Good Morning, World!
When we think of breakfast, we immediately look to our go-to staples: milk, orange juice, cereal, toast, eggs, waffles, sausage and bacon. However, more and more K-12 schools are beginning to embrace a worldly approach to their breakfast offerings, introducing students to a variety of international cuisines. And that’s also important.
The Day We Dug Through Garbage
As the new editor of School Nutrition magazine, I am both honored and excited to build upon the foundation of what’s been established before me. My hope is that as we take on this new chapter together, I invite you, our readers, to join us on a new journey.
Rewards Found Beyond the Comfort Zone
SNA President Shannon Gleave discusses the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.
The Basics of DEIA Training
If you’ve never implemented any sort of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) training in your workplace you might have questions about what DEIA training looks like and why it’s important. Read on for a brief overview of DEIA initiatives in the workplace and how they can benefit your work environment.
Ingredients for Health: Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been used all around the word for thousands of years, so we’ve had a long time—and a lot of different cultures—to contribute to the list of possibilities. Let’s dive into how to use this familiar spice, plus how eating it can benefit your health.
How to Honeydew
Honeydew melon is often seen as the filler ingredient of every fruit salad. But according to a recent article in USA Today, honeydew is establishing itself as a nutritious fruit worth including in your average diet.
Everyone Loves a Friendly Competition
Reminiscent of many of our favorite cooking competition TV shows, Director of Dining Services Nizam Saad, of Norwich Public Schools came up with the idea for the Discovery Kitchen Cook-off—a cooking competition among four teams of two middle school students to see who could create the best dish.
What Influences Food and Beverage Decisions
The International Food Information Council recently released their 2024 Food & Health Survey, covering a wide range of topics, from perceptions about food safety and what makes food “healthy” to the impact of social media on food and nutrition and what factors are most important in driving purchases.
New School Year, New Vibe
The start of a new school year is always exciting, but with some creativity and planning, you can always turn it up a notch with some fresh ideas! Bring the back-to-school party into the cafeteria, reconnect with your students after break and set the tone for a great year ahead. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
This & That: July/August 2024
Looking for new apps to download, books to read, products to try or ideas to implement in your cafeterias? This & That has got you covered! Check out this list of products and programs featured in the May/June 2024 issue of School Nutrition and give them a try yourself!