Des Moines Public Schools Food & Nutrition

Info & updates from @DMSchools Food & Nutrition, providing 25,000 meals a day to students throughout Des Moines.

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Strawberry Grand Slam:
Here’s a simple snack kids can make. Spread yogurt on a graham cracker. Top it with slices of strawberries. Yum! #pickabettersnack #healthychoicescount

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Sharing the final Pick a better snack newsletter for the year! In May, @DMschools students will learn about berries!

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Most people don’t see the work behind every school meal.

Our DMPS Food & Nutrition staff keep kitchens running, serve thousands of students, and build daily connections that matter.

Thank you for showing up for our students every day. #SchoolLunchHeroDay

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Congratulations to this year's @DMschools Food & Nutrition All About the Kids Winner, Deanna! We're thankful for all you do!

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Happy School Lunch Hero week to our amazing team ⁦@DMschools⁩!!

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Sharing our @DMschools May/June calendar menus - The final ones for the school year!

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Happy School Lunch Hero Week to all our amazing @DMschools Food & Nutrition Staff!

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April is #NationalSoyfoodsMonth! Celebrate by preparing this lemongrass chili tofu #recipe: https://t.co/PF71sOHUYO #eatright

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Spring is the best time for asparagus! Thinner stalks are typically more tender & sweeter. You can eat asparagus fresh, or cook & season it with parmesan cheese, garlic powder, lemon pepper or a squeeze of lemon juice.

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@DMschools @DM_North prepared a pizza party to help students celebrating the end of testing week!

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@DMschools @DM_North & @DSMRoosevelt made delicious special breakfasts for testing this week!

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April Pick a better snack newsletters! Students at @DMschools will be learning about asparagus!

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Sharing our April menus at @DMschools!

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Low on time or energy for breakfast? Power up with these tips for a quick and nutritious breakfast and get ready to conquer your day like a champ: https://t.co/CdeTzJyoUY #eatright #NationalNutritionMonth

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Eating well doesn’t have to break the bank! Discover tips for healthy meals on a budget and find resources in your community: https://t.co/Of8CMIT8iv #eatright #NationalNutritionMonth

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Need help finding low-cost, nutritional recipes? Spend Smart. Eat Smart. is a free resource from ISU Extension that can help you & your family eat healthily on a tight budget.
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Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) has information about available resources for nutritional food. Download the “We Can Help” brochure for options: https://t.co/mbbt5v5GKQ
#NationalNutritionMonth #eatright

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Kids feel better, act better & sleep better when they eat healthily, but getting them to actually eat healthier is easier said than done. Life is busy, food is expensive & kids can be picky.
Here’s some tips to help children eat healthy: https://t.co/yffQz2UuSj

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Follow these recommendations to build healthy eating habits!
Visit https://t.co/OqC8vWmJuD learn more about 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! #NatioanalNuturtionMonth #eatright

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Want a snack your kids can make themselves? Peeling a clementine is as easy as 1,2,3! #pickabettersnack #healthychoicescount
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