Hi Kitty

I think it is great that your boys are eating anything at all and you should congratulate yourself on the hard work you've put in with both of them.  Well done!  When you've come so far I would try not to focus too much on whether foods are empty or not and work from the place that it is good they are managing to eat anything!

I think most parents want their children to have a balanced and healthy diet.  What that actually consists of seems to change like the seasons of fashion and one piece of research tell you one thing and then another 2 years later says that was completely wrong!  A range of foods from the different food groups makes common sense without getting too analytical.  Food is there is sustain and maintain us but it is also there for pleasure!  If either or your boys can say they are enjoying eating something that would be wonderful. A little of what you like/everything in moderation works for me!

Eggs and bacon for breakfast now - well it wasn't long ago we were told no processed meats like bacon, ham or corned beef at all!  My father in law died aged 54 from a heart attack which at the time was blamed on his eating eggs and bacon for breakfast everyday!  A certain amount is in your genes whatever you do.  My husband has what his father probably had which is high cholesterol and is on treatment for it but it wasn't known about back then.

I would love my kids to have a "normal" diet.  I don't like the fact that my son's entire diet comes in a plastic bag and bypasses his gut completely and goes directly into his heart.  But I also couldn't watch him to continue to suffer as he did and loose weight and be malnourished.  We all do what we have to do in the circumstances that we are given, often with little or no control over them.

I would carry on as you are, which is doing the best you can and trying your very hardest to ensure the best start you can for your children.  You do a great job and shouldn't give yourself a hard time!

Lots of love