Yogurt, treat or nutritious snack??!!

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Ok, an old reocurring discussion between DH and me, I think it's a nutrious snack but he says it's a treat. In my view DD is allowed a yogurt even if she doesn't eat her dinner, rather she did eat it of course but you can't force the little darlings!! He says no if she doesn't eat her dinner then she shouldn't have it.

Obviously the main diagreement is whether it is a treat or not.

All opinions greatfully received!!!!

PS, sorry for all spelling errors, sure there's lots!!!!

I suppose it depends whether its a plain healthy yogurt or a sugar-packed Fimbles one...

I don't personally like it so can't see how it's a treat! but it depends on the yoghurt. I'd say a plain yoghurt is reasonably healthy & a good source of dairy products.

I guess it just depends on how you want to play it as it could be seen as a pudding, in which case she may start to expect puddings without eating her main course when the pudding is something more exciting.

Depends. If it's a sugar filled crappy kids one then it's er, not nutritious but I'm not sure I'd consider it a treat tbh. If it's a decent one then it's a nutritious snack. So, tell us what type you buy and we'll give you a verdict!

So giving something else after a refused dinner aside, it's a healthy snack if plain with fruit youve added, but a 'treat' if its loaded with unecessary ingredients.

Thank you all for the advice, makes alot of sense. And yes, think i'm buying the kids, sugar filled crappy ones!!! Next time I go shopping I will by some plain ones and add fresh fruit. BTW she doesn't get anything else usually in the way of pudding, only grapes or an apple. Think I should take a look on some other threads to get some healty eating tips for me, DH and DD. Not too good at healthy, would like to be but am just soooo not!!

Thanks again for the advice, looks like DH may be right........no not having that.... partially right,he he

I'd probably give it anyway, if she's eaten a fair portion of her dinner. I'd consider it part of the meal, but would make it clear that nothing else is on offer afterwards. It won't fill her up, that's for sure. If she's hungry later, then it shouldn't be long until she gets the message that she's not eaten enough dinner to fill her until the next mealtime.