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A Mom Is Under Fire For What She Serves Her Kids

Author Aimee Thomas

Every parent wants to provide the best possible everything for their child, right? But let’s be honest, sometimes life gets in the way of our good intentions, especially when you’re a busy mom. When you have a full-time job, a house to clean, shopping to do, and a million other things on your plate, it can be challenging to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for your little ones every day. That is why moms like Karlee are under fire for what she serves her kids each meal.

For moms like Karlee, who are short on time and energy, she gives her one and three year old toddlers the same meal all of the time and people are upset at what it is she serves them. For breakfast, they get one full-size donut and four donut holes, for lunch, they get pizza and french fries, for dinner, they get half of a cheeseburger french fries, and watermelon.

People are mad!

Now I understand for sure. That isn’t a well balanced meal. Not a single one of them. But she is trying. Right? Maybe if she just switched up the breakfast. While most breakfast foods have a ton of sugar you can have them eat fruit, smoothies, toast, or even a smoothie. Lunch… I’m ok with it. My kids are picky, sometimes I just give them whatever they will actually eat so I can focus on cleaning or bath time.

If you’re a busy mom looking for quick and easy meal solutions, there are plenty of alternatives to what she is serving, that are both convenient and healthy. For instance, you could opt for pre-packaged meals, which are available from most grocery stores. Or maybe the ones that deliver healthy, balanced meals to your house. I’m always a big fan of meal prepping. It does take some time but if you knock it out on Sunday you don’t have to cook again the rest of the week if you do it right.

While it may be tempting to offer your kids fast food every day, and just take the easy road out, it’s not an ideal solution from a long-term perspective. As parents, it’s our responsibility to create a healthy food environment for our kids, which includes offering a variety of nutritious foods that are both tasty and satisfying. We need to teach our kids the importance of healthy eating habits early on because they’ll carry these habits with them throughout their lives. But I also want to make it clear that I don’t judge any mom for feeding their children, we are all trying to get by!

 

Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

4 Fast-Food Restaurants Flavorful Plant-Based Picks

The once-challenging quest for vegan options at fast-food restaurants has gotten a lot easier in recent years. Gone are the days of painstakingly customizing orders to suit specific dietary needs. Or worse, just having French fries and lettuce. Fast-food chains have taken significant strides in recent years, expanding their menus to offer an array of plant-based choices.

Plenty of fast-food chains have recognized the shifting dietary preferences of their customers and have embraced the challenge of providing satisfying vegan options. The evolution of vegan choices at these establishments has been impressive. From the golden arches of well-known burger joints to the cozy corners of popular sandwich shops, the vegan revolution has made its mark.

Plant-based and vegan fast-food options

Vegans no longer have to rely solely on customizing existing meals to meet their dietary requirements. Instead, they can revel in the sheer variety that now graces the menus of fast-food chains. These establishments now proudly feature vegan burgers that sizzle and satisfy, dairy-free milkshakes, and even plant-based twists on classic comfort foods.

With an increasing number of people embracing plant-based lifestyles and seeking sustainable dining choices, the fast-food industry has risen to the occasion. These establishments understand that providing diverse options isn’t just about following a trend but about fostering inclusivity and catering to many people with specific tastes and needs. So, the next time you’re in a hurry and hunger strikes, rest assured that the vegan options at fast-food restaurants are not only abundant but also thoughtfully crafted to satisfy your cravings and nourish your values.

Whether you’re on a diet, dairy-free, vegetarian, or simply vegan there are fast-food places for you to grab a quick bite. Check out these fast-food vegan restaurant menu items. If you’re a very strict vegan, you might consider checking with the establishment regarding any potential cross-contamination with meat products when placing your order.

  • Taco Bell

    According to Taco Bell, most of their products are vegan. They say to order any item “fresco style”, which replaces mayo-based sauces, cheeses, and reduced-fat sour cream with freshly prepared diced tomatoes. Then, substitute the protein with black beans, refried beans, or potato bites. In June, the chain announced that they’re testing a new Vegan Crunchwrap which is meatless and dairy-free. If all goes well, you can soon see that on menus too.

  • Dunkin’

    For a restaurant known for its coffee, you may be surprised by the vegan options. Dunkin offers more than 20 vegan menu items, according to their site. Dunkin’ features avocado toast and a selection of non-dairy milk alternatives such as oat, almond, and coconut milk to accompany your coffee. In addition to avocado toast, vegans can enjoy other choices like avocado and roasted tomato toast, a bacon avocado tomato sandwich minus the bacon, various bagels including plain, cinnamon raisin, everything, and sesame without cream cheese, an English muffin, and hash browns.

  • Chipotle

    For those seeking plant-based options, Chipotle has consistently offered a reliable meal comprising rice, beans, fajita veggies, salsa, and guacamole. The year 2013 saw a transformative addition to Chipotle’s menu with the introduction of vegan sofritas. This was a game-changing choice; it features flavorful spicy braised tofu. As confirmed by the restaurant chain, their sofritas option has been given the seal of approval for both vegans and vegetarians alike.

  • Burger King

    Burger King offers the Impossible Burger patty, which is widely available across their fast-food outlets nationwide. The Impossible Whopper, just like the classic version, features an Impossible patty crafted from plant-based ingredients. Both Burger King and Impossible Foods representatives informed INSIDER that, upon request, the Impossible Whopper can be prepared separately to ensure it is not cooked on the same surface used for meat products. Additionally, Burger King has begun testing Impossible chicken nuggets.

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