Public schools generally do not have very many healthy food options for children to choose from, however, recently we’ve see changes with some schools across the nation. It appears that there are a few schools making more effort to go above and beyond to serve healthier lunch options, such as the Lincoln Public schools.
In fact, one teacher from the Bronx is making healthy eating fun and educational for his students and now we find two public schools in New York have taken their school menu much more seriously!
In January 2013, Public School 244 in Queens, New York was the first school in the nation to adopt a 100% vegetarian menu, serving kids tofu wraps, veggie chili, fresh fruits, and more. At first the school wanted to offer healthier food options and they took in parents’ and other school officials’ opinions into consideration. (1)
This school started serving vegetarian meals three times a week, then increasing it to four times a week. It was such a success that the school went 100% vegetarian every single day! Principal Robert Groff says, “We believe that, if we taught kids to make healthy choices, it would help them to grow as students and well-rounded children.” (2)
Apparently this success has reached out to Peck Slip School in lower Manhattan, New York. Amie Hamlin, the executive director of New York Coalition for Healthy School Food, says, “More schools are asking for vegetarian menus, in order to increase their students’ intake of whole plant foods, which they understand are associated with lower BMI, better health, less sick days, and increased concentration.” (3)
The numbers of vegetarians and vegans are on the rise, whether it’s for health, environmental, or animal rights issues. When it comes to health, more people are realizing how vital whole foods are to keeping us strong and productive, especially for young children. Schools are recognizing it much more than ever before and the results prove it.
Source:
(1) www.ecorazzi.com
(2) www.cbsnews.com
(3) www.ecorazzi.com
(4) http://news.therawfoodworld.com/two-new-york-public-schools-go-100-vegetarian/
In fact, one teacher from the Bronx is making healthy eating fun and educational for his students and now we find two public schools in New York have taken their school menu much more seriously!
In January 2013, Public School 244 in Queens, New York was the first school in the nation to adopt a 100% vegetarian menu, serving kids tofu wraps, veggie chili, fresh fruits, and more. At first the school wanted to offer healthier food options and they took in parents’ and other school officials’ opinions into consideration. (1)
This school started serving vegetarian meals three times a week, then increasing it to four times a week. It was such a success that the school went 100% vegetarian every single day! Principal Robert Groff says, “We believe that, if we taught kids to make healthy choices, it would help them to grow as students and well-rounded children.” (2)
Apparently this success has reached out to Peck Slip School in lower Manhattan, New York. Amie Hamlin, the executive director of New York Coalition for Healthy School Food, says, “More schools are asking for vegetarian menus, in order to increase their students’ intake of whole plant foods, which they understand are associated with lower BMI, better health, less sick days, and increased concentration.” (3)
The numbers of vegetarians and vegans are on the rise, whether it’s for health, environmental, or animal rights issues. When it comes to health, more people are realizing how vital whole foods are to keeping us strong and productive, especially for young children. Schools are recognizing it much more than ever before and the results prove it.
Source:
(1) www.ecorazzi.com
(2) www.cbsnews.com
(3) www.ecorazzi.com
(4) http://news.therawfoodworld.com/two-new-york-public-schools-go-100-vegetarian/
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