Alcoblog Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Just another reason not to shop at Tesco. I make my own decision for what i want to eat/drink. You can still make your own decisions, as you plainly are. If Tesco is doing their bit to prevent kids being hyperactive and fat, then what's wrong with that? It seems to me that far too many parents give their kids anything they want, mainly due to the fact that they're too ignorant/couldn't care a hoot to understand what's good and bad for them ... just look around you. This is where Tesco is helping out. Of course, there's plenty of other places people will be able to go to buy stuff to make their kids obese and generally obnoxious (screaming fits, foul tempers etc) if they find it so imperative. 'Oooh! ... look at our lovely little Dwayne, isn't he so full of beans! ... what a luvverly child' (whilst throwing rocks at cats). Although I try not to shop at Tesco myself, I do buy their own brand fruit juices, purely because they contain no added sugar. Tesco has gone up a bit in my estimation. Having said that, I'm not a kid, not overweight and don't have hissy-fits. Tesco has gone up a bit in my estimation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodown Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 You can still make your own decisions, as you plainly are. If Tesco is doing their bit to prevent kids being hyperactive and fat, then what's wrong with that? It seems to me that far too many parents give their kids anything they want, mainly due to the fact that they're too ignorant/couldn't care a hoot to understand what's good and bad for them ... just look around you. This is where Tesco is helping out. Of course, there's plenty of other places people will be able to go to buy stuff to make their kids obese and generally obnoxious (screaming fits, foul tempers etc) if they find it so imperative. 'Oooh! ... look at our lovely little Dwayne, isn't he so full of beans! ... what a luvverly child' (whilst throwing rocks at cats). Although I try not to shop at Tesco myself, I do buy their own brand fruit juices, purely because they contain no added sugar. Tesco has gone up a bit in my estimation. Having said that, I'm not a kid, not overweight and don't have hissy-fits. Tesco has gone up a bit in my estimation. Are you sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh3rb3t Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Good call by Tesco. Anything that encourages people to buy healthier stuff for themselves, and their children especially, should be welcomed. If people want rubbish full of sugar, there are other supermarkets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Are you sure? Yep! ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodown Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Theres plenty of evidence that sugar doesn't cause hyperactivity. That said theres also tons of evidence that it does cause obesity and tooth decay so take of that what you will http://bigthink.com/neurobonkers/believe-it-or-not-sugar-doesnt-cause-hyperactivity http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.co.uk/2008/06/sweet-kids-and-hyperactivity.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppet2 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Good call by Tesco. Anything that encourages people to buy healthier stuff for themselves, and their children especially, should be welcomed. If people want rubbish full of sugar, there are other supermarkets. Here, here, however Tesco hope that all other supermarkets will follow suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carosio Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 They would do well to look at the amount of sugar in the confectionery and biscuits that they (and everyone else) sell, and most of the other stuff on the shelves that contain added sugar; if they took all that off sale they'd be hardly anything left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Sainbury's have already done this with many products. I like Robinson's orange but they now only stock sugar-free ones, which I don't like. The whole aisle is sugar-free so no choice there then. Just buy the sugar free ones and add five spoons of granulated sugar. Revenge is sweet.) ---------- Post added 28-07-2015 at 15:51 ---------- They would do well to look at the amount of sugar in the confectionery and biscuits that they (and everyone else) sell, and most of the other stuff on the shelves that contain added sugar; if they took all that off sale they'd be hardly anything left! This, absolutely. The amount of sugar hidden In sauces and ketchups is amazing. Mind you, removing it all would have an adverse effect on world sugar prices. There are some powerful organisations that wouldn't like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hots on Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I think it is an excellent move that fits completely with society's increasing call for sustainable and ethical companies. Yet they sell Halal meat. ---------- Post added 28-07-2015 at 17:26 ---------- Sainbury's have already done this with many products. Purely to deter chavs from the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 You can still make your own decisions, as you plainly are. If Tesco is doing their bit to prevent kids being hyperactive and fat, then what's wrong with that? It seems to me that far too many parents give their kids anything they want, mainly due to the fact that they're too ignorant/couldn't care a hoot to understand what's good and bad for them ... just look around you. This is where Tesco is helping out. Of course, there's plenty of other places people will be able to go to buy stuff to make their kids obese and generally obnoxious (screaming fits, foul tempers etc) if they find it so imperative. 'Oooh! ... look at our lovely little Dwayne, isn't he so full of beans! ... what a luvverly child' (whilst throwing rocks at cats). Although I try not to shop at Tesco myself, I do buy their own brand fruit juices, purely because they contain no added sugar. Tesco has gone up a bit in my estimation. Having said that, I'm not a kid, not overweight and don't have hissy-fits. Tesco has gone up a bit in my estimation. I agree with your post about too many parents. I have said it a few times there are quite a few irresponsible parents around. However they and only they have the responsibility to change that. My father died of alcoholic liver disease. Did I blame Wetherspoon's that he snook off to when he was told not to drink nope. I blame him fair and square the same as I blame the parents and it shouldn't be the responsibility of anyone else to ban things because some parents make incorrect decisions about their kids diet. And Tesco's lame excuse I got today from a guy on twitter. "From September, all the children's juice drinks we sell will have no added sugar in them. We want to help customers make healthier choices, so we have pledged to cut sugar from the food & drink on our shelves. " Make healthier choices. They shouldn't need Tesco's to ban things for them to do that. They should be doing that as a matter of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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