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The goal of this dept. is to educate our children in making correct choices

 Jul. 14, 2003

Foodservices at the Albuquerque, NM, public schools will test vending machines containing milk, juice and healthy snacks in two middle schools this fall, with plans to roll out 60 more throughout the district.

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Fresh fish facts

 Jun. 14, 2003

Fish, no matter what the reason or season, is now de rigueur on most foodservice menus. And a variety of safe, environmentally friendly fish—from fresh to fresh-frozen, whole to portioned—is now available for those operators willing to do their homework.

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Beyond 'usual' rice

Jun. 14, 2003

Whether you're serving elementary school–age kids or sophisticated corporate types, Mom's edict— "Try it, you'll like it!"—holds true when it comes to rice beyond the standard white, Spanish and fried varieties.

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Nature's power punch

May 14, 2003

Operators seeking tasty, economical, highly nutritious, heart-healthy and easy-to-prepare dishes need look no farther than the multitude of those featuring beans. What's more, beans are an extremely popular component of innumerable ethnic dishes, whether highly or subtly seasoned.

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Arthritis and diet

May 14, 2003

There is no cure. A balanced diet, exercise, medications, hot and cold packs, and surgery may relieve pain, swelling and stiffness and improve mobility. No single treatment works for everyone or for all types of arthritis.

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USDA plans nutrition incentives

Apr. 14, 2003

School foodservice authorities across the country that serve meals which satisfy federal dietary guidelines may soon qualify for special financial rewards, under a new incentive program being developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Diet for pregnancy

Apr. 14, 2003

A balanced, varied diet is important before, during and after pregnancy, especially if breastfeeding (see modified Food Pyramid on this page).

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SAS Institute Silver Plate

Apr. 14, 2003

SAS Institute, reportedly one of the best companies to work for in the country, is a leading software provider. So it's no surprise that the operating systems in the food and nutrition services department are cutting edge—albeit the serving line in the 15-year-old main cafe is straight-line rather than the more up-to-date scatter system.

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Root veggies

Apr. 14, 2003

Not the beauty pageant winners of the garden, root vegetables nonetheless lend themselves to beautiful preparations. Many roots can be eaten raw and all have a wonderful range of flavors.

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Spicing up grains

Apr. 14, 2003

Members of the meat and potato crowd—still a solid majority throughout the country—are generally willing to vary their entrees with a selection of grains "on the side," especially those that are either made-to-order, exhibition-style, or well-seasoned with an appetizing array of spices and herbs, operators report. Many locations now offer menu grains as a daily feature of their salad bars and often include them in specialty recipes on a weekly basis.

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