I grew up on Apple Jacks and Diet Coke.
My mom cooked for us every night that I remember, but the rest of my diet included Nutty Bars, Gummy Bears (but not the green ones), Steak ‘Ems from the box, and yes: Apple Jacks and Diet Coke. My after-school snack was Runts (but not the bananas). (Does anyone else remember those?)
The first healthy-eating friend …
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