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JULY 2023                                                Features| Newsletters | Contact Us
 
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Fruity Fourth of July
 
Celebrate the Fourth of July with your friends and family by making some fun, easy, and patriotic treats! There are so many ways to incorporate naturally-colored foods and utilize your child’s help in the kitchen this summer holiday. These red, white, and blue popsicles not only look great, but are flavored with sweet and tart natural flavors. Find the recipe for these chilled treats here: https://www.justataste.com/red-white-blue-healthy-fruit-popsicles-recipe/#wprm-recipe-container-47585

RED: strawberries, lime juice, and honey
WHITE: yogurt, coconut milk, and honey
BLUE: blueberries, pomegranate juice, and lime zest

For even more festive ideas, visit https://tasty.co/article/rachelysanders/fourth-of-july-kids-treats.
 
 
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Milk Madness – Which is Best?
 
Alternative milks like nut, soy, and grain milks are becoming a trendy pick at the grocery store, so they are becoming more prevalent in children’s diets now too. Is it a healthier choice for your child? Well, it’s not so simple of an answer, so let’s break it down a bit. For more insight, visit the links below.

Why choose dairy milk?
1. Excellent source of protein for overall development (8g per 8oz serving)
2. Great source calcium and phosphorus for bone development (300mg calcium / 200mg phosphorus per 8oz serving) – Vitamin D added to whole milk as well!
3. Healthy fats for brain development (8g per 8oz serving)

Why choose a milk alternative?
1. No lactose and milk protein for those with allergies/intolerances or living a vegan lifestyle.
2. Micronutrients (calcium, vitamin D, etc) added to increase its nutrient profile
3. More flavor opportunities for better acceptance amongst the options

Sources https://www.parents.com/recipes/scoop-on-food/things-parents-should-know-about-non-dairy-milks/, https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/whole-milk-vs-low-fat-milk-for-kids-which-is-healthier-article
 
 
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Food Safety: Do you Refrigerate your Ketchup?
 
How many times have you put something away, like Ketchup, not entirely sure if it should be put in the refrigerator or the pantry? Typically, most labels will tell you whether or not to refrigerate after opening, but sometimes it’s not as intuitive. Not only can keeping a food item cool keep bugs out to avoid food poisoning, but it may also extend its shelflife and allow you to enjoy the best of its flavor for a longer period of time. Here is a list of some foods you may want to start storing in your fridge to maintain quality: https://www.eatright.org/food/home-food-safety/safe-food-storage/10-surprising-foods-you-should-be-refrigerating
 
 
 
The Online School Lunch Difference
 
 
 
 
 
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Lunch lines and school cafeterias can make it difficult for schools to maintain social distancing. With HotLunch.com, foodservice providers can utilize a classroom-based distribution system to deliver lunch straight to a student’s classroom and maintain social distancing.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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HotLunch.com is used by schools across North America! With HotLunch.com you can easily manage school-lunch administration, publish lunch menus online, receive payments, and reduce time spent on managing parent transactions, including fundraising, after-school care, volunteering, and much more.

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HotLunch.com Now Available in Spanish & French
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our school lunch software is now available in Spanish and French, making it easier for schools around the world to utilize our school lunch system. This update allows more families to reap the benefits of HotLunch.com.
 
 
 
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Hotlunch.com partners to educate unprivileged girls
 
 
We are proud to partner with Ainiti.org, an organization that empowers and educates underprivileged girls through technology. Thanks to you, profits from Hotlunch.com will be used to support girls in need.
 
 
 
 
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About the author
 
 
 
 
 
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Abbie Hebron, MS, RD, CSP, LD, CNSC
 
Abbie Hebron is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in pediatric nutrition (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition). She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Missouri State University, and then attended the University of Rhode Island where she earned her master's degree. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and was the recipient of South Carolina's Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award in 2022. In her free time, Abbie enjoys baking, traveling, hiking, and playing tennis with family and friends.
 
 
 
 
 
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