Parents have jumped to the defence of a mum criticised for a children's meal she bought in a supermarket. Zoe Preston was so impressed with Asda's £1 cafe meals for kids that she decided to share a photo online to help other parents during the school holidays.
Alongside the photo of her two-year-old goddaughter Holly tucking into the chicken nuggets, chips and peas, she said: "Kids eat for £1 at Asda!
Can choose hot food or cold picnic lunch. Brilliant value and nice big portion." The meal, which her own daughter, seven-year-old Skyla also enjoyed, is part of the supermarket's current deal, where children can eat for just £1 with no minimum spend for adults. Join our FREE Manchester Family WhatsApp group by clicking here There's also the option of a cold pick and mix, where little ones get a sandwich, a drink and a piece of fruit to either eat in or takeaway.
While dozens of people commented on the 'brilliant' offer, not everyone was as impressed. One said: "Sounds good but unhealthy food for children," before adding: "With the current obesity crisis we have to be thoughtful about what we feed children." "I absolutely agree," said another, "kids in the UK only eat fast food." While a third said: "I agree with you to a point.
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