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Chicken Dippers for breakfast AIBU

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Junestepe · 27/07/2024 11:04

Help me settle an an argument. DH served kids a breakfast of chicken Dippers!!!. It has caused an argument. He thinks dippers are a good breakfast food full of protein. He thinks it's a better breakfast than cornflakes which are ultra processed.
Please arm me the facts on why birds eye chicken dippers are a terrible breakfast. I need to present him with facts. I'm not a nutrition expert but know enough to know this is not a good breakfast. Mumsnet pls hit me up with some facts.

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whichfan · 28/07/2024 13:04

CaptainMyCaptain · 28/07/2024 12:58

No the children will have eaten them all.

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i reckon she went out and bought some more having got the whiff of them yesterday

CaptainMyCaptain · 28/07/2024 12:58

whichfan · 28/07/2024 09:35

what’s the betting the OP binged on chicken dippers last night

No the children will have eaten them all.

whichfan · 28/07/2024 09:35

what’s the betting the OP binged on chicken dippers last night

CaptainMyCaptain · 28/07/2024 09:19

Crunchymum · 27/07/2024 21:31

If you are giving them chicken dippers for breakfast, what options are left to give them for dinner? 😂

Cereal?

BurbageBrook · 27/07/2024 21:49

Not a great breakfast but better than sugary cereal for sure.

Ethylred · 27/07/2024 21:39

Read the list of ingredients. That will tell you all you need to know. 50% chicken, 50% flour, water and oil. IOW sludge.

TortillasAndSalsa · 27/07/2024 21:34

In his defence people have a fey up for breakfast so why not chicken dippers? Not helpful at all though I know 😂

Crunchymum · 27/07/2024 21:31

If you are giving them chicken dippers for breakfast, what options are left to give them for dinner? 😂

CaptainMyCaptain · 27/07/2024 21:18

I've been known to eat leftover trifle for breakfast. Well, it has fruit in it. Delicious 😋.

CurlewKate · 27/07/2024 20:47

My dd used to like pasta for breakfast. I had had leftover rocket and Parmesan salad with balsamic dressing for breakfast today. As my mother used to say "Who makes these rules?"

Starlightstarbright3 · 27/07/2024 18:41

It’s not the hill to die on .

My Ds eats all sorts of random crap for breakfast ( teenager) I am happy he has eaten

StaunchMomma · 27/07/2024 18:37

Gogogo12345 · 27/07/2024 14:43

But if you MAKE chicken dippers then they don't have all that stuff. Just chicken breast and breadcrumbs.

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But he didn't. He got them out of the freezer! 😂

JMSA · 27/07/2024 17:51

I am 50 years old and still remember the exciting time when I was little, and my 'papa' (grandad) let me have orange juice in my Rice Krispies instead of milk, and custard creams straight after breakfast.
My grandma was horrified when she came downstairs and saw us Grin
Your kids will be talking about this for some time to come! 💕

whichfan · 27/07/2024 15:44

i suspect OP on a big weight loss mission and the smell of chicken dippers pissed her off!

user1745 · 27/07/2024 15:00

Leaving aside nutrition completely, some of my happiest childhood memories are times my dad let us do things that were a bit out of the ordinary. Like made us an extremely rich and indulgent chocolate sauce for pudding or let us have a water fight after dinner.

So honestly, let children have chicken dippers for breakfast once in a while (just infrequently enough that it remains an extra special treat). They'll love it and it's no worse than having them any other time of day.

BitOutOfPractice · 27/07/2024 14:48

Given that the op hadn’t been back I’m saying this was written by Birds Eye’s PR team because I really really want some chicken dippers now!

Gogogo12345 · 27/07/2024 14:43

StaunchMomma · 27/07/2024 13:38

Lets list the UPFs, though;

Cornflakes - Barley malt extract.

Chicken dippers - Rapeseed oil, disodium diphosphates, dextrose, flavourings & colourings.

I know which one I'd rather feed to my child.

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But if you MAKE chicken dippers then they don't have all that stuff. Just chicken breast and breadcrumbs.

Choochoo21 · 27/07/2024 14:42

ButternutSoup · 27/07/2024 13:39

Personally I think both are not great, as they are processed food. But processed food is okay once in a while, I think. I do think the chicken dippers are better than cornflakes, as they have more protein, which will keep the kids full and satisfied for longer than some sugary cereal and milk.

I agree.

Neither are ideal but the chicken dippers would be a preferable choice, especially as they’ll keep them fuller for longer.

People have sausages and bacon for breakfast, so why not chicken dippers.

If they were homemade then they’d be absolutely fine.
It’s only because they’re processed that makes them less healthy.

Gogogo12345 · 27/07/2024 14:41

Junestepe · 27/07/2024 11:04

Help me settle an an argument. DH served kids a breakfast of chicken Dippers!!!. It has caused an argument. He thinks dippers are a good breakfast food full of protein. He thinks it's a better breakfast than cornflakes which are ultra processed.
Please arm me the facts on why birds eye chicken dippers are a terrible breakfast. I need to present him with facts. I'm not a nutrition expert but know enough to know this is not a good breakfast. Mumsnet pls hit me up with some facts.

Why is it any worse than cornflakes? Has more protein for a start. It's only certain parts of the world that have " breakfast" food you know

HumansAreDestroyers · 27/07/2024 14:37

samarrange · 27/07/2024 14:20

It's also a gross oversimplification of many complex issues. Have a look at this too: https://www.canihaveanothersnack.com/the-truth-about-ultra-processed-foods/

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I'll have a look at that, thanks.

I'm aware CVT's book was written for the masses, so the science had to be dumbed down in order for the average bod like me to be able to get the gist.

tuvamoodyson · 27/07/2024 14:33

Well, if you’re happy for them to eat them at all, what difference does the time of day make?

N123C · 27/07/2024 14:27

I don't think cereals are very good 😣

TroysMammy · 27/07/2024 14:27

twilightermummy · 27/07/2024 13:58

Honestly, just the title made me feel a bit sick. Im going to have to hide the thread now!

Behave. Ask Mumsnet for a trigger warning on the title before you tuck into you quinoa and avocado.

TroysMammy · 27/07/2024 14:24

Considering the quote says "breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince and dinner like a pauper" got me thinking. Why do we have a bowl of cereal for breakfast when you supposed to be breaking a fast? Eating a big meal late in the evening doesn't give you time to burn it off before bed time.

Who says we must have cereal for breakfast (Kelloggs probably) and chicken dippers for dinner? It's all food however chicken dippers are ultra processed food and are in my opinion not healthy. They could get protein from eggs which are a more acceptable breakfast food.

Sosorryliver · 27/07/2024 14:23

I think the idea of cornflakes for breakfast is the result of really good marketing no reason you can’t have anything for breakfast. Dc are having chicken nuggets for lunch so I might be biased though.

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