Resources

Check out our resources:

  • Dig into healthy, family-friendly recipes
  • Read up on our blog
  • Watch our fun videos
  • See what we’ve been up to in the news!

Recipes

Resource: Recipes

Each recipe has been created with the whole family in mind: Simple, healthy, and picky-eater approved.

Pull out your slow cooker and toss in these ingredients for a healthy Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork that is mouthwateringly juice and flavorful.
January 7, 2019

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork

January 4, 2019

Sweet Citrus Vinaigrette

January 4, 2019

Greek Quinoa Salad

January 4, 2019

Fiesta Hummus

January 4, 2019

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

January 4, 2019

Watermelon Sorbet

January 4, 2019

Moroccan Freekeh Salad

January 4, 2019

Toasted Quinoa Energy Bites

January 4, 2019

Maple Apple Meatballs

December 21, 2018

Turkey Wild Rice Soup

December 21, 2018

Parmesan Chicken with Rosemary Potatoes

Can you believe this whole grain salad is served in school districts? This recipe was provided by thelunchbox.org, a free resource that provides school district administrators, food service directors and their teams with the tools and resources they need to serve healthy, nutritious and delicious food to every student, every day.
January 1, 2018

Wild Rice Orange Salad

This recipe was provided by our partner in Texas, Anneliese Tanner, at Austin Independent School District. Their innovation will change the way you view school food!
January 1, 2018

Indian Vegetable Curry

Can you believe this is served in school food? Our district partners are changing the way we think about school food with incredible and delicious recipes like this Chicken Ramen Bowl from Chef Ann Cooper. Food Service Director of Boulder Valley School District
January 1, 2018

Chicken Ramen Bowl

Fill your home with fall aromas and your tummies with a sweet treat.
January 1, 2018

Cinnamon Applesauce

This sauce is the perfect addition to your summer barbecue, and it's free of the Harmful 7!
January 1, 2018

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

This delicious recipe doubles as a fun activity to do with your kids! Give it a try!
January 1, 2018

Rainbow Kabobs

Looking for a delicious weeknight meal that's free of the Harmful 7? Look no further! This kid-friendly meal will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
January 1, 2018

Quinoa Taco Bowls

This quiche features some of our favorite seasonal veggies. Give it a try!
January 1, 2018

Spring Veggie Quiche

If your kids are begging for chicken tenders, give this recipe a try. It's free of The Harmful 7!
December 22, 2017

Chicken Tenders

Can you believe this gorgeous dish is served in school food?! Our partners in Minneapolis are changing the way you see school food by giving their kids real, whole, and healthy recipes like this one.
December 21, 2017

UnBEETable Hummus

This batch cook soup is full of seasonal veggies and protein. Make a batch and feed your whole family with some to spare!
December 20, 2017

Nourishing Soup

November 16, 2017

Almond Flour Cookies

October 23, 2017

Cinnamon Spice Baked Pears

October 22, 2017

Maple Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds

These little bite-sized tacos are perfect for an after school snack. They are full of flavor and free of the Harmful 7!
April 11, 2017

Taco Bites

April 11, 2017

Homemade Vinaigrette

April 11, 2017

Winter Salad

Warm up with this Chicken & Veggie Curry! It's super simple to throw together, and you will be feeding your kids all week long.
April 11, 2017

