Page 9 | AIBU to think this dinner was not junk food?

Anotherturnipforthebooks · 28/03/2023 15:37

Dotjones · 28/03/2023 14:16

Elements of it are definitely junk food

250g 5% mince beef - not junk
1 tin of kidney beans - junk
1 tin of mixed beans - junk
2 tins of tomatoes - junk
frozen sweetcorn - junk
frozen peppers - junk
frozen sweet potato chunks - junk
2 red onions -not junk
1 chilli - junk
1 packet of taco seasoning -junk
taco shells -junk
Each plate had a side salad on consisting of bistro salad leaves out a bag junk, cucumber not junk, cherry tomatoes not junk, peppers not junk, radishes junk, celery junk, grated carrot not junk and spring onion. not junk

The question therefore depends on your definition of "junk" food. Is a burger junk it it has salad in (mix of junk/non-junk elements) or do you consider it partly healthy? Likewise a pizza, is a cheese and tomato pizza junk because there's nothing healthy but a pepperoni one mixed?

At the end of the day, who cares though, if you like it, eat it.

This is amazing. Totally ridiculous and incorrect but amazing all the same.

Dury · 28/03/2023 15:38

gogohmm · 28/03/2023 15:29

@Dotjones
Elements of it are definitely junk food

250g 5% mince beef - not junk
1 tin of kidney beans - junk
1 tin of mixed beans - junk
2 tins of tomatoes - junk
frozen sweetcorn - junk
frozen peppers - junk
frozen sweet potato chunks - junk
2 red onions -not junk
1 chilli - junk
1 packet of taco seasoning -junk
taco shells -junk
Each plate had a side salad on consisting of bistro salad leaves out a bag junk, cucumber not junk, cherry tomatoes not junk, peppers not junk, radishes junk, celery junk, grated carrot not junk and spring onion. not junk

What are you talking about. Obviously you have never studied nutrition!

Eg frozen sweetcorn is healthier than fresh.
Canned beans are super healthy and the humble chilli, what it do to upset you.

Frozen vegetables are often higher in vitamins than fresh due to the speed of freezing. They are an excellent way for families to increase the nutritional content of meals quickly and affordably. Definitely tk me encouraged. I've worked with a nutritionist to design meals for low income low confidence cooks and they are highly recommended

Omg under these criteria it would put 99.9% people to shame

DotAndCarryOne2 · 28/03/2023 15:38

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 28/03/2023 14:57

Salma Hayek understand the true struggle of feeding one's kids.

I’d think the true struggle of feeding one’s kids is not having a chef to do it !!

Stravaig · 28/03/2023 15:40

Oh and give her a book on organic gardening - because of course she's going to be growing all her child's food herself. Right, sis?

TommytheSquirrell · 28/03/2023 15:41

No not at all and I’ve screenshot to use as a fast tea fort household!

Singularity82 · 28/03/2023 15:41

Dotjones · 28/03/2023 14:16

Elements of it are definitely junk food

250g 5% mince beef - not junk
1 tin of kidney beans - junk
1 tin of mixed beans - junk
2 tins of tomatoes - junk
frozen sweetcorn - junk
frozen peppers - junk
frozen sweet potato chunks - junk
2 red onions -not junk
1 chilli - junk
1 packet of taco seasoning -junk
taco shells -junk
Each plate had a side salad on consisting of bistro salad leaves out a bag junk, cucumber not junk, cherry tomatoes not junk, peppers not junk, radishes junk, celery junk, grated carrot not junk and spring onion. not junk

The question therefore depends on your definition of "junk" food. Is a burger junk it it has salad in (mix of junk/non-junk elements) or do you consider it partly healthy? Likewise a pizza, is a cheese and tomato pizza junk because there's nothing healthy but a pepperoni one mixed?

At the end of the day, who cares though, if you like it, eat it.

What the hell are you on about 😂
Also after reading that I feel like “junk” isn’t a real word anymore

Florissante · 28/03/2023 15:43

OP, that meal was not junk food. It sounds tasty and I would happily accept a dinner invite from you!

QOD · 28/03/2023 15:43

i 'Had' to buy a tin of chilli yesterday because its my dirty dirty lunch craving this week
I shall serve it straight from the microwave into taco shells with lots of cheese. Now THAT is junk food lol

ScreamingInfidelities · 28/03/2023 15:43

Dotjones · 28/03/2023 14:16

Elements of it are definitely junk food

250g 5% mince beef - not junk
1 tin of kidney beans - junk
1 tin of mixed beans - junk
2 tins of tomatoes - junk
frozen sweetcorn - junk
frozen peppers - junk
frozen sweet potato chunks - junk
2 red onions -not junk
1 chilli - junk
1 packet of taco seasoning -junk
taco shells -junk
Each plate had a side salad on consisting of bistro salad leaves out a bag junk, cucumber not junk, cherry tomatoes not junk, peppers not junk, radishes junk, celery junk, grated carrot not junk and spring onion. not junk

The question therefore depends on your definition of "junk" food. Is a burger junk it it has salad in (mix of junk/non-junk elements) or do you consider it partly healthy? Likewise a pizza, is a cheese and tomato pizza junk because there's nothing healthy but a pepperoni one mixed?

