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The vegetable of the month for March 2010 is: Legumes! Legumes are among the most versatile and nutritious foods available, and are often inexpensive as well. Typically good sources of protein as well as high in fiber and low in fat, legumes can be a healthy substitute for meat. Common legumes are peas, snap beans, shell [...] The vegetable of the month for February 2010 is: Cabbage Family vegetables! Cruciferous vegetables (members of the cabbage family) are one of the dominant food crops worldwide. They are high in vitamin C, soluble fiber, and contain nutrients with anti-cancer properties. Examples include Chinese cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, cauliflower, bok choy, and nappa cabbage. This recipe [...] The Vegetable of the Month for January 2010 is: Root Vegetables! What are root vegetables? Root vegetables are underground plant parts that we grow for food. These under-appreciated vegetables are in fact nutritious additions to a variety of soups and stews, loaded with carbohydrates and dietary fiber, high in vitamins and minerals, yet often low in [...] The Vegetable of the Month for December 2009 is: Corn! Corn, also called “maize,” is one of the most popular cereals and a staple food of many peoples and cultures across the globe. Corn is a good source of folate and vitamin B1, as well as vitamin C and B6. It also contains fiber, manganese, phosphorus, [...] Vegetable of the Month for October 2009 is: Sweet Potato! This vegetable is very nutritious and easy to prepare. Featured on the Waltham Public Schools’ lunch menus throughout October, you may see sweet potatoes served as fries, baked wedges, or even in a cake or muffin! Here is an easy way to prepare sweet potatoes at [...] BEANS
Green beans, also known as snap beans, are not always green. There are yellow, deep purple, and even a purple-speckled variety called Dragon’s Tongue. Some snap beans change color after they are cooked. Dragon’s Tongue beans lose their purple speckles, and the deep purple beans turn green. Snap beans are rich [...] The Waltham Public Schools are committed to improving the nutritional quality of cafeteria menus and helping out kids make healthy food choices. In September 2008, the Food Service Department, in conjunction with the Waltham Wellness Initiative, introduced the Vegetable of the Month program. Each month we feature a different vegetable on school lunch [...] Healthy Waltham and the Waltham Public Schools kicked off our test taste program at the Northeast Elementary School in September 2008. On the menu: roasted summer squash, served with tomatoes and fresh herbs. The squash that was prepared in the Northeast cafeteria was locally grown – by Waltham’s last remaining farm, the Waltham Fields Community [...] |
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