Chicken & Veggie Curry

April 11, 2017

Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad

April 11, 2017

PB & J Bites

April 11, 2017

Green Smoothie

April 11, 2017

No Bake Granola Bars

April 11, 2017

Froyo Bites

April 10, 2017

Sweet Potato Nachos

April 10, 2017

Apple Nachos

April 10, 2017

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

April 10, 2017

Cauliflower Tots

April 10, 2017

White Bean Winter Soup

April 10, 2017

Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry

January 20, 2017

Sausage Lentil Stew

January 13, 2017

Meatballs

January 6, 2017

Crock-Pot Pasta Sauce

January 4, 2017

Spaghetti Pie

December 30, 2016

Coconut Macaroons

December 23, 2016

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust

December 4, 2016

Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

December 2, 2016

Holidrizzled Popcorn

November 25, 2016

Triple Berry Roll-Ups

November 18, 2016

Butternut Squash Mac’n’Cheese

November 1, 2016

Healthy Chicken Nuggets

October 14, 2016

Halloween Dragon Eggs

October 14, 2016

Apple Pie Fruit Dip

October 7, 2016

Plum Roll-Ups

September 30, 2016

Cinnamon Applesauce

September 23, 2016

Zucchini Pizza Bites

September 16, 2016

Sweet Potato Chili

September 9, 2016

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

August 26, 2016

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

August 19, 2016

Guacamole

August 12, 2016

Watermelon Kiwi Pop

August 5, 2016

Black Bean Avocado Salsa

July 29, 2016

Summer Cucumber Salad

July 22, 2016

Single Serve Peach Cobbler

July 15, 2016

Goat Cheese & Fig Sweet Potato Toast

July 8, 2016

Cherry Granola Bars

This Flag Fruit Pizza is a Harmful 7 Free treat that is perfect for your 4th of July holiday party!
July 4, 2016

Flag Fruit Pizza

July 1, 2016

Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

This Banana
June 24, 2016

Banana “Nice” Cream

June 17, 2016

Pineapple Paradise Pops

June 10, 2016

Strawberry Mint Limeade

Try this homemade ranch dressing. It's a perfect Harmful 7 free condiment for your picky eaters.
May 27, 2016

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Blog

Resource: Blog

Read up on our school district partners or check out some of our tips for healthy eating at home in our blogs.

October 9, 2019

It’s National School Lunch Week – But What Does That Mean?

August 22, 2019

5 Snacks For Kids To Travel Healthy

August 19, 2019

4 Easy Ways To Encourage Healthy Eating in Young Kids.

July 15, 2019

3 Reasons To Shop Seasonally & Locally In Your Community.

June 25, 2019

6 Easy Ways To Keep Kids Hydrated This Summer.

August 16, 2017

Detroit Public Schools Community District is Bringing Farm to School

May 2, 2017

Austin Independent School District serving “Nacho Average” foods thanks to a Life Time Foundation grant

Learn more about Life Time Foundation and our mission to help children live healthy, happy lives.
April 21, 2017

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

December 21, 2016

5 Simple Tips to Reducing Your Grocery Bill

September 9, 2016

Family Friendly Fall Bucket List

August 3, 2016

After School Snack Prep Like a Pro

July 15, 2016

The Ultimate Summer Produce Guide

June 29, 2016

7 Unexpected Places Added Sugar May Be Hiding

June 2, 2016

3 Simple Swaps to Make This Summer that Your Kids Will Love!

News

Resource: News

Wondering what we’ve been up to? Check out the latest and see where we’ve been mentioned in the news.

KARE 11 | Healthy Recipes

Marin Independent Journal | School Menu Shake-Up

Austin 360 | What Would it Take for AISD to Serve Organic Milk, Produce? More Kids Eating School Lunch

Boulder Weekly | Getting rid of the Harmful 7

Austin American-Statesman | Where will you find Austin’s newest food truck? Outside your local high school

WCCO-TV (CBS) Minneapolis | DeRusha Eats: Nonprofit Grant Hooks Up MPS

The Detroit News | Foundation funds food harvest, prep equipment for DPSCD

Austin American-Statesman  | School food director embraces buying power, diversity to improve menus

Good Morning Arizona | 7 Most Harmful Things in Your Kids’ Food

FOX 7 Austin | Austin ISD Nacho Average Food Truck

The Austinot | Austin ISD Reinvents Urban School Meals With Health-based Food Trucks

DC Outlook | Willowsford Teaching Culinary Skills to Loudoun County and Fairfax Public Schools’ Food Service Professionals

LoudounNow | Loudoun School Cafeteria Employees Focus on Cooking Fresh at Willowsford

School Food Support Initiative Has Taken Root! | Announcing the First Round of Grant Recipients

Rocklin & Roseville Today | Roseville City School District Receives Life Time Foundation Grant

Sun Sailor | Eat to live, eat to learn

CBS 4 WCCO Minneapolis | Food Service Directors Learn to Create Healthy Meals at MPS

SNA SmartBrief | Training in Minn. Draws Foodservice Directors from Several States

The Lunch Tray | School District Ditches Seven Problematic School Food Ingredients (But Who Pays for It?)

CBS 4 WCCO Minneapolis | Back to School Health Segment 

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