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Tomato and Asparagus Carbonara with White Sauce

Here is a delicious chef-approved recipe for your meatless Monday. Incorporating vegetables into y

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Jessica Diaz @ Monday, 14 August 2017
5 Vegetables to Enjoy this Summer

Summertime is a great time to improve your health by eating healthy and it’s also a great time to tr

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Jessica Diaz @ Monday, 24 July 2017
Spinach Quinoa and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Continue your summer of healthy eating with healthy recipes by Whitsons! Try our chef-approved

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Jessica Diaz @ Monday, 10 July 2017

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Tomato and Asparagus Carbonara with White Sauce ^Featured

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Monday, 14 August 2017 in Recipes

Here is a delicious chef-approved recipe for your meatless Monday. Incorporating vegetables into your daily diet is as important as drinking water. Vegetables provide important vitamins and nutrients along with dietary fiber, which has been proven to help reduce blood cholesterol levels and aid dige...

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Cooking with Cauliflower ^Featured

Posted by Katherine Ancona on Wednesday, 05 July 2017 in Health & Nutrition

It is officially summer time, which means that cauliflower is now in season. Here at Whitsons, we want to make sure that you get the most out of this amazing vegetable. Cauliflower is one of many vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the Brassicaceae family which also includes cabbage, Br...

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High Blood Pressure Awareness Month ^Featured

Posted by Katherine Ancona on Monday, 15 May 2017 in Health & Nutrition

About one third of Americans have high blood pressure. This number can easily be reduced through a balanced and healthy diet. Here at Whitsons we want to make sure that you have all the tools necessary keep your blood pressure right where it is supposed to be! When you eat a diet that is heart-h...

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May Produce of the Month: Lettuce

Posted by Katherine Ancona on Monday, 01 May 2017 in School Nutrition Blog

Happy Spring! Whitsons is pleased to present our vegetable of the month for the month of May, Lettuce. Lettuce is in season and will be featured in schools this month. So just why is lettuce so good for you? Aside from its great taste and large varieties, lettuce is packed with many nutrients. L...

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Foods for Eye Health ^Featured

Posted by Katherine Ancona on Thursday, 06 April 2017 in School Nutrition Blog

Eating healthy to maintain your normal body functions is always at the top of the list, but what about eating healthy for your vision? There are many foods that are beneficial for eye health. For instance, it is important to consume nutrients with components such as omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zi...

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Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins ^Featured

Posted by Katherine Ancona on Thursday, 16 March 2017 in Recipes

Need an idea for a healthy breakfast or even a snack? This Blueberry Oatmeal muffin recipe is a great recipe idea by Whitsons' Registered Dietitian, Katherine Ancona. Not only is it delicious, but it's quick and easy to make. These muffins are full of fiber, anti-oxidants, and plenty of vitami...

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National School Breakfast Week (March 6th-10th)

Posted by Laura Binder-Hines on Monday, 06 March 2017 in School Nutrition Blog

This week is National School Breakfast Week, a national campaign that serves as a reminder to all of the importance of a healthy breakfast for students. National School Breakfast Week was launched in 1989 to raise awareness of the availability of the School Breakfast Program (SBP), which is a federa...

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Putting Your Best Fork Forward

Posted by Katherine Ancona on Thursday, 02 March 2017 in School Nutrition Blog

Happy National Nutrition Month! Here at Whitsons we are excited to celebrate the start to a new healthier you. The theme for 2017 is to “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” The main purpose of this theme is to provide the idea that you always have the power to make your life more positive and healthie...

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Heart Healthy Hummus

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Monday, 27 February 2017 in Recipes

Hummus is a great heart healthy food that can be enjoyed as a dip for a snack or as a spread with vegetables or pita chips. This well-known chickpea mixture has a deep rooted ancient history from the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Hummus contains lots of nutrients packed with health benefits. ...

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February is American Heart Month

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Monday, 13 February 2017 in School Nutrition Blog

February is American Heart Month, it’s a month that helps serve as a reminder for all that committing to a healthy lifestyle is important and that making healthy eating choices will lead to a lifetime of good heart health. Whitsons is focused on not only cooking healthy but helping students make hea...

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Start the New Year with Produce of the Month: Carrots

Posted by Courtney Yablonsky on Tuesday, 10 January 2017 in School Nutrition Blog

How to include Carrots in your child’s daily diet Tis’ a New Year and for some a new start to healthy eating. This month, Whitsons School Nutrition will introduce students to their vegetable of the month, Carrots. Carrots are packed with several essential vitamins and minerals that students will g...

