This is a cute little 1950s leaflet from the National Dairy Council encouraging kids to eat a "square" lunch.
We may scoff at the fact that butter is on the list (well it is from the Dairy Council, after all!) yet kids weren't suffering from an obesity epidemic. Also, dessert is encouraged!
On the back: "Can you check off al four squares on the chart? Then you're giving yourself a square deal- if you eat all that's on your plate.
"It's smart to know you are eating well and giving yourself a fair chance to do your best in whatever's ahead in the afternoon."
I don't add a lot of fat to my foods, but when I do I use non-hydrogenated vegetable oils like Safflower, Olive or Sesame and I use butter instead of margarine. Here's a little primer on Butter vs Margarine.
What about you- do you often eat a "square" lunch?
I low carb because I have diabetes so don't eat bread but I don't eat ready meals either. Back in the 50s Type 2 diabetes was controlled more by diet than drugs. People ate way less processed food too and I think that's what makes us sick. The whole low fat mantra goes back to flawed 1970s research by a guy called Ancel Keys. I recommend watching Sugar: The Bitter Truth on YouTube, a lecture by Dr Robert Lustig MD of UCSF.
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