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Now that we are entering some of the highest temperatures of the year, consider foods that have hydrating properties. Staying hydrated is key to maintaining energy levels and health throughout warmer days. Watermelon, one of nature’s most hydrating fruits is a great option because it is both fun and packed with a water content of 92%. In fact, many summer fruits are full of water such as strawberries, cantaloupe and peaches. Vegetables also contain a great amount of water, most notably cucumber, lettuce, zucchini, and celery. While adequate water intake is key, getting added electrolytes from foods such as coconut water, spinach, and avocados can prove beneficial. With school right around the corner, maintaining healthy hydration for the rest of the summer will leave you and your family well equipped to tackle the new school year! |
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Despite all the fun, summertime has its own challenges. With vacations, camps and work , time of year it can be hard to allocate both the effort and money needed for healthy grocery shopping and meal planning. A few tips to help you shop on a budget and ensure your family is eating plenty of nutrients include shopping in season, stocking up on sales and prioritizing less waste. In season fruits and vegetables are often at a reduced price and on sale since there is likely a larger amount of them. There are often sales across varying grocery chains and even brands. Trying out a new brand of cracker or pancake mix may help save a few dollars while adding a little variety to your table. Aiming to use all the food you buy before its expiration can both limit food waste and your frequency of grocery trips. |
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Try this delicious Greek salad for a fresh, in season and hydrating dish! Whip this up for your next backyard get-together and make extra to use for lunches throughout the week. Simply combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl, whisk, and pour over the other mixed ingredients!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 English cucumber, cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 5 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
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More About School Lunches, Nutrition and Healthy Kids |
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HotLunch.com is used by schools across North America! With HotLunch.com you can easily manage school-lunch administration, publish lunch menus online, receive payments, and reduce time spent on managing parent transactions, including fundraising, after-school care, volunteering, and much more.
See For Yourself!
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Our Continued Commitment to Children’s Nutrition |
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At HotLunch.com, we provide school lunch software with the intention of making nutritious meals more accessible for students on a global scale.
- By providing nutrition and allergy information on all our menus, we aim to empower families to make informed choices for their child’s school lunch.
- We work closely with a renowned children’s nutritionist who provides HotLunch customers with children’s nutrition tips in our monthly newsletter.
- We partner with Ainiti.org to offer girls in underprivileged countries opportunities for education. Helping them learn about technology, English, and health.
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HotLunch.com Now Available in Spanish & French |
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Our school lunch software is now available in Spanish and French, making it easier for schools around the world to utilize our school lunch system. This update allows more families to reap the benefits of HotLunch.com. |
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Hotlunch.com partners to educate unprivileged girls |
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We are proud to partner with Ainiti.org, an organization that empowers and educates underprivileged girls through technology. Thanks to you, profits from Hotlunch.com will be used to support girls in need.
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Cheyenne Richards is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a private practice team that provides nutrition counseling across the U.S. and as far as Germany. She attended the University of Oklahoma where she received her Bachelor's, after which she earned her M.B.A. in Austin, Texas. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is an American Council on Exercise Certified Health Coach. When not working, Cheyenne enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, gardening, and other outdoor activities. |
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Simple, Fast, Accurate solution for Schools, Food Service Providers & Offices www.hotlunch.com |
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