The Pioneer Food Service Department is starting a campaign to help students fight the food rut. The culmination of this journey is February, which is Heart Healthy Month, and March, which is National Nutrition Month. These bean dishes are noted in italics on the lunch menu below.
Beans are the perfect food for the new century.
They are packed with essential nutrients like protein, calcium, folate and B vitamins. New studies have also shown that beans have some of the same antioxidants as colorful fruits and veggies. We'll kick off 2001 with a January focus on grains, with recipes that go well beyond rice pilaf. March is a time to celebrate National School Breakfast Week and National Nutrition Month. Vegetarian entrees will be our focus in March.