyone feel better about their own. LOL!

BTW, I'm 67 too.

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PinkyPetunia — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:24:06 GMT

@Goodie2shoes What do I think? It's not the worst thing to eat. Toaster strudel and pop tarts are worse. It is not worth arguing about IMO.