I grew up on mostly white beans and cornbread. Didn’t hurt me. Of course, I had a few other things as well; but it wasn’t fancy fare. - Nowdays, kids seem to think if they don’t have a slice of plain pizza hanging off their plates at every meal, they’re abused.
I was raised on Southern fried everything. People, unless they have a real medical problem, can eat just about anything, as long as they don’t eat too much and for too long. Moderation, few carbs, sugar or fat and you’ll be fine...................