Queso Chili Pasta! One of our new favorite recipes. Has your student tried this entree at their school yet?
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If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried COTTON CANDY GRAPES this week! Just like their name suggests, these grapes taste like cotton candy! However, after the initial burst of sweetness, they end up tasting mild and juicy. If you want to try them at home, they only pop up in stores a few weeks of the year and they sell out fast! Grapes are fat-free and make a perfect snack.
https://fruitsandveggies.org/expert-advice/nutrition-profile-cotton-candy-grapes/
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It's believed that mangos originated in India. Thank you, India for such a delicious and juicy fruit!
Mangos are filled with Vitamin C, B6, A, folate, and fiber; great for immune, heart, and gut health.
If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried MANGO this week!
Visit Mango.org for recipes and more.
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Jicama (HEE-cama) - A root vegetable native to Mexico. This crisp root vegetable tastes like a combination of potato and pear. Jicamas are high in fiber and great for digestion and heart health.
Jicama is commonly eaten raw with lime juice and chili powder. Here are 10 other ways to enjoy Jicama: https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-jicama/
If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried JICAMA this week!
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Please join us for "Taste of NC Day" on January 19th and enjoy local foods on the school lunch menu. Keep your eyes out for more local foods popping up on the menus. 🍠🍎
We're on a food journey, and this is just the beginning!
FUN FACT: A pineapple isn’t just one fruit, it’s actually several “fruitlets” that have grown together.
NUTRITION SUPERPOWER: Pineapple has a combination of nutrients like vitamin C and the mineral manganese which work together to keep your immune system in tip-top shape.
If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried PINEAPPLE this week!
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Spring Valley Elementary School! #NSLW22
We see you, Shepard Middle School cafeteria! Show off that 70s spirit! 💃🏾
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