Meals at school should be no cost to all - mandated at the fed level! Until then, lobby for statewide policies. Promote meals at school as the best choice! Make meals at school appealing - focus on colorful fresh fruits/veg & #truefood. Partner with local restaurants, farmers!
Joined by Three Michelin Star Chef Dominique Crenn, nonprofit @eat_real_cert just launched its
COVID-19 & Nutrition Alert. Read about the link between processed-food related diseases &
COVID-19 complications. Nutrition is more important than ever. https://t.co/aRoV3aOJtM
Proud to be a founding member of ScratchWorks, a collective created to connect school food service professionals with others in the field that are working to implement more scratch cooking in their food program. Visit https://t.co/r5vlfSNHLt to learn more!
The @ChefAnnFnd recently launched a complete overhaul of their websites! New content and resources for #schoolfood professionals, parents, and healthy food advocates. Check it out: https://t.co/GIwWJwsB7p
@thelunchtray asked school district dietitian why animal crackers were served every day at breakfast. The reply: “Students are required to have a certain amount of iron every week & the animal crackers provide it. You know, from the fortified white flour.” https://t.co/tpfF9rYKPK
The @LifeTimeFndtn awards grants to schools willing to ditch the “Harmful 7” - ingredients typically found in processed food. But what happens when the grant runs out? Read my Q&A with a district that says the improvements have been totally sustainable: https://t.co/TRaSNuHxWg
When we talk about our Farm to School program we know that it not only makes a difference on your plates, it makes an impact on our local economy. Here's a look at last school year. #farmtoschool#eatlocal#mngrown#f2s#minnesota#farms
Keeping your kids hydrated in the heat is one of the most important parts of having a safe and healthy summer! Read our tips and tricks to staying hydrated in the summer sun!👏🏼 https://t.co/HenUOH0OtN