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  • #16
    Re: At what age do you give kids the black juice?

    Originally posted by marcstolk link=1185770918/0#13 date=1185837856
    If you give your kids Cocacola, then that, IMHO is far worse than coffee! Coffee has been linked to Diabetes reduction.. whereas coca cola has been linked to Type 2 Diabetes... End of comparison!
    I dont think cocacola and coffee are logical comparisons because of their common ingredient: caffeine.  Its that other ingredient in cocacola which is detrimental to health: SUGAR. Lots of it.

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    • #17
      Re: At what age do you give kids the black juice?

      yeah robusto.. not to mention a whole bunch of other crap, like pres 211 which is apprently so damaging it screws with your DNA (well, research on that theory is being conducted at least) - all softdirnk has 211 in it and its a known carcinagen..
      Doesnt coffee actually have some antioxidants too?? so it has good stuff in it.. I avoid giving softdrinks to my kids, and would definately prefer giving them a coffee!!!

      I did like all those studies that came out recently saying 2+ per day coffee drinkers have dramatically reduced risks of getting a whole stack of diseases.. LOVE IT! heh heh.. its sort of like, rubbing it in the face of those people who go "errrhh how much coffee do you DRINK!!! youre addicted to coffee!!" .. man thats annoying.. ..... hrm, maybe those people are jelous..

      sigh.. mmmm coffeeeeee :

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      • #18
        Re: At what age do you give kids the black juice?

        Originally posted by mwatt link=1185770918/0#14 date=1185857604
        She also likes olives, washed rind cheese, dried figs, crystallised ginger, and 70% dark chocolate.
        Shes got good taste.

        I was always a coffee kid. I think it started with mooves then iced coffees - heaven forbid if they gave me one made with coffee topping instead of espresso, yuk, was a coffee snob even then. Ive weaned myself off the sugar and milk over the years - used to have 2 sugars and milk as a kid. If I had that now Id probably spit it out.

        Was always into sour, bitter, salty flavours. Bring on the gherkins, lemon wedges, coffee and dutch liquorice (double salted of course). The olives took a little longer to gain my affection. My greek friend and I used to gross each other out - she made me eat olives and I gave her dutch liquorice. Man that was funny. I also used to eat mustard sandwiches.

        Juls

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        • #19
          Re: At what age do you give kids the black juice?

          Originally posted by mwatt link=1185770918/0#14 date=1185857604

          To go on a slight tangent: In a culture where kids are bombarded with fast-food advertising, I think Id much rather take them to cafes and feed them tasty, healthy food. Yes, its more expensive, but I think its worth it. Doing coffee is a good, social hobby. Theres something very civilised about it. Id much rather my little ones learn the importance of converstaion and friendship (and good extraction ), than accept the unhealthy images about food and eating put forth by certain multi-national food companies.
          I hear you Michelle! I think understanding the cultural and social context of good food from an early age is much more important than worrying about a bit of caffeine from the odd coffe e or tea. A lot of caffeine with a lot of sugar as in a typical softdrink doesnt really have a place in the scenario above anyway.

          In any case, I despair at my 9 1/2 month olds dislike of most food except mashed banana and cereal and vanilla custard. I know shes only little but some of our friends kids were into all sorts of stuff by that age. I guess you cant underestimate the impact of personality on all sorts of things.

          Its just that I had these dreams of a really adventurous eater of a baby who would try everything I lovingly cooked for her... sigh...

          Nevermind... the adventurousness will have to be limited to crawling in tight spaces you cant seem to get out of and playing with the stereo to get an amazing reaction from Daddy!

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          • #20
            Re: At what age do you give kids the black juice?

            Originally posted by meg-e link=1185770918/15#18 date=1185944554
            In any case, I despair at my 9 1/2 month olds dislike of most food except mashed banana and cereal and vanilla custard. I know shes only little but some of our friends kids were into all sorts of stuff by that age. I guess you cant underestimate the impact of personality on all sorts of things.

            Its just that I had these dreams of a really adventurous eater of a baby who would try everything I lovingly cooked for her... sigh...
            Meg, I know that struggle! The same child who now has such gourmet tastes lived on weetbix and pumpkin soup mixed with rice cereal for months! She only got adventurous once she was in control and could feed herself... so theres still hope!

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            • #21
              Re: At what age do you give kids the black juice?

              Originally posted by Julsajet link=1185770918/15#17 date=1185942027
              Was always into sour, bitter, salty flavours. Bring on the gherkins, lemon wedges, coffee and dutch liquorice (double salted of course).
              Julsajet, Im right there with you. Dutch licorice is beautiful, and the saltier the better for me. But these days it just doesnt seem as salty as 20 years ago. Maybe its just my matured taste buds, I dont know, but it doesnt give me the same face-changing reaction.

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              • #22
                Re: At what age do you give kids the black juice?

                Havent tried the salty liquorice and have to say the idea of it makes me wince. I think I go stuck on the sweet appreciation bit and never progressed far beyond it.

                Wine was usually served with meals at our table, and for me, at around the age of 4 or 5, was diluted with water. I never turned into a drunk and these days, might have a glass or two a week. Everything in moderation I think is good. You just know that tastes will change and those that eat everything now, may only eat vegemite sandwiches later, and the reverse applies too.

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