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Each month, school menus feature a "food focus" which usually highlights a "superfood" like blueberries, tomatoes, avacado and others.


May Food Focus - Peaches
Superfood for Energy
Peaches are a member of the rose family and are a good source of
Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Potassium. Peaches are very good for your skin.
They were first cultivated  in China where they are revered as a symbol of longevity.  A typical peach only has about 66 calories.

Peaches are available in your cafeteria every day in May. 
Look for fresh peaches and/or sliced or diced peaches offered with your meal


In April, May and June, we are promoting the attributes
of being a "Flexitarian.



A Flexitarian is someone who isn't necessarily a vegetarian but actively incorporates meals with plant based protein into his/her meals in place of meat and other animal proteins.  By making a slight change in our diet and simply eating one meat-free meal a week, or including 51% or more of raw food into our diets (a salad with our meat) we can make an impact on our health and the environment.  
Most  plant based protein sources are low in fat and calories which can help maintain a healthy weight.  Try dry beans and peas like kidney beans, pinto beans, garbozos, black eyed peas and lentils, or nuts and seeds as a substitute for meat. 


Click on the following link
and Learn 10 East Ways to be a Flexitarian Today
and Play an interactive Matching Game or Print Activity Sheets
and Cook a Recipe for Garbonzo Bean Salad
and Focus on the Healthy Attributes of Garbonzo Beans

  http://www.simplygoodfood.org/ 


April Food Focus - Garbonzo Beans (Chickpeas)
Superfood for Your Digestive System
Garbonzo Beans (Chickpeas) are low in saturated fat, and very low in cholesterol and sodium.  They are a good source of dietery fiber, protein and copper, and a very good source of folate and manganese.
Garbonzo Beans are a legume and are available throughout the year.  They have a delicious nut-like taste and buttery texture.  They are an invariable part of Middle Eastern and Indian dishes such as hummus, falafels and curries.

March Food Focus - Healthy Entree Salads
Superfood for Fighting Disease
Fruits and Vegetables in salads are a great source of important nutrients like calcium, folate, fiber Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Add Whole Grains to your entree salad by topping with whole wheat croutons, adding brown rice or having a whole wheat roll on the side.
Add lean protein to your entree salad like cooked chicken, cheese, eggs, rinsed canned beans, nuts or seeds.

February Food Focus - Low-Fat Yogurt
Superfood For Strong Muscles and Bones
Low-Fat Yogurt is a great source of protein and an excellent source of calcium you need for strong bones and teeth.
While yogurt is made from milk, it actually has more nutritional benefits than milk, such as protein, calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. 
Try plain low-fat yogurt at home as a tasty topping for tacos and baked potatoes, instead of fatty sour cream.

January Food Focus - Brown Rice
Superfood For Energy
Eat Whole Grain Brow Rice for a good source of fiber and B-vitamins and lots of Complex Carbohydrates for sustainable energy.
Brown Rice has a mild nutty flavor and is chewier and more nutritious that white rice.

December Food Focus - Whole Wheat
Superfood For Good Health
Whole Wheat helps fight Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Type II Diabetes and is superb for digestive health.
Choose Whole Grains whenever you have a choice.  Look for the word "whole" on packages to be sure you are eating healthy.
Look for whole grains in wild rice, oatmeal, barley, popcorn, whole wheat bread, wraps, tortillas and more. 

November Food Focus - Carrots
Superfood For Your Eyes
Carrots are a leading source of beta-carotene in the American diet which is converted by the body into Vitamin A.
Carrots help to lower your cholesterol and are an excellent source of fiber.

Recent Foodservice Promotions & Activities Include:

October Food Focus - Leafy Vegetables/Spinach

Spinach is high in folate, Vitamin E, Lutein and Antioxidants.  Fresh spinach is available all year.  Major supplies come from Texas and California where it grows as a cool winter crop.

September Food Focus - Tomatoes

A cup of cherry tomatoes has about 27 Calories and is rich with Vitamin A and Vitamin C.  Eating tomatoes and tomato products have been associated with a lower risk of cancer and healthy skin.

Food Focus - Red Kidney Beans

Kidney beans are a very good source of cholesterol lowering fiber and help keep blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly.  When combined with whole grains such as rice, kidney beans provide virtually fat free high quality protein.

Kidney beans contribute to a healthy heart not only because of the high fiber, but also because of the significant amounts of folate and magnesium these legumes supply.  Kidney beans also help increase your energy levels by helping to replenish your iron stores.