1 Box of Mac and Cheese Verses 1 lb. PKg Macaroni

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or 1 can of beans verses 1 pkg. of dried beans

or 1 box of instant rice verses 1 bag of whole rice

1 box of instant oatmeal verses bulk rolled oats

All of the instant boxed stuff costs big bucks,is full of trans fats,

chemical preservities, sugar and salt.

and it goes on and on.

I don't know how much one box of mac and cheese costs but I do know

it might feed two children one time. One meal.

I pkg. of macaroni/rice/beans will feed several children for a week.

My kids didn't have box cereal I made granola.

I've seen kids eat a huge box of cereal in two days. Granola will

last for a week. A small amount is crunchy, delicious is filling and

nutritious. You can even sneak raisins in it..LOL

I worked for years with disadvantaged families and I saw what diet

does to the health and well being of children.

I know ...It takes time to shop and prepare food. But most of all it

takes educating people that food is life. Food is health. Food is

fun. etc.

Sending smiles and hugs your way

Deanna in Colorado