SN Magazine: March/April – Mad About Food
Food—sure, it’s a way to fuel and nourish our bodies, but it’s about so much more. Especially in a school…
Sí to Flavor!
Bringing Hispanic Cuisine to the Cafeteria: Celebrating Culture, Growing Palates and Building Community.
Packing a Nutritional Punch: The Superfood Effect
“Superfoods” may be a trendy term, but the idea behind them isn’t new—nutrient-dense ingredients that promote overall health. Adding superfoods to school meals can make healthy eating easier (and tastier) for students without overcomplicating the menu.
Student-Driven Menus
Three school nutrition directors share how prioritizing student involvement in their menu planning sparks excitement and helps boost participation in their cafeterias.
A Journey Through Cafeteria Classics
No matter how much school meals have evolved over the years, there are iconic cafeteria classics that have stood the test of time. Whether you were in school in the ‘70s or even just a few years ago, chances are you’ve looked at an actual lunch tray or a recent recipe photo and thought, “Yep, I remember that!”
Taking the First Bite
Food is an adventure, and sometimes the best part isn’t whether we love or dislike a dish. It’s the experience of trying something new. Sometimes you’ll find a new favorite. Other times? Maybe not. But either way, you took a chance and tried something new, and that’s what really matters.
Lessons From a Former Picky Eater
I know how important a staple like a peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich can be for a choosy child. That’s why it’s crucial we listen to kids when it comes to their meals—because, at the end of the day, if they won’t eat it, it doesn’t matter how nutritious it is.
Ingredients for Health: Quinoa
Quinoa has come a long way since people began growing it in the Andean region 7,000 years ago. For most of that time, it remained relatively unknown outside its native South America, but over the last few decades, quinoa has become globally grown, eaten and praised as a “superfood.”
Tickets Now on Sale for SNF’s St. Patrick’s Day Golden Ticket Raffle
Back by popular demand, the School Nutrition Foundation Golden Ticket Raffle returns along with your chance to win a $10,000 prize! …