Ontario Student Nutrition Program, Windsor-Essex

It's #FoodFactFriday! Today we are learning about proteins. Did you any of the fun facts below? Well... now you do! 🥚

Happy #FoodFactFriday - here are some fun facts about Whole Grains! 🍞🌾 Did you know these? We'll... now you do!

Spring Giveaway Day 3: Asparagus Did you know that asparagus grows wild in rural Ontario? It can be found where there is water like irrigation ditches. Asparagus is high in vitamin C, folate, iron and fiber. Asparagus grows in Ontario, but does it grow in spring???

Spring Giveaway Day 3: Strawberries Strawberries aren't actually a berry, they are in a group of their own because they are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside! Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Do strawberries grow in Spring???

Spring Giveaway Day 3: Bell Peppers Bell Peppers come in four different colours: green, yellow, orange, and red. Red is the sweetest because they are the most ripe. Bell peppers are a great source of Vitamin C and fiber. Bell peppers grow in Ontario, but do they grow in spring??

We had such a great time serving breakfast at James L Dunn yesterday! We love getting out to our schools and seeing the students smiling faces. Thank you for everything you do @DunnCardinals ♥️ #FullBellyFullEffort #HealthyBodiesActiveMinds #Feedingyoungminds

Spring Giveaway Day 2: Lettuce There are many types of lettuce - romaine, iceberg, green leaf, and red leaf. All are mostly made up of water but have a nice crisp crunch! Lettuce is a good source of fiber and vitamins. Lettuce grows in Ontario, but does it grow in spring???

Happy Nutrition Month Windsor-Essex! It's #FoodFactFriday - here are some fun facts about fruit and vegetables! 🍏🍓🥕🥒 Did you know these? We'll... now you do! #studentnutrition #fruitandveg #healthybodiesactiveminds #brainfood #wefeedkids