Rachael Ray's non profit organization, Yum-o!

Recipes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritious and tasty vegetables you can eat! You can enjoy this recipe as-is, or jazz it up by adding in 1/4 cup maple syrup or 1 chipotle in adobo sauce. Try serving with Creole Meatloves with Trinity Gravy.

Serves 4-6

NYC Sizzling Soft Taco with Southwest Roasted Chicken and Corn Relish

This exciting and fun-to-prepare meal has whole grains and fresh vegetables, making it both a delicious and nutritious meal for you and your family. You can also swap in or add Vegetarian “Veg-Head” Beans as a vegetarian option.

This dish was served in over 1600 New York City school's as part of Yum-o!'s collaboration with the New York City Department of Education's Office of SchoolFood!

Serves 4

Italian Rollatini

Baked and bubbly, this combination of ingredients is irresistible! For a vegetarian meal, use tofu sausage.

Serves 4-6

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Children's Health Foundation

www.childrenshealthfoundation.net

Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance health initiatives that benefit the mind, body and spirit of children. CHF works directly with schools to create positive change by offering programs that prevent childhood obesity, ensure school safety, prevent bullying and provide intercultural awareness training.

Since 2005, CHF has made great strides in contributing to the development of the nation’s children, including those listed below. To achieve these initiatives, they've joined with major stakeholders on a state and national level to effect change in health and education.

Establishing the Lunch for Life healthy school lunch program, which supports healthy eating habits through affordable, delicious meals made from “real food”
Conducting a study that prompted the removal of unhealthy á la carte items from middle school cafeterias
Increasing positive school climate by 63% at their Safe School Ambassadors sites by training students to intervene in student-on-student mistreatment before adults become involved
Providing Intercultural Awareness Trainings in high schools to help students explore cultural diversity and appreciate different ethnicities, traditions, customs and values

If you think your school could benefit from CHF's programs, visit their website today to learn more!