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S sonal high ghts:

BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHES

Whether you eat your lunch in the dining that are naturally colored and eating an
hall or cafeteria, or perhaps you pack it up to assortment of colors, you will be sure to get
go, it is always important to remember a few a variety of vitamins and minerals.
easy tips to be sure you are getting all of the Step 3: Eat your macros. Always include
nourishment your body needs. a carbohydrate, protein, healthy fat, and
Step 1: Variety is key. Always choose a produce in your meal. This practice will help
variety of foods. It is important to be sure you keep your appetite in check and help you
you have several food groups at lunchtime. from getting hungry too soon.
One serving from at least three food groups Step 4: Keep it exciting. Try not to eat the
makes a LUNCH; otherwise, it is a snack.
same lunch for two days in a row. Varying
Step 2: Look for a rainbow. Make sure you your options helps keep things fresh and new.
eat a variety of colors at this meal. Di erent Be sure to change up what you eat daily and

food groups and di erent colored foods at mealtime. Try not to eat the same thing
contain di erent nutrients. By eating foods twice in a day!

p duce pick: GRANNY SMITH APPLES
September is here, and so is apple season! fact is that this apple is the third most popular

Granny Smith apples o er a great option apple in the United States.
for changing up the colors you include in Here are some examples of how to
your diet daily. Most apples fall under the incorporate a Granny Smith apple into

red category and o er lots of vitamins and your diet:
minerals. Granny Smith apples are green in

color, which means they provide a di erent • Wash it and eat it raw.
variety of vitamins and minerals to their red • Dice it and toss it into salads,
counterparts. They are a great source of stir-frys or oatmeal.
Vitamin C, fi ber, and have the highest phenol • Slice it thinly and add it to a
content of any apple. Interestingly enough, grilled cheese sandwich.
Granny Smith apples help with digestion and
to keep gut bacteria healthy. • Shred it and mix it into coleslaw.
Granny Smith apples originated in Australia • Peel it and add it to your
in the 1800’s and were discovered by a favorite smoothie.
woman named Maria Ann Smith, hence the Please see our recipe in this month’s ROOT
name, Granny Smith. Another interesting featuring Granny Smith apples!