At the end of the day, who cares though, if you like it, eat it.

Are you on glue?

Anotherturnipforthebooks · 28/03/2023 15:43

Op, just calm yourself with the knowledge that she will change her tune once she is onto practical rather than theory parenting.

DotAndCarryOne2 · 28/03/2023 15:44

Whatsthefrequencykenny · 28/03/2023 14:39

Very high in sodium but not junk food.

Some one should put it into MFP and get the macros and data on it!

Tacos without cheese or sour cream is unusual to me.

By my reckoning you could eat this meal twice in one day and still not be over the recommended sodium intake.

DotAndCarryOne2 · 28/03/2023 15:44

ScreamingInfidelities · 28/03/2023 15:43

Are you on glue?

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No, it’s junk !!

Singularity82 · 28/03/2023 15:44

Op, just smile to yourself and ignore, safe in the knowledge that her PFB Will one day be eating wotsits he found down the side of his car seat 🥲

Singularity82 · 28/03/2023 15:45

DotAndCarryOne2 · 28/03/2023 15:44

No, it’s junk !!

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What is “junk” about them? Enlighten us 😊

hyacinthbluebell · 28/03/2023 15:46

I wish my two would eat that - it’s not junk . I wish my two would eat the same thing more often too

your sister will learn

DotAndCarryOne2 · 28/03/2023 15:46

Pheebzbuffay · 28/03/2023 14:43

How? If the beans are washed? How. Yes all bread has salt but come on now

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Don’t think there’s salt in tacos, but could be wrong.

Singularity82 · 28/03/2023 15:47

@DotAndCarryOne2 you should head over to the Rice Krispies thread and share your nutritional wisdom there, too 😁

Hotvimto3 · 28/03/2023 15:47

This sounds healthy and very delicious. Ignore and have another taco x

DotAndCarryOne2 · 28/03/2023 15:49

Singularity82 · 28/03/2023 15:45

What is “junk” about them? Enlighten us 😊

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Was responding to the question as to whether this poster was on glue when she picked apart the menu. I feel that she wasn’t because glue not being very nutritious would probably also be classed as junk !! Don’t think the quote function is working as it should !!

Bellaboo01 · 28/03/2023 15:49

FluffyUnionSocks · 28/03/2023 13:13

My youngest sister is 15 weeks pregnant with her PFB and I find myself having to bite my tongue constantly with the nonsense she is spouting. All of a sudden she is a child rearing goddess after read half a parenting book, I really wish I could tell her to shut the fuck up and that I’ve managed to get my eldest child to 16 years old without her helpful hints. Her comments about how she would never feed her PFB junk food like I was preparing when I was cooking a quick dinner after activities last night nearly saw me commit murder with a spatula.

The meal in question was tacos, quick easy and nutritious I thought but the way she went on and on about junk and frozen/tinned vegetables being highly processed who knows maybe I am wrong and they are seen as junk? So Mumsnet was my quick Monday night dinner as unhealthy as she made out? We don’t get home until just gone 7:30pm on Mondays and I can get this to the table in 20ish minutes and it’s eaten without complaint by all 3 dc.

250g 5% mince beef
1 tin of kidney beans
1 tin of mixed beans
2 tins of tomatoes
frozen sweetcorn
frozen peppers
frozen sweet potato chunks
2 red onions
1 chilli
1 packet of taco seasoning
taco shells
Each plate had a side salad on consisting of bistro salad leaves out a bag, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, peppers, radishes, celery, grated carrot and spring onion.

I should add she managed 3 taco shells of the highly processed mix without complaint.

That really isn't junk food. That sounds great to me but, also it is none of her business what you feed your children.

Why is she there when you are feeding your kids and passing judgement on you - just don't invite her round.

Out of interest what is a PFB?

DotAndCarryOne2 · 28/03/2023 15:51

Singularity82 · 28/03/2023 15:47

@DotAndCarryOne2 you should head over to the Rice Krispies thread and share your nutritional wisdom there, too 😁

Don’t really understand that comment, but I’ve seen the Rice Krispies thread - something about them being nothing but puffed air ?

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 28/03/2023 15:52

PFB = precious first born

Poepourri · 28/03/2023 15:53

Missing the point but didn't know you could get frozen sweet potato chunks or peppers

Dottyandbetty · 28/03/2023 15:53

Tinned and frozen veg aren’t processed at all, they are sometimes superior to fresh as the nutrients are preserved better. I had to read the ingredients twice as it wasn’t what I was expecting from the intro! One day you’ll be able to laugh about this. I remember my sibling asking why my child couldn’t nap on the go like normal babies 😂 they soon understood when they had their own!

Imenti · 28/03/2023 15:53

I've just screen shot this recipe as something new to try with my 5 year old, always on the lookout for easy quick healthy meals and he loves pulses!

This looks like a healthy balanced meal to me - and importantly quick and nutritious for a Monday night!

I can't wait until she starts weaning her child 🤣 please update us in a few years!!!