A mother has enforced a strict restriction on sugary foods for her children while allowing herself to indulge in them. April Jackson, aged 36, maintains stringent rules, including prohibiting her twin four-year-old girls from consuming any sugar or processed foods, even opting out of birthday cakes. She believes in introducing certain foods at specific ages, banning packaged items like pasta, bread, sweets, and chocolate for her children but allows herself these treats after they are asleep.
April, a former participant on The Apprentice and a chef and restaurateur, shifted her perspective on food after having her twins. She prioritizes quality ingredients and avoids packaged or long-shelf-life items. Her daughters, raised in a “bubble” without nursery exposure, have a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, meat, and nutritious meals like scrambled eggs with plantain for breakfast and roast chicken with quinoa for lunch and dinner.
Despite facing criticism from other parents, April sticks to her principles, showcasing her daughters’ diet on TikTok. She aims to gradually introduce sugar to her children in controlled amounts as they mature, emphasizing leading by example in healthy eating habits. April’s unique approach challenges conventional snack culture, promoting whole foods and home-cooked meals over processed options.