Tag Archives: Education

Macrobiotics with Christina

Christina PirelloT.V. chef, cancer survivor and advocate Christine Pirello explains the impact of her dramatic change in diet.

Meet Elizabeth Puccini, Powerful Parent

Elizabeth PucciniElizabeth Puccini explains how easy it was to bring Meatless Monday to three New York City schools.

Jamie Oliver Revs Up Food Revolution

Jamie Oliver's Food RevolutionIn his award winning series Food Revolution, Jamie Oliver enters Huntington, West Virginia intent on curbing the city’s disease risk by improving health habits. His efforts illustrate that we need nutrition education in our schools– and more kitchen time with our kids at home!

Stringer’s NPR Radio Support Spurs Grassroots Movement

Thr Brian Leher ShowManhattan Borough President, Scott Stringer, on NPR Brian Lehrer Show, called on NYC schools to go Meatless Monday. "We’re proposing it our public schools to expose children to different kinds of food,” says Stringer.

Parent Power Wins Over NYC Schools

PS 361: The Children's Workshop School, New YorkOne person who believes parents should make informed decisions about what their kids eat is Elizabeth Puccini, the parent who convinced The Children’s Workshop School to go Meatless Monday, the first school in NYC to do so.

NYC school goes Meatless Monday, on NY1 TV

PS 361 kids on NY1The Children’s Workshop School is leading the way in bringing Meatless Monday to NYC’s schools, according to news channel NY1. In fact, Meatless Monday was so easy to implement, that we encourage other schools to embrace the benefits of offering meatless options in your cafeteria!

Manhattan Goes Meatless?

foodnyc_apple_160x180Manhattan Borough President, Scott Stringer, has embraced Meatless Monday – and is recommending that the NYC Department of Education institute Meatless Monday in all city public schools! Stringer praises the Baltimore MM program in his recent "Food NYC” report, noting that it teaches kids about the health benefits of eating less meat and more vegetables.

Yale Makes Calories Count

Christina RobertoA recent Yale study linked recommended calorie intake on menus to healthier choices. Author Christina Roberto, M.S. explains the findings.

Pupils Prepped for Healthy Future

Cece ParrishSt. Catherine’s food director Cece Parrish fuels academic achievement with local foods and Meatless Monday.

Raj Patel Talks Truth

Raj PatelRaj Patel, author of The Value of Nothing, talks about the true cost of the $200 hamburger.

Integrate Nutrition Today!

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Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, shares his views on Meatless Monday and healthy school lunch.

UC Campuses Embrace Monday

UCSD Housing-Dining-Hospitality posterEncouraging college campuses to incorporate Meatless Monday into their dining services is a vital part of our overall mission. The University of California system is an excellent example of how colleges are bringing our program to life with spirit, humor and creativity.

Food Rules in Perfect Portions

Michael PollanAcclaimed author and food activist Michael Pollan invited us to simplify our diet when he coined the phrase “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants”. In his newest book, Food Rules, Pollan turns this advice into 64 bite-sized tips that encourage us to embrace traditional attitudes towards diet and dining.

Happiness With Every Bite

Eat Your Way to Happiness title graphicThe editor-in-chief of Nutrition Alert Newsletter, Elizabeth Somer, has written a new book, Eat Your Way to Happiness. She offers simple, powerful tips helping you to live brightly and be more energetic – try them this Monday!

LA Chef Champions CSAs

Terri WahlTerri Wahl is the founder of a LA based CSA. These can bring weekly helpings of local, seasonal agriculture right to your doorstep – perfect for helping you go meatless!

Daphne Oz’s Dorm Room Diet

Daphne OzDaphne Oz is author of The Dorm Room Diet and the daughter of renowned cardiac surgeon Mehmet Oz. She uses both personal experience and the lessons of her upbringing to answer collegiate questions about diet and nutrition.

Media Fans the Movement

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The good news about the first public school system in the nation to go meatless – in Baltimore – is spreading. Across every media platform, people are talking about the program, helping the movement grow by leaps and bounds. Last week’s segment on ABC News captures all that’s so powerful and promising about the Baltimore initiative!

Dr. Terri Lisagor, MS, RD

Teri LisagorAssociate Professor at California State U., Dr. Lisagor looks at the long-term benefits of a plant-based diet.

Baltimore Boosts Nutrition

Baltimore school lunchWe’re pleased and honored that Baltimore City Public Schools have implemented the Meatless Monday program. We believe the program will offer their 80,000 students a powerful opportunity to learn about health and nutrition in an affirming, positive way.
Meatless Monday is essentially a campaign of choice and moderation – cut out meat one day a week. We feel everyone should be given the chance to make nutritiously sound decisions.

Baltimore Schools Go Meatless

Baltimore Schools Go Meatless MondayThe Baltimore City Public School system is about to become the first fully Meatless Monday school system in the U.S. They’re joining a growing international movement of individuals, organizations, communities and cities making the commitment to lower meat consumption and enjoy a plant-based diet on Mondays.

Good Nutrition Starts at School

One Tray graphicKids need fresh, wholesome and nutrient-dense foods to ensure proper brain development. Talk about a no-brainer! You can’t nourish children on a steady diet of processed foods full of fatty, empty carbs and sugary soda or juice. Blogger extraordinaire Kerry Trueman argues that the real food renaissance must begin at school!

Climate Education Turns On Teens

Alliance of Climate EducationAmerican teenagers live a fast paced life surrounded by modern technology. The Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) explains the environmental dangers of this lifestyle by performing entertaining high school assemblies.

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