CURRICULUM
Four Pillars of Nutrition
We deepen our student’s appreciation of food and have seen even the most resistant hard liners become open to trying new things.
We challenge students to re-think and question their food choices. Our answers are plain and simple so they can relate and apply them in their daily life.
Be Sugar Smart
How much sugar is in a sports drink?
How much sugar is enough?
What happens when you have too much?
What’s the difference between natural and added sugar?
What are some good alternatives?
All In for Whole Grain
What’s a whole grain?
What does it look like?
What does fiber do?
What happens when you don’t get enough?
Why eating refined grains all the time isn’t so great for your body?
Become a super grain fanatic.
Eat the Rainbow
Adding colors to your plate means adding essential vitamins too. Darker colored produce means more nutrients and antioxidants.
Rainbow colors in your meals can lift you up.
What vitamins keep us healthy?
How to add powerful micro-nutrients into kid approved meals.
Explore a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, and a variety of cooking options.
Kid approved recipes with two thumbs up.
Lean on Protein
What’s protein and why do I need it?
What does protein do for our body?
Proteins are the building blocks to build and repair muscles, tissues, organs and cells.
Go beyond meat and dairy protein and load up on plant protein in beans, nuts and grains.
Our Students Are Saying:
“I love vegetables now.”
