Today’s schools are embracing food trends like sustainability, farm-to-table and scratch-cooking to meet the growing demands of Gen Z foodie-approved meals and snacks. On top of that, the nutrition found in a school meal is often better quality and more well-rounded than a typical meal from your favorite restaurant. Surprised? Keep reading for more ways schools are serving up Ws.
In honor of October’s National Farm to School Month and National School Lunch Week (October 9-13), let's dive into the importance of school meals as a way to nurture our children’s health and academic achievements.
Smoothies are everywhere! From fast food restaurants and coffee houses to gas stations and grocery stores, smoothies are everywhere, and students want to see their favorite restaurant foods in their cafeterias. Plus, they are focused on eating healthier while still wanting the convenience of on-the-go and schools are jumping on board!
Today’s high school students can often be found hanging out at their local coffee shop, so why not bring a healthier coffee option to our students? By bringing their favorite beverages to schools, we can encourage students to stay on campus with their friends while offering a tasty and healthier option for them to enjoy. Read on to learn more!
While some may have worries about coffee beverages, mainly due to the added ingredients, the coffee bean itself is quite a nutrient powerhouse.
Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) student ambassadors at Marion Elementary in Allen, Texas, were busy in their kitchens this November creating delicious and nutritious snacks to share with peers. These students participated in the annual Medical City Children’s Hospital kids teaching kids® 21-Day Challenge, which encouraged kids and families across North Texas to create healthy snacking habits by eating more fruits and vegetables for 21 days.
Whether you’re looking to succeed in school, the real world or a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), math is an invaluable subject to master. Some people naturally excel in math and love it. And some, like me, need a little extra help to grasp the concepts. No matter which camp you or your kiddos fall into, using food and recipes is a great way to have fun and help your children understand several basic mathematical concepts.
Here are some great ways to work mathematical concepts into your kitchen and cook up some yummy homework.
Between sports practice, music lessons, homework and carpools it can be difficult for busy moms to ensure their kids are eating balanced meals. Since 2011, MyPlate has served as an easy-to-follow guide for creating nutrient-rich meals that fuel healthy lifestyles. However, as any mom knows, a balanced meal doesn’t do any good unless kids want to consume it. The great news is recent research shows that the longtime kid favorite, flavored milk, fits perfectly into the MyPlate lifestyle.
New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill visited Albany High School in Albany, Louisiana, this month to celebrate the school’s commitment to school breakfast.
Albany High School added a second chance, grab-and-go breakfast this school year, which allows students access to breakfast in a quick, easy, later-in-the-morning format that gets them to 92% breakfast participation!
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons knows the importance of breakfast – he even credits eating breakfast every day for his success!
“Want to know my secret to success? It’s pretty simple: I eat breakfast. I fuel up in the morning with foods full of dairy, whole grains, protein and fruit,” Justin says.
Fueling up with the right foods is important for every NFL player, and breakfast is a big part of what they do to stay healthy. Justin says breakfast keeps him fast, sharp and strong – so be sure you enjoy breakfast every day, at home or at school!
Low-fat chocolate milk is back! Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that schools can now serve low-fat (1%) flavored milk in school lunches, breakfast and snack programs. Now, school meal programs have a greater opportunity to provide the nutrition students need in a choice they want.
You may be wondering if low-fat chocolate milk is a smart choice for your child’s school meal. Here are the three things you should know:
