Contents: Fufu, Caterpillars, greens
Source: C.C.
Notes: Insects are a very common source of proteins outside of the USA and Western Europe.
Congo School Lunch - Fufu and Caterpillars
Contents: Fufu, Caterpillars, greens
Source: C.C.
Notes: Insects are a very common source of proteins outside of the USA and Western Europe.
Japan School Lunch - Okinawa Taco Rice
Country: Japan (Yokohama International School (YIS), Yokohama)
Contents: Okinawa Taco Rice
Source: "K"
Notes: Looks like the Japanese version of a Taco Salad.
Mom Says She Was 'Lunch Shamed' by School for Packing Oreos for Daughter
Leeza Pearson was out of fruit and vegetables one day last week, so she tucked a pack of Oreos in her daughter Natalee's lunch and sent her off to school at the Children's Academy in Aurora, Colorado.
Pearson said she was stunned when her 4-year-old came home later in the day with the cookies untouched and a sternly worded note from the school.
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Pearson said she was stunned when her 4-year-old came home later in the day with the cookies untouched and a sternly worded note from the school.
Read more here
School serves 6-year-old meat to TN students
Meat dating to the year of President Obama’s first inauguration was served to students in some Hawkins County, Tennessee schools last week.
Hawkins County Commissioner Michael Herrell was alerted after a cafeteria worker sent him a photo of the pork roast they used for school meals was from 2009.
The 6-year-old meat had been frozen and then was thawed for meal preparation.
Read more here
What are your thoughts?
Hawkins County Commissioner Michael Herrell was alerted after a cafeteria worker sent him a photo of the pork roast they used for school meals was from 2009.
The 6-year-old meat had been frozen and then was thawed for meal preparation.
Read more here
What are your thoughts?
Russian Boy Keeps a Photo Journal of His School Lunches
This is pretty neat. This Russian boy posting school lunches every day for about 8 months.
Malawi School Lunch - Nsima and Beans
Contents: Nsima (equivalent to finely ground grits), kidney beans, and African cabbage
Source: Rebecca M.
Notes: "Here’s the lunch we served in school in Malawi, in a little village a few hours outside of Lilongwe called Chim’wang’ombe. Their lunch is nsima (which is equivalent to finely ground grits), kidney beans, and African cabbage (which has a pleasant spicy bite to it). Each child shares a plate of food with one other child."
Russia School Lunch - Pelmeni
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Contents: Pelmeni and ketchup
Source: Елена М
Notes:Елена states that his is from her son's school, in Russia. Pelmeni are dumplings consisting of a filling wrapped in thin, unleavened dough.The filling can be minced meat (pork, lamb, beef, or any other kind of meat), fish, or mushrooms. The mixing together of different kinds of meat is also popular.
USA School Lunch - Grilled Cheese
Contents: Toasted cheese sandwich, applesauce, milk
Source: Kelsey E.
Notes: That cheese looks rather unlike cheese.
Japan School Lunch - Soup and Salad
Contents: Gobo (burdock root) and carrot salad with tuna, bread with kinako (roasted soybean) powder, and chicken/cabbage soup with noodles.
Source: Charron O.
Notes: I am an American living in Nishi-ku Kobe, Japan and have been volunteering my time with my Japanese friend to give 20-60 min beginners English presentations. Last week I had the pleasure of joining a 4th grade class in Okubo, Japan for lunch.
School Lunches from Around the World - Distractify
Distractify has some school lunches from around the world. Italy looks great.
About 32 million children in the US eat cafeteria school lunches every day. As a nation with a childhood obesity epidemic, Sweetgreen—an organization that seeks to battle childhood obesity and promote healthy eating habits for children—decided to take a look at what these kids actually have for lunch at school. The organization also takes a look at the school lunches that children from around the world typically eat, to further examine where America falls in comparison.
