Building Healthy Communities
Reducing Health Disparities in Elementary Schools
Building Healthy Communities is a school-based program focused on addressing the social determinants of health that have contributed to wide disparities in many communities across Michigan.
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"Yogurt parfaits can be great fuel for your body and brain. Here is a recipe to prepare when craving a naturally sweet treat! Slice strawberries and bananas. In a small cup or dish, layer fruit with yogurt and granola.Tips: Try different fruits such as peaches, apples, oranges, raspberries - any of your favorites will do! Use Greek yogurt to add an extra boost of protein. Mix up the yogurt flavor (try to find yogurt with fruit listed before sugar on the ingredient list). #buildinghealthycommunities#sanfordhealth #yogurtparfait" fit.sanfordhealth.org/blog/healthy-cooking-banana-berry-yogurt-parfait-article?utm_medium=email&_...
Way to go Clintondale Community Schools!
Here are some examples of seasonal produce for the month of May! Vegetables: Artichokes, arugula, avocado, asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, collard greens, cucumber, kale, leeks, parsnips, onions, peas, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, and zucchini. Fruits: Apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mango, oranges, nectarines, peaches, plums, raspberries, strawberries. #seasonalproduce #buildinghealthycommunities
Jelly and jam may look similar, but the jam is made from whole fruit, and hence it is chunky. Jelly is made from fruit juice. #jelly #jam #buildinghealthycommunities #BHC
"National Teacher Day provides an opportunity to recognize and show appreciation for the enormous impact that this nation's teachers have made and continue to make on its youth.#nationalteacherday #buildinghealthycommunities #BHC"
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