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I read an article today, and it said that in 2026 some states are banning SNAP benefits for being used for candy, soda, and sugary prepared snacks. A lot of people are upset about this because they think they should be able to eat whatever they want on their SNAP benefits.
Over the years, I have seen so many overweight people and overweight children. I am overweight myself. Food is really expensive, but the candy and snack foods are being used to pacify our cravings. I have seen people giving their kids so many snacks, and the kids are extremely overweight.
Sometimes I like snack food more than anything, and I know this isn't healthy. Some people do not cook for their children, or their kids are latchkey kids. I think this new law could be good for people who are low income. It will make people be more responsible for feeding their families healthy food.
They are not totally banning sugar, so you can still make your own cookies, candy, and sugary snacks. It will take a little more planning.
You can make food in your crockpot before you leave for work so your kids will have a healthy meal when they come home from school. You can also make meals in advance and freeze them.
Teach your kids how to make simple meals and make sure that there is always bread and sandwich meat available for them to make sandwiches. On the days that you are off from work or if you do not work, prepare cakes and cookies that you can make for your kids.
Make iced tea, lemonade, use fruit juice since you can no longer purchase soda. This is a good time for all of us to get healthy. Maybe this generation will be a lot healthier than the last.
