Food + Nutrition Department News
March 2020
National Nutrition Month
Plant based foods and meals are good for our bodies and the environment. This month we will be teaching students about these benefits with Discovery Kitchen events and special menu features!
Featured Menu Items
Tuesday, March 10: Banana "Split"- Fresh Banana topped with Vanilla Yogurt, Crunch Granola, Fresh Strawberries and Blueberries.
Monday, March 23: Garden Burger on Whole Grain Bun with Butternut Squash Mac + Cheese with Roasted Broccoli
Middle School:
Wednesday, March 4: Crispy Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower
Monday, March 16: Seasoned Baked Waffle Fries topped with Sweet Potato + Bean Chili
Monday, March 23: Spicy Black Bean Burger on Whole Grain Bun
High School:
Tuesday, March 17: Korean Vegetarian BibimBap Bowl
Wednesday, March 25: Seasoned Waffle Fries topped with Sweet Potato + Bean Chili
Mood Boost
Through Mood Boost we are teaching students how certain foods affect their moods in the areas of Alert, Calm, Confident, Happy, Smart, and Strong.
At each school we host a program launch followed by six weeks of new, fun menu items with cool swag each day for students who give the featured foods a try!
We're making our way to each school so keep a lookout!