Bright from the Start: GA DECAL Nutrition Services

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As we close out the year, allow time for reflection on 2019. What memories did you cherish? What meals brought families and friends together? What new foods did your children try? What new foods will they try this year? What healthy habits will you resolve to take on in 2020?

Did you know that there are over 50,000 species of edible mushrooms? Portobello, lion's mane, and shiitake mushrooms, oh my! How will you add mushrooms to your menu today? #DECALNutrition

Looking for a creative way to bring gardening and science into the classroom? Try this fun experiment with your preschool, Pre-K or kindergarten students.

Last Week, @GAFarmtoECE Coalition visited SoulShine, a farm-to-table, permaculture inspired preschool in Decatur, GA. Students taste-tested kale pesto & created homemade wreaths using herbs from their garden. #DECALNutrition

Did you know that sweet potatoes can be enjoyed in a variety of ways - baked, roasted, mashed, or raw? What is your favorite sweet potato dish? #DECALNutrition

Did you know Vidalia onions are Georgia's official state vegetable and are only grown in Vidalia, Georgia? #DECALNutrition

Fall is in the air, Thanksgiving is around the corner, and cranberries are ripe and ready for the eating. Choose fresh cranberries that are firm and dark red or yellowish-red for a good source of Vitamin C and fiber. #CranberryCraze #DECALNutrition

The UGA Department of Poultry Science will host the 2019 Georgia Layer Conference on Monday, Sept. 23, followed by the 2019 Georgia Broiler Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 25. buff.ly/2Zqk6u0

Check out Fueling My Healthy Life’s #ProjectBased learning for #middleschool. Free teacher and student portals are available at fns.usda.gov/tn/fueling-my-… #21stCenturySkills #nutrition #healthylifestyle

DECAL is excited to partner with @GeorgiaOrganics for this year’s October Farm to School Month Campaign #OhMySquash. Join in the fun by signing up to receive access to the online toolkit filled with squash-themed easy activities and more! bit.ly/2xACKll

Spearmint from our garden. Did you know that important health benefits of spearmint include its ability to improve digestion, boost respiratory health, optimize hormonal levels, relieve… instagram.com/p/Blf14Dcnzxj/…

July is #NationalBlueberryMonth! The Nutrition Ed Nook feature in our July #CACFP and #SFSP editions of Nutrition News take a look at these tiny antioxidant-packed berries! Check out the newsletters here: decal.ga.gov/Nutrition/News….

.@USDA #summermeals programs impact children’s growth and development by offering nutritious meals & encouraging children to develop healthy habits at a young age!

Great news! Georgia increased the number of youth participating in Summer Nutrition Programs by 38% from 2016 to 2017, more than any other state according to the recent report from @fractweets: bit.ly/2JREopy

Thanks @FOX5Atlanta for your coverage of our Summer Food Service Program! @ACFB @DECALNutrition fox5atlanta.com/health/georgia…

Find out where to get #SummerMeals across the state when #SchoolsOutGA at georgiasummer.org. 👍 twitter.com/DECALNutrition…

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CALi making her debut at today’s spike event to celebrate #SummerMeals @cityofeastpoint’s Parks & Recs Department!