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By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietician When most people think of barbecuing they picture hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. But if you want to try something different, try making my family’s favorite: Grilled Chicken & Veggie Pasta Salad.  What’s best about this healthy recipe is that you can make it ahead! Grilled Chicken and Veggie […]

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Spring is here and with the change of the season comes changes to our menus. Over the month of April, your school will transition to our newly updated Spring-Summer Menu. This season, we’re featuring Fresh Fruit Fridays!  Every Friday during lunch, your child will be served fresh fruit with their […]

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian April 3rd is National Find a Rainbow Day!  If the weather cooperates, then with a little rain and sunshine you might get to see a rainbow in the sky. If not, try creating a rainbow on your plate instead! These snack ideas are not only fun to eat, but the […]

Give your sloppy joes a healthy boost by adding lentils, which are high in iron, B vitamins and fiber!

Here’s a sweet and super simple dinner recipe, perfect for spring!

Our Greek Chicken Pita Pocket is a light and flavorful recipe that is packed with tons of nutrients!    

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Instead of adding green food dye to make your St Patrick’s Day festive, try these delicious, naturally green snacks!   Four Leaf Clover Hummus Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)                                      1 can (15 oz) Vegetable Oil                                    […]

It’s March 1, which means we have officially entered into Nutrition Month! Today, we’re sharing the Thai King Noodles recipe from our Grow Fit menu!

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Show your family – and your heart – some love with these healthy “Grow Fit” Valentine’s Day treats. You can start your day with our easy-to-make whole grain muffin paired with a strawberry banana smoothie!  Or treat everyone to a delicious sweet and savory pizza! Happy Valentine’s Day!   Whole […]

Even if your team doesn’t come out on top, you will bring home a win (nutritionally)!  Try one of our popular Grow Fit recipes: Ranch Bean Dip Serves 4-6 Ingredients: Refried Beans, Vegetarian                                        1 can (16 […]

Does the lack of sunshine during the winter have you dragging your feet and not feeling your best?  If so, you may have a Vitamin D deficiency.  Not only does the sun put a little spring in our step, but it also is converted naturally to Vitamin D in our bodies.  With the lack of […]