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[Tref]

Kellog's considers the fate of its beloved icons ...

... But as the War on Obesity pushes further into adland, such kiddie-targeted characters are undergoing makeovers or plain losing favor—much like the products they hawk.

The Trix Rabbit has gone underground and refuses all interviews

[AllyOops!]

They better not touch Corny, the cornflakes rooster. He's my favorite of the bunch.

Good golly, that's so crazy. I guess I can look forward to seeing the Lucky Charms leprechaun sporting a bulging, ripped sixpack or a shirtless, capeless Count Chocula flexing his healthy new look.

[Alex]

Most of the big sugared breakfast cereals are about the stupidest things kids could be allowed to eat but until 8 year olds are going to the store to buy their food this is just stupid.

Parents stop buying these foods for your kids. Even if the commercials do cause the kids to get for a specific brand. Do what my mom did and say "**** off, and go make me a pot of coffee."

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by Alex

"**** off, and go make me a pot of coffee."

I can totally relate.

the big shock for me as far as cereals go, was not long ago when they were touting NEW! TRIX ARE ROUND!!

uh...weren't they always?
nope. aparrently they went fruity awhile back and I never noticed...
who knows what'll be next. cap'n crunch being promoted to surgeon general??

just keep making cheerios and we'll get along just fine

[MouseWife]

As a mom, the hard thing is what to put in the lunches.

Cheerios, they are the best.

And, while some people are appalled at my giving my kids certain cereals, I figure they are better than a plate of bacon and eggs.

But, yes, my boy drinks coffee. Always has.

[Alex]

I figure they are better than a plate of bacon and eggs.

Probably not. Unless a plate of bacon and eggs means an excessive amount.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I have to give these companies credit for working on their food as well as their image. They mention McDonalds in the article, and I realized recently that there really has been a shift over there. I had a coworker mention recently that she eats there a lot - I haven't been there in ages. I asked what she eats, and she says all she ever gets are the salads. Happy meals now include better choices.

All the better products aren't going to make people eat better, but at least, the companies are not looking at the fattening of America and saying "who cares, eat crap."

[tracilicious]

I'm really glad for this. I hate when companies aim marketing at kids. It doesn't really affect me, as I don't shop at stores that sell that (but yes, Indi does have input as to what we buy), but still...it's annoying.

As for McDonald's...I really like one of their salads. I don't really think the Happy Meal choices are much better. Apples with carmel dip?! Come on. Wendy's has a turkey sandwich option for their kids meals, as well as mandarin oranges.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by tracilicious

As for McDonald's...I really like one of their salads. I don't really think the Happy Meal choices are much better. Apples with carmel dip?! Come on. Wendy's has a turkey sandwich option for their kids meals, as well as mandarin oranges.

Ah, cool. I really wouldn't know much on that front, I admit.

[RStar]

Originally Posted by Alex

I figure they are better than a plate of bacon and eggs.

Probably not. Unless a plate of bacon and eggs means an excessive amount.

I agree, that once in a while it is not a problem, particularly if the child is active. And unless the cereal is the simi-healthy kind it has the nutrition of sweetend cardboard.

But lets look at some nubers (and see if I can make my math work this time )

I went to my kitchen and got the following numbers:

Froot Loops Cereal (My 22 YO Daugter bought it!)
2 cups (who eats the 1 cup serving?) with 1/2 cup skim milk (That's what I have):

Calories............285
Fat..................2gm
Saturated fat....1gm
Cholesterol........2.5mg
Sodium.............369mg
Carbs...............63g
Fiber................2g
Protien.............7g


2 eggs, 2 slices bacon, 1 piece of buttered (1 tsp) toast, 1 cup skim milk:

Calories.............423
Fat...................266g
Saturated fat......8g
Cholesterol.........457mg
Sodium...............755mg
Carbs.................28g
Protien...............22g
Fiber..................1g

Had have to say the cereal wins at being less unhealthy (though the numbers would change with whole milk), but wouldn't some fruit be a better choice? And with breakfast being the first meal of the day, seems like the 63 grams of carbs will burn off pretty will, compared to getting the 266 gms of fat and 457 mgs of Cholesterol! This even surprises me! I got this from this back of the products I have in my kitchen, and adding up the numbers. Do it for yourself, and see what you come up with! You too, may be surprised!