Meatless Monday » Education

Macrobiotics with Christina

toneill — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:00:47 +0000

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

Meet Elizabeth Puccini, Powerful Parent

toneill — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:00:40 +0000

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

Jamie Oliver Revs Up Food Revolution

joey — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:00:38 +0000

In 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

toneill — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:40 +0000

Manhattan 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,â€ says Stringer.

Parent Power Wins Over NYC Schools

toneill — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:12 +0000

One 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

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:07 +0000

The 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?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:44 +0000

Manhattan Borough President, Scott Stringer, has embraced Meatless Monday â€“ 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 NYCâ€ report, noting that it teaches kids about the health benefits of eating less meat and more vegetables.

Yale Makes Calories Count

toneill — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:06 +0000

A 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

toneill — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00:29 +0000

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

Raj Patel Talks Truth

toneill — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00:26 +0000

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

Integrate Nutrition Today!

toneill — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:00:49 +0000

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

UC Campuses Embrace Monday

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:00:32 +0000

Encouraging 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

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:00:45 +0000

Acclaimed 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

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:00:52 +0000

The 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 â€“ try them this Monday!

LA Chef Champions CSAs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:40 +0000

Terri 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

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:17 +0000

Daphne 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

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:46 +0000

The good news about the first public school system in the nation to go meatless â€“ in Baltimore â€“ 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

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:00:44 +0000

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

Baltimore Boosts Nutrition

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:24:30 +0000

We'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 â€“ cut out meat one day a week. We feel everyone should be given the chance to make nutritiously sound decisions.

Baltimore Schools Go Meatless

joey — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:00:53 +0000

The 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

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:17 +0000

Kids 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

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:00:05 +0000

American 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.