Arbor encourages students to succeed in the classroom, as well as in the cafeteria by creating a balanced meal with our fresh and local produce, lean meats, whole grains, and low-fat milk.

Arbor’s Registered Dietitians create delicious

and fresh recipes using a variety of produce

and healthy ingredients. They provide

useful nutrition education to students, as

well as implement promotions and taste-tests in cafeterias to encourage students to explore new foods.

Bite into a healthy lifestyle®, and challenge yourself to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal!

Prep Time: 15min Serves: 4

Ingredients:

⬚ 1 ¼ cups Beets, diced, drained ⬚ ¾ cup Mandarin Oranges, drained ⬚ 1 Tbsp Red Onion, minced ⬚ ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar ⬚ ½ cup 100% Orange Juice

Directions:

Drain canned foods and mince red onion. Stir all ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate to let flavors combine. Serve cold. Great as a side dish to fish or over a bed of mixed greens!

Jamie Stein, RD Registered Dietitian Arbor Management, Inc. jamie.stein.arbor@gmail.com

Be a part of the March Farm Fresh Produce by trying beets

this month. If you try them, you may like them!

GROW The green tops of beets resemble chard, and can be cooked like any other greens as a tasty vegetable side dish.

NUTRITION The deep color is from betalains—a plant nutrient that is an antioxidant, reduces inflammation, and helps your body’s natural detoxification.

FLAVOR Beets have a VERY strong acidic flavor that is slightly sweet and similar to a mix of carrot and tomato. Use creamy or sweet ingredients to tone down the acidity.

TRIVIA Much of the granulated sugar we use is processed from the white sugar beet; it is not all from sugar cane.

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M a r c h 1 8 t h i s N a t i o n a l A g r i c u l t u r e D a y !

As Spring begins, Arbor encourages you to buy more locally farmed foods. Visit farmer’s markets in your area!

Fresh, quality foods Environmental sustainability

Support local business

Arbor Management, Inc. strives to improve our

students’ well-being, increase mental focus, and

promote a healthy attitude through food!

MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION

MONTH

10 Healthy Snacks for Kids

When a snack attack strikes, refuel with these nutritious

snacks!

(you may need adult help with some of these)

1. Peel a banana and dip it in yogurt. Roll in

crushed cereal and freeze.

2. Spread celery sticks with peanut butter or low-

fat cream cheese. Top with raisins. (Ants on a

log!)

3. Stuff a whole grain pita pocket with ricotta

cheese and Granny Smith Apple slices. Sprinkle

with cinnamon.

4. Mix together ready-to-eat cereal, dried fruit and

nuts in a sandwich bag for an on-the-go snack.

5. Smear a scoop of frozen yogurt on two graham crackers

and add sliced bananas for a yummy treat.

6. Make snack kabobs. Put cubes of low-fat cheese and

grapes on a pretzel stick.

7. Microwave a small baked potato. Sprinkle with low-fat

cheddar cheese and salsa.

8. Toast a whole grain waffle and top with low-fat

yogurt and sliced fruit.

9. Spread mustard on a slice of deli turkey and wrap

around a sesame breadstick.

10. Microwave a cup of tomato soup or

vegetable soup and enjoy with whole grain

crackers.

Dip it! Bonus Snacks

Dip cherry tomatoes and baby carrots in low-fat ranch dressing

Dip strawberries or apple slices in low-fat yogurt

Dip pretzels in mustard Dip pita chips in hummus

Dip graham crackers in applesauce Dip baked tortilla chips in bean dip

Dip animal crackers in low-fat pudding Dip bread sticks in salsa

Dip granola bar in low-fat yogurt Dip mini-toaster waffles in cinnamon

applesauce

Fun food web-site www.ChefSolus.com

Pineapples were discovered by the Europeans in

the Caribbean. Christopher Columbus and other

explorers tried to bring it back to Europe to grow,

The ancient Greeks and Romans used the leaves

and root of beets as both a medicine and an herb.

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but they found that it needed the tropical

climate. Pineapples are an excellent source of

vitamin C and manganese. Vitamin C keeps your

immune system strong and protects your gums

from scurvy. Manganese is a helper mineral that

keeps your bones and nerves healthy and strong.

Beets contain a phytonutrient called betalains,

which fight free radicals and help the body detox.

Beets are also a source of folate, which helps

prevent birth defects. Beets come in a variety of

colors ranging from white to deep purple.

FUN FACT: Beets are in the same family as the

Venus Fly Trap!

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