Nebraska Team Nutrition

07/02/2025

Use this resource to help you pick the perfect 4th of July melon! While you are at it, check out these Nebraska Harvest of the month resources, https://www.education.ne.gov/ns/farm-to-school/harvest-of-the-month/ #1686154302111-d488622d-784e, view this short Farm to You melon video, https://youtu.be/tuNJm449WFI

07/02/2025

Make half your plate fruits and veggies this summer by visiting your local Farmers' Market. Nebraska Harvest of the Month has NEW broccoli resources available! Check them out here: https://www.education.ne.gov/ns/farm-to-school/harvest-of-the-month/ #1747930210874-e16bf693-e2e4

07/02/2025

Slow cookers can help keep the oven off during hot summer day. Check out this resource!

Here are some reasons to use slow cookers at your gathering this 4th of July!

- A slow cooker uses less electricity than an oven.
- Slow cookers usually allow one-step preparation. Placing all the ingredients in the slow cooker saves preparation time and cuts down on cleanup
- A variety of foods can be cooked in a slow cooker, including soups, stews and casseroles.

REMEMBER: Do not store or reheat leftovers in your slow cooker for food safety.

Learn more about using slow cookers >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/now-youre-cookin-slow-cooker-meals

05/13/2025

The Nebraska Farm to School Garden Guide is LIVE! https://www.education.ne.gov/ns/cacfp/farm-to-preschool/ Now that we are nearly past the freeze date, you can look forward to planting your gardens! Dig into🍓the tips and tricks outlined in the guide!

The guide will assist you in your journey to enhance children’s learning opportunities by encouraging observation, guiding safe exploration, and nurturing healthy eating habits through gardening. The sections, Soil, Seeds, Plants, Pollinators & Pals, will guide through different phases of creating...

04/21/2025

Love this!! Sometimes the easy choice IS a healthy choice :)

NFL teams consume how many Uncrustables?! 🤯

(h/t samkouvaris/X)

04/09/2025

See below and highlight your Nutrition Hero's!!

📣 Friendly reminder that today is the last day to submit a short comment of thanks to your local school nutrition professionals! Let’s show our Nebraska School Nutrition Heroes how much their hard work and dedication means to our students! Learn more: https://state.nokidhungry.org/nebraska/nutrition-heroes-2025/

04/09/2025

It's National Agricultre week and the NDE is collaborating with the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission to promote dry beans in schools and homes across the state! Today we kicked off the first FCCLA recipe demonstration project. Students researched a recipe that included at least 1/2 cup of beans, tested the recipe with at least 5 other people, made changes to the recipe based on feedback, and prepared it at the FCCLA student leadership conference! The students all did a fantastic job, we had students from Cross County, East Buttler, and Ord Public schools participate. Mahaylee from Cross County made Peanut Glory Bars (with white beans puree included as part of the recipe) and walked away as the winner! All of the youth-generated recipes will be posted on the Beanstock website at: https://www.education.ne.gov/ns/farm-to-school/beanstock/

04/07/2025

It's National Agriculture week! Across the state volunteers are reading the book, the Soil in Jackie's Garden to students. Find out more here: https://nefbfoundation.org/agriculture-reading-hour/ Want to read to students in your community? Utilize any our our Harvest of the Month resources here: https://www.education.ne.gov/ns/cacfp/farm-to-preschool/

Nebraska Harvest of the Month is a statewide farm to school program that features different Nebraska local food products each month of the year. The program promotes local fruits and vegetables and provides resources to support sampling and serving local foods to students. All material is FREE and a...

04/07/2025

It's National Agriculture week! Get to know where your food comes from. Check out this video to learn more!

This week we are celebrating the industry that feeds, clothes, and energizes our world! We are Rooting for Ag because when agriculture does well, we all do w...

03/27/2025

⏳ No prep time? No problem!
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated! Build a balanced plate with whole grains, lean protein, and colorful veggies. Grab whole fruits for an easy, nutritious snack for all your spring sports, a variety of events, or just for the car ride!
Check out this simple recipe for a quick snack for you or your kiddos hhttps://bit.ly/3FG2uRL

03/26/2025

Food tells a cultural story! 📖🌍
From whole grains in tortillas to lentils in dal, every culture brings nutritious traditions to the table. What’s a favorite dish from your heritage that keeps you feeling your best?
Check out this Team Nutrition sponsored video showing an international recipe!

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03/26/2025

Healthy eating is a lifelong journey! 🥗
MyPlate helps build balanced meals for all ages, whether it’s a child learning to love veggies or an adult focusing on heart health. Find tips for health benefits at every stage here: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate