Teens want instant smoothie subscription

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Anonymous wrote:What's the big deal? Does everything have to be perfect? They want to try it. It's only $135. So what. They're teenagers. Let them have some say over what they eat.

They should pay for it then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I want a yacht and a slender, well-muscled houseboy. Doesn't mean I'm getting one.

+1

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This whole thing is strange. Why is a teenage boy eating egg whites?

[Anonymous]

Smoothies are just a bunch of sugar
It will not help hunger and it will actually make your overweight daughter more hungry fast

If your DD insists on breakfast, have her eat something with protien.

[Anonymous]

This is step one to a lifetime of disordered eating. Teach her how to eat real food.

[Anonymous]

It sounds like they both need more protein and fat in their diet.

A fruit smoothie will hold them over the same amount as a breakfast of cereal and toast, all junk.


That said, you could let them try it out or "healthier" smoothie option (t's better to eat the whole fruit or vegetable)

Let them use their allowance money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My teens want Kenco instant smoothie subscriptions. Actually I think they want to share a 60 smoothie monthly box which is $137. These are plant-based powders that you put in water or a milk. They want this instead of the hot breakfast I offer around 7:30 am or whatever they can make themselves like cereal or toast. I am not sold.

1) The girl needs to lose weight. Per the pediatrician. These powders are only 80 calories, but I don’t think they will hold her through to lunch. She eats a lot of fresh fruit and I think her best bet is a fresh fruit and vegetable smoothie at a higher calorie point. Otherwise I’m afraid she follow the powdered smoothie with fresh fruit or even junk anyway. We don’t really have junky junk (except my well hidden cookies), but she can eat a bag of SkinnyPop in one sitting.
2) The boy needs to gain weight. He has eaten an extra egg white with breakfast or sometimes a hard boiled egg at 9:50 AM. I don’t know why he thinks an 80 calorie smoothie will satisfy him until lunch.

Should I let them get it once and hope they are disgusting so the kids think it was a waste? Or just nix it off the bat? I can buy them a Ninja to share or those individual smoothie blenders.

Can't address the DD who wants to lose weight (although it sounds like a bad idea, and drinking "food" is generally unhelpful). However, why is your teen who is trying to gain weight eating an egg white? He should be eating whole eggs at a minimum, and even then it's not very calorie dense. He needs things like peanut butter, cheese, avocados, granoloa with nuts and whole milk. I know because my kids have to eat these per the ped and nutritionist. And always liquids after solids--eat first, drink after.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like they both need more protein and fat in their diet.

A fruit smoothie will hold them over the same amount as a breakfast of cereal and toast, all junk.


That said, you could let them try it out or "healthier" smoothie option (t's better to eat the whole fruit or vegetable)

Let them use their allowance money.

Peanut butter toast and Cheerios is not junk

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By all means get a blender but get nonfat yogurt, frozen fruits, etc plus protein powders and let them look up recipes online. It is really hard to mess up with a cup of yogurt, splash of juice, and handful of whatever fruit. It becomes second nature and will be far healthier and less costly than a 'subscription."

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Teach them to select fresh fruit (strawberries, bananas, peaches, whatever they prefer) and then cut them up and put them in a freezer bag and keep them in the freezer to make their own smoothies. Add some yogurt and juice or lemonade (or water to keep calories low) for a great smoothie. I know some add vegetables too, I don't but you might want to. Once the produce is cut up and frozen it takes very little time to make the smoothie. Teach them to prep food, it's a great skill to have. Definitely get the Ninja.

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We have a tiny magic bullet that’s pretty good

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My teens want Kenco instant smoothie subscriptions. Actually I think they want to share a 60 smoothie monthly box which is $137. These are plant-based powders that you put in water or a milk. They want this instead of the hot breakfast I offer around 7:30 am or whatever they can make themselves like cereal or toast. I am not sold.

1) The girl needs to lose weight. Per the pediatrician. These powders are only 80 calories, but I don’t think they will hold her through to lunch. She eats a lot of fresh fruit and I think her best bet is a fresh fruit and vegetable smoothie at a higher calorie point. Otherwise I’m afraid she follow the powdered smoothie with fresh fruit or even junk anyway. We don’t really have junky junk (except my well hidden cookies), but she can eat a bag of SkinnyPop in one sitting.
2) The boy needs to gain weight. He has eaten an extra egg white with breakfast or sometimes a hard boiled egg at 9:50 AM. I don’t know why he thinks an 80 calorie smoothie will satisfy him until lunch.

Should I let them get it once and hope they are disgusting so the kids think it was a waste? Or just nix it off the bat? I can buy them a Ninja to share or those individual smoothie blenders.

Can't address the DD who wants to lose weight (although it sounds like a bad idea, and drinking "food" is generally unhelpful). However, why is your teen who is trying to gain weight eating an egg white? He should be eating whole eggs at a minimum, and even then it's not very calorie dense. He needs things like peanut butter, cheese, avocados, granoloa with nuts and whole milk. I know because my kids have to eat these per the ped and nutritionist. And always liquids after solids--eat first, drink after.

He is eating an extra egg white, pure protein with breakfast or a hard boiled egg as a mid-morning snack. This is our pediatrician’s recommendation. He is already usually eating nutrient-rich foods like you described since I offer a daily hot breakfast.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like they both need more protein and fat in their diet.

A fruit smoothie will hold them over the same amount as a breakfast of cereal and toast, all junk.


That said, you could let them try it out or "healthier" smoothie option (t's better to eat the whole fruit or vegetable)

Let them use their allowance money.

Peanut butter toast and Cheerios is not junk

I’m OP. They only eat toast or cold cereal if they sleep in or otherwise mess around in the AM. Once I load the dishwasher with breakfast pans and dishes, they are on their own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is step one to a lifetime of disordered eating. Teach her how to eat real food.

She knows how to cook, but dislikes doing dishes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Smoothies are just a bunch of sugar
It will not help hunger and it will actually make your overweight daughter more hungry fast

If your DD insists on breakfast, have her eat something with protien.

Is this a joke? Wow, if she insists on breakfast? What the...