Foods that you refuse to purchase for your family

[DisneyBeagle]

Are there food items that you refuse to purchase for your family (processed foods, non-organic milk, soda, etc)?

 

[ElizK]

I don't buy the sugary cereals.

 

[PatsMom]

I believe that everything is OK in moderation so there are no foods I refuse to purchase. If my daughter or husband want junk food I'm fine with it as long as they don't overdo.

I do refuse to buy my husband's cigarettes for him though. They have to come from his budgeted spending money and I'm not going out of my way to visit the cheap cigarette store to pick them up for him.

 

[happygirl]

Organic foods

 

[Magic Mom]

I won't buy bourbon for my 10 year old, but other than that I'm pretty lenient. I'm more of a moderation mom or a once in a while for a treat mom. We rarely have potato chips or cookies in the house, but once in a while I'll buy them.

 

[mickeymedic]

I only buy potato chips very occasionally because DH will eat a large bag in a sitting.

 

[MamaLema]

canned soup

Not only do I think it's gross, but soup should not have a 2+ year shelf life.

 

[momof1princess]

i will buy whatever my family wants, but it is eaten in moderation.

 

[Kath2003]

Cheese strings

My partner can buy them if he wants, but they're just gross and so expensive for cheese that isn't even cheese?!

 

[Planogirl]

I have no restrictions...

 

[Liberty Belle]

Shrimp, but only because I think it's disgusting.

We allow the kids (and ourselves) to drink soda, but only on the weekends (and we limit it, then). I don't buy many "lunchables," but will get one for my son every once in a while (once every couple of months).

 

[kirbydog48]

Anything with hydrogenated fats or high fructose corn syrup.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Organic foods

You refuse to buy organic foods? May I ask why?

 

[Nik's Mom]

Anything in moderation is fine. I wouldn't let my kids live off of potato chips and soda, but an occational treat is fine. I guess the only thing I wouldn't buy for someone in my home is alcohol. DH and I want an alcohol-free home due to a long history of alcoholism on my side of the family.

 

[happygirl]

You refuse to buy organic foods? May I ask why?

mainly they are overpriced

 

[Liberty Belle]

mainly they are overpriced

Ah, ok.

 

[davidsprincess]

sugary cereals and boxed snacks.

 

[Swimnoid]

liver!

 

[Anne34]

I believe that everything is OK in moderation so there are no foods I refuse to purchase. If my daughter or husband want junk food I'm fine with it as long as they don't overdo.

I agree with you -- we do buy most everything. I have 3 active kids and they understand about eating healthy. A typical school lunch: sandwich, fruit/fruit cup, chips and granola bar. milk or water to drink

 

[TheZue]

I only buy free range eggs and won't buy the other kinds...just for the quality of life for the chicken. I would love to only buy free range meat too but I can't afford that.