CGPS Health & Wellness

17/03/2023

Just your district dietitian celebrating National Nutrition Month in style. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLHML2rZoCk&fbclid=IwAR1hzF2uZ64krIbcoSDrUtVkMLVtfZgIjVi6Lz_dSKJPVn4rkKp6kd1fP-M

Just your average dietitian celebrating National Nutrition Month in song. Enjoy! Please note, I own no rights to the background beat or anything, but the wor...

12/05/2022

Wrapping up our School Lunch Heroes!! Thankful that these folks keep our students fed every day!!

09/05/2022

We absolutely LOVE our School Lunch Heroes every day, and Friday was their day to shine!! ☀️
Thanks for all you guys do to keep all of our students well fed!!

(not pictured.. yet: Franklin Elementary)

Alma Schrader Elementary Barbara Blanchard Elementary Charles C. Clippard Elementary Cape Girardeau Public Schools Cape Central Middle School Cape Central Junior High School Cape Central High School Cape Central Academy

15/10/2021

Wrapping up with Nachos for everyone!!

Just kidding… But our middle & junior high students will be glad that our local grocers stocked up on tortilla chips 😋 We’re NACHO average school district 😜

14/10/2021

No big deal, just hitting up the high school for their weekly pizza crust drop. These get a ROAR of approval from our high schoolers! Wouldn’t want a mob of angry teens on our hands!

13/10/2021

Did you know that free school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health?

So grab yours today!

* Captured: Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl aka classic American meal all in one! 🤤 *

12/10/2021

Grocery shopping for 3,200+ students to enjoy a balanced breakfast & lunch 5 days a week is no joke! BUT we will never let our Tigers go hungry!

11/10/2021

It's Everyone!!
Meatless Motivation Monday - Just to get you extra excited. 😆
Today, I'm posting my favorite way to enjoy homemade spaghetti - Veggie Loaded!

✨Idea: Get the kids involved and let them help with the chopping (zucchini can often be cut with a butter knife). OR if you have some super veggie-averse people in your home, secretly shred the raw zucchini and mix it into the sauce! 🤫🤫 Either way, enjoy this plant-packed pasta for dinner!

06/10/2021

Hey Everyone! I don't know what happened, but we missed ... so I'm going to post it anyways!
October is National Vegetarian Month, and I thought it would be fun to celebrate with promoting some powerful plant-based recipes. Since today is also National Taco Day... Taco Day + Meatless Monday = meatless tacos!
If you're new to the meatless community, tacos are a great introduction! Just swap your regular ground meat of choice for veggie crumbles and/or beans, add taco seasoning, and top with your favorites! Easy peasy. 👌
BUT if you're feeling adventurous, I highly suggest cauliflower tacos! They're delicious! LMK in the comments below 👇 if you try them or if you've had them before! 😋 🥙🥑



https://www.thissavoryvegan.com/vegan-buffalo-cauliflower-tacos/
https://www.plantbasedblonde.com/cauliflower-tacos/

These Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are packed full of spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch, crunchy romaine and hearty avocados.

06/10/2021

Why meatless? What's so great about ? What's wrong with meat?
Good questions.
There is inherently nothing "wrong" with meat. However, the healthiest societies across the GLOBE are the ones who eat large amounts of plant-food. Plain and simple. So, the purpose of is not just to avoid meat, but to swap out the meat that you previously WOULD HAVE eaten with plant-based food (food that actually grows out of the ground as opposed to manufactured in a factory). 😁 That's all. Just over here trying to get the world to eat more colorfully.

Happy

I'm excited to hear about all the new you try out! 🥦🌶🍆🍠🥗🍑🥝🌽

30/09/2021

It's National Gum Chewing Day!
Any fellow gum fanatics out there?! 🙋
There are some things you should probably know about chewing gum...
1. Go with sugar-free - it decreases the risk of cavities
2. It triggers your mouth to make more saliva. This protects your mouth from decay and erosion because saliva acts as a buffer for your teeth. 😁
3. Chewing gum can burn a few calories 💪
4. It may help improve memory by boosting blood flow to your brain 🧠
5. It helps you fight sleepiness. 🥱
6. It helps eliminate nausea, especially from motion sickness.
And there ya have it - gum is great!
Unless you're a student in the middle of class. In that case, spit that business out IN A TRASH CAN and pay attention!

29/09/2021

Today is a two-for-one deal as we celebrate World Milk Day along with National Coffee Day. Show of hands for who usually celebrates both at the same time?! 🙋‍♀️🙋🏾

Whether in coffee, cereal, oatmeal, or just in a cup - milk is a great addition to your morning routine! 🥛😋

29/09/2021

is one of my favorite fun foodie holidays! No matter how you take it, get out there and grab you favorite brew! ☕️



Check out this link for places that offered free coffee in previous years! https://www.thespruceeats.com/free-coffee-on-national-coffee-day-1357347

22/09/2021

Ice cream CONE day. Treat yourself to an ice cream cone.. Not the ice cream. Just the cone 😉. jkjk 🍦

15/09/2021

Check it out, we were on the news!
https://www.kfvs12.com/2021/09/15/local-school-districts-face-food-supply-issues/

Dozens of Heartland school districts are facing a supply shortage that is directly impacting the kids.

15/09/2021

Fun fact: In most countries, breakfast is savory and doesn't mimic dessert like the traditional American breakfast does. I personally believe that starting your day with something more savory will help you to make smart food choices later on in the day as well. When you start the day all hopped up on sugar, that is what you will want as the day progresses. But try starting off with something like an open faced sandwich, a breakfast burrito, eggs, oatmeal, beans and rice.. The list could go on and on. The point is, don’t limit yourself to donuts and toaster pastries. Branch out there and try something new for breakfast!

09/09/2021

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Cape Central High School

08/09/2021

Happy Everyone!
As we celebrate , I thought it might be a good idea to give you some breakfast suggestions. Maybe you don't eat breakfast, maybe you need to mix up your routine, maybe you just have no idea what to eat - whatever the reason, I'm here for you. Today, let's talk WAFFLES🧇

Don't let the nutrition labels fool you. The Kashi Protein Waffles provide a better balance of nutrients per gram than the Eggo Waffles. This means they will be more filling and provide more sustained energy.
Top them off with fruit and a nut butter or yogurt, and this makes for quick, easy, and top notch morning fuel! 💪