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How to keep school lunch hot?

Blogs How to keep school lunch hot? [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] Image by stockking on Freepik Think about this: 90% of school lunches are unhealthy fast food. Kids have a short, 20-minute lunch break. So, it’s no surprise their food gets cold. But, insulated food containers are changing things for the better. Parents tried packing their kids’ lunch warm, but […]

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From Farm to Fork: The Role of Agriculture in School Lunches

Blogs From Farm to Fork: The Role of Agriculture in School Lunches [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] Germs on fresh produce cause about 46% of all foodborne illnesses in the U.S., says the CDC. Yet, 81% of schools in Canada serve fresh fruits and veggies daily in their lunches. This shows how school lunches, agriculture, and fresh produce are key in keeping students healthy and

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Fighting for Change: How Parents Can Advocate for Healthier School Meals

Blogs Fighting for Change: How Parents Can Advocate for Healthier School Meals [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] Image by freepik In the 2021-22 school year, 33,300 schools across Canada were part of a program. This program affected 16.2 million children, nearly a third of all students. It shows parents must push for school meals that keep kids’ health in mind. Dr.

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How Many Children Don’t Eat Lunch on School Days in Canada?

Blogs How Many Children Don’t Eat Lunch on School Days in Canada? [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] On a typical school day in 2015, more than 1 in 20 children in Canada didn’t eat lunch. This finding comes from a study in the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition. The research was done by Dr. Claire Tugault-Lafleur at the University

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Is Your Childs School Lunch Putting Their Health at Risk?

Blogs Is Your Childs School Lunch Putting Their Health at Risk? [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] Image by freepik “What children eat at school has a major impact on their overall health and well-being.” – Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States. We trust our children’s schools to serve meals that help them grow. Some studies though,

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