Think parents will read your newsletter or handout about the food education at their child’s school and take action by cooking more healthy meals at home? Think again. Like their children, parents need more than written communications to engage and contemplate making real change. They are busy. They love to hear that their kids are…
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Sun-soaked summer days call for meals that are light, refreshing, and packed with water-rich ingredients. Our bodies lose more water in the summer heat, making it essential to choose foods that not only nourish but also hydrate to help us stay energized. To help you beat the heat, we’ve gathered five delicious recipes below that…
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This winter, our Teen Battle Chef Team at Manhattan International prepared David’s, our Youth Development Director, nutrient-packed chili recipe, and it was a hit! This recipe contains a plethora of essential vitamins and nutrients like Vitamin A, B, C, Fiber, Potassium and Iron. Stay warm this season and try it for yourself below! INGREDIENTS: 2…
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By Lynn Fredericks Our FamilyCook Teaching Kitchen offerings have remained fairly stable over the last few years, but that does not mean we can be complacent or assume that what program approaches which worked previously will continue to yield similar results. The residual effects of COVID on adolescents from missing two years of social…
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As parents and educators, we all want to encourage our children to develop healthy habits that span across their physical, emotional and social well-being. It’s no secret that digital channels play a large role in how young minds think and grow; but did you know it can also be an incredible tool for implementing positive…
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