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Benefits of Fruit of the Month: PEARS

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Friday, 02 December 2016 in School Nutrition Blog

Ahh Pears, it's Whitsons School Nutritions' Fruit of the Month for the month of the December. There are endless benefits to eating this fabulous fruit, but here are just a few! Click on the image to see vidoe. To learn more about Whitsons' school nutrition program, visit our school nutritio...

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Sugar and Sugar Substitutes

Posted by Laura Binder-Hines on Monday, 17 October 2016 in School Nutrition Blog

The new updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/) urges the US population to cut back on added sugar intake. Americans between the ages of 4-18 years old consume up to 17% of their daily calories from added sugar, compared to the recommendation that a ma...

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W.I.N. Sports Nutrition Programs

Posted by Laura Binder-Hines on Friday, 23 September 2016 in School Nutrition Blog

Whitsons Interactive Nutrition (W.I.N) program from the Nutrition Services department of Whitsons Culinary Group, is excited to now offer a variety of workshops and seminars relating to sports nutrition! Many student athletes are unaware of just how powerful proper nutrition is when it comes to fue...

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Tasty Tip Tuesday ^Featured

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Tuesday, 30 August 2016 in School Nutrition Blog

Tasty TuesdayTip of the Week: When students eat a healthy breakfast, it helps improve their concentration and performance in the classroom. To learn more about Whitsons School Nutrition program, visit us on the web at www.whitsons.com....

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6 Healthy Breakfast Foods For Kids

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Monday, 22 August 2016 in School Nutrition Blog

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for parents it’s even more important now that it’s back to school time. Studies have shown an increase in both attention skills and knowledge retention when children begin their day with a balanced, nutritious breakfast. So give your students a...

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Watermelon Smoothie Recipe ^Featured

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Thursday, 18 August 2016 in Recipes

SmoothieoftheWeek Watermelon Smoothie final

Want to enjoy the great taste of Watermelon in a smoothie? Try our tart and tasty Watermelon smoothie recipe and enjoy this delightful and healthy summetime fruit! For more great recipes and food tips, sign up for our blogs. To learn more about Whitsons and our dining services, visit us on the w...

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe ^Featured

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Thursday, 04 August 2016 in Recipes

Happy Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Try our decadent Chocolate Chip cookie recipe that is sure to be a hit with house guests, friends and family. For more recipes and cooking tips, sign up for our blog at www.whitsons.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! ...

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Happy National Watermelon Day!

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Wednesday, 03 August 2016 in General Interest

Happy National Watermelon Day from Whitsons Culinary Group! Did you know the average American eats 16 pounds of watermelon each year? Watermelons contain high levels of water and electrolytes which make them ideal for keeping you hydrated and also as a refreshing summertime treat. Filled with e...

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Move It Monday Tip of the Week: Leg Stretch ^Featured

Posted by Jessica Diaz on Monday, 25 July 2016 in Health & Nutrition

Use a chair to stretch your legs. Stretching helps increase blood flow to the muscles and helps joints move through their range of motion. So get up and stretch! For more health and nutrition tips sign up for our blogs on our website and connect with us online. www.whitsons.com...

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Recent Newsletters

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Tomato and Asparagus Carbonara with White Sauce ^Featured

Cooking with Cauliflower ^Featured

High Blood Pressure Awareness Month ^Featured

May Produce of the Month: Lettuce

Foods for Eye Health ^Featured

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins ^Featured

National School Breakfast Week (March 6th-10th)

Putting Your Best Fork Forward

Heart Healthy Hummus

February is American Heart Month

Start the New Year with Produce of the Month: Carrots

Benefits of Fruit of the Month: PEARS

Sugar and Sugar Substitutes

W.I.N. Sports Nutrition Programs

Tasty Tip Tuesday ^Featured

6 Healthy Breakfast Foods For Kids

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe ^Featured

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe ^Featured

Happy National Watermelon Day!

Move It Monday Tip of the Week: Leg Stretch ^Featured

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Whitsons Community Blog Forum!

Tomato and Asparagus Carbonara with White Sauce Featured

Cooking with Cauliflower Featured

High Blood Pressure Awareness Month Featured

Foods for Eye Health Featured

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Featured

Tasty Tip Tuesday Featured

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe Featured

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Featured

Move It Monday Tip of the Week: Leg Stretch Featured

Tomato and Asparagus Carbonara with White Sauce ^Featured

Cooking with Cauliflower ^Featured

High Blood Pressure Awareness Month ^Featured

Foods for Eye Health ^Featured

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins ^Featured

Tasty Tip Tuesday ^Featured

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe ^Featured

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe ^Featured

Move It Monday Tip of the Week: Leg Stretch ^Featured