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Salmon burgers. Salmon mac-and-cheese. These foods are on the school-lunch menu in Sitka, Alaska. The salmon comes from fishing in the area. This is thanks to Sitka’s Fish to Schools program. It brings wild-caught fish to local school lunchrooms. “Fish…
Some cactuses can be eaten. One is the prickly pear cactus. Its fruit is sweet. It is used in juices, jams, and candies. A prickly pear’s pads are also edible. They are prepared and eaten like vegetables. They are a…
Pizza and French fries taste good. The trouble is, U.S. kids are eating way too many salty foods like these. The salt we add to food is about 40% sodium. Our bodies need some sodium. But too much is not…
Tons of fruits and vegetables go into the trash each year. People are working to stop that from happening. Go to the store. Take a look at the fruits and vegetables sold there. Most are perfectly shaped. But not all…
Special programs help kids eat better and learn about food. Destiny Cunningham, 10, loves eating “stoplight salad” for lunch. She and other students at her school, in Detroit, Michigan, helped pick the red, yellow, and green vegetables it is made…
Americans celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Celebrations include parades, dances, and food. Here is a taste of delicious dishes from five Spanish-speaking countries. Cuba: Picadillo (peek-ah-dee-yoh) Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Rice…
