Jessica Biel Shares the Fast Food She Bans for Her Kids – A Bold Opinion

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Jessica Biel’s Clean Eating Philosophy

Jessica Biel is all about maintaining a “clean” diet, which naturally means she has some establishments that she avoids completely.

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McDonald’s is Off the Table

In a recent interview with Parade, Jessica revealed that her family, which includes her sons Silas (10) and Phineas (4) with husband Justin Timberlake, doesn’t dine at certain places — the famous fast-food giant McDonald’s being one of them.

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No McDonald’s for Her Kids

She stated, “I’m like, ‘Sorry, guys, I’m not doing it.’ They don’t get McDonald’s.” This was her clear stance when it comes to her kids and fast food.

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Concerns About Quality Ingredients

Explaining her reasoning, Jessica expressed her concerns about the food quality: “I just feel like I don’t know what’s going on with [the] quality of that food. Instead, let’s opt for a nice burger and fries at a good restaurant. I’d much prefer to pay more for something quality rather than going with fast food.”

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Not a Crazy Mom, Just One Rule

She made it clear that she’s not a strict parent — it’s just one small rule she enforces. If her kids ever request McDonald’s, Biel simply redirects them to another dining option with a firm, “Next! Next place. Next down the line!”

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Online Reactions

As you can imagine, people had quite the reactions to her comments online. Many readers resonated with her viewpoint. Under a related Instagram post from People magazine, one user wrote, “It’s so unhealthy. I agree. It may have happened in my house, but as I get older, absolutely not.”

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Support and Critique

Another added, “I make my own burgers with quality ingredients as well.” However, some critics found it a bit harsh on her kids; one said, “Poor little boys,” while another expressed relief that they don’t live under such strict rules.

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Understandable, But

However, certain commenters pointed out that her perspective might seem disconnected from reality, as for lots of families, cheap fast food is the only viable option. “Here’s the thing, Jessica, some of us are poor,” remarked one user, while another added how it’s a suggestion that reflects privilege.

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Parting Opinions

One playful comment said, “Ok millionaire.. thanks for sharing.” Another reminded her, “‘Kim, there are people who are really struggling.'”

So, what’s your take on Jessica’s parenting decision? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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