Recipe of the Month

Fruits provide many essential nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C and folate.
Fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories.
Perfect for summer BBQs and holiday parties.

Apple cider may improve cognitive skills due to its high level of antioxidants.
Apple cider also contains anitoxidants flavonoids which can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Apple cider is an excellent source of vitamin C and Potassium.

October is Farm to School Month - 2020 Turnip the Volume!
Parent Recipe Contest Winning Recipe
The turnip is a root vegetable. The leaves can also be eaten and are called turnip greens.
There are over 30 varieties of turnips.
Turnips are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C and vitamin B6, folate, calcium, potassium and copper.

Sweet potatoes can be boiled, baked, steamed, fried or roasted.
They are usually orange but are also found in other colors such as white, red, pink, violet, yellow and purple.
They are an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin C and potassium.
Sweet potatoes have a variety of health benefits, including improved blood sugar regulation.

Cocoa powder is a good source of fiber and iron, promotes heart health and aids memory.
Cocoa is rich in antioxidants known as flavonoids.
Cocoa just plain makes you happy.

This recipe includes Kale. Kale/Greens is the Georgia Farm to School Harvest of the Month for January.
1/2 cup of cooked kale contains 21 calories, .071 gram of fat and 2.4 grams of fiber
Kale is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and a good source of calcium and potassium

Cruciferous vegetables is the Georgia Farm to School Harvest of the Month for February.
Broccoli if a cruciferous vegetable. It can be eaten raw or cooked, with just 2 spears counting as one of your five-a-day.
It's a good source of fiber and protein and contains iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium as well as vitamins A, C, E, K and B's.
Broccoli may enhance your health in many ways, such as by reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar control, boosting your immunity and promoting a healthy heart.

Root vegetables are the Georgia Farm to School Harvest of the Month for March
The carrot is a root vegetable. They are highly nutritious and are a good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium and antioxidants.
They have a number of health benefits such as lowering cholesterol levels and improving eye health.
Carrots come in many colors. White, orange, red and purple.

Strawberries are the Georgia Farm to School Harvest of the Month for April
The strawberry is the only fruit that wear their seeds on the outside. They average about 200 seeds per berry.
Strawberry plants are perennial, it will come back year after year and remain productive for about 5 years.
Low in calories and high in vitamins C, B6, and K, fiber, folic acid and nitrates.
Strawberries are believed to help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

Blueberries are the Georgia Farm to School Harvest of the Month for May
The Blueberry is sweet, nutritious and and full of health benefits.
Blueberries are among the most nutrient-dense berries containing fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Manganese.
Containing about 85% water, one cup has only 84 calories, with 15 grams of carbohydrates.

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