Forsyth County lunches have always focused on offering a variety of fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables. This year the new meal pattern will require every lunch meal sold to have a serving of vegetable or fruit. Lots of choices will be available daily to meet this requirement.
New requirements to offer key sub-groups of vegetables that pack a punch in nutrients and anti-oxidants for growing healthy, smart kids will be implemented. Menus will feature weekly servings of red/dark orange vegetables in the form of many delicious foods and new recipes. Students will find more dark green and leafy vegetable choices, too. Our salads have always been a combination of healthy romaine lettuce and baby spinach, but this year we will pilot using locally-grown, hydroponic lettuce for our salads and sandwiches. Kids at all levels will have the chance to sample and enjoy cooked greens as well.
Our students and staff love the new hydroponic lettuce! Not only is it fabulous for us but it tastes so yummy as well!