Canada School Lunch - Turkey Sandwich
Contents: Turkey Sandwich, veggies, granola bar, peanut butter energy bites, grapefruit juice
Source: Kenda M.
Notes: Just like school lunches, packed lunches can be fantastic, like this one, or terrible, like some others I've posted
Pork Sandwich and Chips
Contents: Pork patty sandwich, BBQ flavored potato chips, Rice Krispies Treat. apple, slice of cantaloupe, beans.
Source: Chrissy S.
Notes: "Our school was "pushing" to send your kids to school for the summer lunch program to ensure they received a healthy lunch even when school was out. I'm still trying to figure out what is nutricious about this lunch."
USA School Lunch - Hummus
Contents: Hummus, pita, celery, baby carrots, red pepper, apple
Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA
USA School Lunch - Mac and Cheese
Country: USA
Contents: Mac and Cheese, wheat roll, iceberg salad, orange slices, grapes, green beans.
Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA
Notes: Lots of fruits and veggies, some starch, some protein, looks good!
USA School Lunch - Chicken Tacos
Contents: Chicken tacos, sour cream, corn and peppers, iceberg salad, shredded cheese, banana, and skim milk.
Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA
Notes: Lots of chicken! That's great!
USA School Lunch - Bento
Contents: Melba toast, pomegranate seeds, one Trader Joes dark chocolate sea salted caramel square, sweet potato chocolate chip cookie. Bottom is spinach artichoke dip, Wegmans chicken salad, caprese salad, mini sausages, turkey slice, sharp cheddar cheese.
Source: Nicole J.
Notes: "Lunch for my teen in her lunchbot container." That's one lucky child. My mom gave me PB&J when I was a kid.
USA School Lunch - Chili with Cheese
Contents: Chili with cheese, greens, salad with cucumber and tomato, skim milk and cheesy potatoes (?)
Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA
Notes: I love greens. Some collard or mustard greens, cooked in chicken broth, with some brown sugar and chili flakes. Mmm-mmmm. My kids love them too!
What's For School Lunch on TV's The List
Take a look at this video. I was on TV's "The List" for about 1.5 seconds, talking about school lunch. Does that make me famous? Yes, yest it does.
USA School Lunch - Chicken Wrap
Contents: Chicken wrap with a whole wheat tortilla, spinach, red pepper, chicken and dressing, baby carrots, apple, and skim milk.
Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA
Notes: As an adult I find this appealing, I wonder if the kids did as well?
USA School Lunch - Stir Fry
Contents: Banana, orange slices, snap peas, stir fry with broccoli, red pepper and beef, rice, low fat milk.
Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA
Notes: Lots of fruits and veggies, protein, starch, dairy. Looks good!
USA School Lunch - Salad
Contents: Salad with cauliflower, tomato, greens and red onion (?)
Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA
Notes: I'm going to assume that this is not the entire lunch, but a delicious and nutritious part of one. I think kids need more than just salad. The addition of some protein, or adding a starch like a roll, will help fill them.
USA School Lunch - Chicken Bok Choy
Contents: Chicken Bok Choy a sweet/spicy stir fry of locally grown BokChoy Cabbage, Maui Pineapples & Onions, papaya, banana, milk
Source: @VSASLunchLady from Volcano School of Arts and Sciences
Notes:Wow, that looks gourmet!
USA School Lunch - Steak Salad
Contents: Salad with steak and cheese, cucumbers in sauce, apple, wheat roll and tapioca pudding (?)
Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA
Notes: I'm a sucker for tapioca. Love seeing Romaine, rather than Iceberg.
USA School Lunch - Beef and Broccoli
Contents: Beef and Broccoli, rice, clementines, milk, cucumbers
Source: @VSASLunchLady from The Volcano School of Arts and Sciences
Notes: She said the kids loved it. Big portions!
USA School Lunch - Chicken Burrito
Country: USA
Contents: Chicken burritos, shredded cheese, Spanish rice, pineapple, toppings
Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA
Notes: That chicken looks pretty good!
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