School Nutrition Association 3 - School Nutrition Association

SNA, formerly the American School Food Service Association (ASFSA), celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NSLP in 1971.

Food & Recipes, Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

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!”

Food & Recipes, Menu Planning

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.

Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

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.

Nutrition & Meal Planning

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.”