Des Moines Public Schools Food & Nutrition

Eating well doesn’t have to break the bank! Discover tips for healthy meals on a budget and find resources in your community: sm.eatright.org/BudgetTips #eatright #NationalNutritionMonth

Need help finding low-cost, nutritional recipes? Spend Smart. Eat Smart. is a free resource from ISU Extension that can help you & your family eat healthily on a tight budget. spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu/for #NationalNutritrionMonth #eatright

Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) has information about available resources for nutritional food. Download the “We Can Help” brochure for options: hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevent… #NationalNutritionMonth #eatright

Kids feel better, act better & sleep better when they eat healthily, but getting them to actually eat healthier is easier said than done. Life is busy, food is expensive & kids can be picky. Here’s some tips to help children eat healthy: hhs.iowa.gov/pick-better-sn…

Follow these recommendations to build healthy eating habits! Visit hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevent… learn more about 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! #NatioanalNuturtionMonth #eatright

Want a snack your kids can make themselves? Peeling a clementine is as easy as 1,2,3! #pickabettersnack #healthychoicescount hhs.iowa.gov/pick-better-sn…

Students at @DMschools are learning about & tasting oranges this month for Pick a better snack!

Students at @DMschools had fun learning about bell peppers last month during their Pick a better snack lessons!

Happy #NationalNutritionMonth! Throughout March and beyond, discover the power of nutrition to fuel your day today and into the future. Learn more: sm.eatright.org/NNM26 #eatright

March Menus at @DMschools!

More National School Breakfast Week celebration photos from last week at @DMschools! Our staff got creative to make fun decor!

Thank you to our amazing @DMPS_Dining staff for serving up fun breakfasts all week long for #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek. Some very special guests helped Shelly the Egg hand out the most important meal of the day. See if you can identify them! Photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCMeAq

Celebrating National School Breakfast Week at @DMschools South Union this morning!🥚

Breakfast this week at @DMschools!

Happy day 2 of National School Breakfast Week at @DMschools!

HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK!!

Shelly the Egg is getting ready for National School Breakfast Week at @DMschools next week!

During #AmericanHeartMonth, use these cooking tips to prepare heart-healthy meals at home! sm.eatright.org/HeartTips #eatright

Mini sweet peppers are convenient, tasty and colorful! Just wash and eat them plain or with your favorite dip. #pickabettersnack #healthychoicescount hhs.iowa.gov/pick-better-sn…