TALKING TO STUDENTS ABOUT PLANT-POWERED MEALS
Itʼsnaturalforstudentstobecuriousaboutmenuchanges. Usethisguidetoanswertheirquestionswithconfidence.
WHAT DOES “PLANT-POWERED” MEAN ?
Plant-poweredmeansfuelingyourbodywithfoods thatcomefromplants!Foodslikefruits,vegetables, beans,nuts,seeds,andwholegrainsarefullof nutrientsthathelpyourbodystaystrongandhealthy.
WHEREISTHE MEAT?
Thereisnomeatinthis dish,butdonʼtworry,itʼs stilldelicious!Itʼspacked withproteinandhas evenmorefibertokeep youfullandenergized forlonger.
WHY IS THE MENU CHANGING ?
Moreplant-poweredmeals meansmorechoicesfor students,includingoptions thatfitdifferentcultures, religions,andpreferences.
Plant-poweredfoodsdeliver keyhealthpromoting nutrientslikefiberforlonglastingenergy,usefewer resourcesthanmeatand dairy,andareatastywayto trynewflavors!
DO I NEED TO BE VEGAN OR VEGETARIAN TO EAT THIS ?
Notatall!Anyonecanenjoyaplantpoweredmeal.Youdonʼthavetobe veganorvegetarian-giveitatry becauseitʼsdelicious!
WHAT ABOUT PROTEIN ?
Plant-poweredmealscontainprotein,too! Allplantshavesomeprotein,butbeans, peas,tofu,lentils,tempeh,nuts,and seedsareallprotein-packed!Allthe mealsweserveareplannedtoprovidethe nutrientsthatstudentsneed.