Feb 13, 20192 min read

Staying Sugar Smart

Glucose, coconut sugar, high fructose corn syrup – sugar is sugar, right? Not exactly! Not all sugar is created equal, and not all sugar...

Feb 13, 20192 min read

Learning the Nutrition Label Lingo

What is that label on the back of food products and what is it telling you? How can you utilize this information and better understand...

Feb 13, 20192 min read

The Flexitarian Diet

The flexitarian diet, also known as semi-vegetarianism, is defined as vegetarianism with the occasional consumption of meat and/or fish...

Feb 13, 20192 min read

Taking It One Protein at a Time

Protein – what is it, why do we need it, and how much do I need? Proteins are made up of smaller units called amino acids which are...

Feb 13, 20192 min read

Beyond Breakfast & Lunch: After School Snack Starts in Garfield Heights

Considering the large portion of the student body that's involved in extra curricular activities, we noticed the untapped opportunity to...

Jan 17, 20191 min read

Making the cafeteria an extension of the classroom with CoreLife Eatery. #ChangeYourLunchChangeYourL

Are you looking for wholesome, organic, and scratch-made fast food? Well, CoreLife Eatery is the place to go! Pisanick Partners, LLC...

Dec 21, 20181 min read

Creating a Community During the Holiday Season

In light of the holiday season, we were inspired to do something BIGGER and BETTER than ever at Garfield Heights Middle School – a...

Dec 19, 20182 min read

Menu Seasonality: Why YOU Should Consider It For Your School!

Sights and aromas aren’t the only captivating detail that comes along with creating seasonal recipes. Think about it- when gingerbread is...

Dec 7, 20181 min read

Garfield Heights in the Spotlight

Garfield Heights School District has been getting quite a bit of media attention in the past few weeks! On November 26 & 27, the district...

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