Happy holidays! We're sharing a few inspiring bits to get the holiday started off on the right note! As well as some reasons why we're so thankful for YOU, Good Food Force!
1. THE HOT LINE
* This Month: 1000 Moms Encouraging Schools to Keep It Up!
We're so inspired by the almost 1000 moms who signed up to deliver storybooks in support of healthy school foods to their local school! The books contain testimonials from moms on why the new meal and snack standards are such a big deal, and helpful tips for school staff on how to make the changes a big success. Sign up to join us! And if you're delivering a storybook, please remember to share a photo or tweet: #momslovehealthyschools or email karen@momsrising.org
* Reasons Why We're Thankful for the Good Food Force! From the MomsRising.org Staff...
- Because you make time to demand that *all* kids have access to healthy foods!
- Because you move local policies for children's health and nutrition, even while things are tough in Congress.
- Because you share ideas, recipes, laughs and support.
- Because you're inspiring and making a difference in your corner of the world.
2. MORNING STRETCH
* Join us for the next #FoodFri Tweetchat: Healthy Holiday Recipe Share!
Please join @MomsRising this Friday 11/28 at 1pm ET to share your favorite holiday recipes! Got a favorite veggie dish? A scrumptious recipe for the holiday roast? Savvy ideas for leftovers? Healthy desserts that keep people asking for more? Please join and share! Just follow #FoodFri on Twitter to participate.
* Question of the Week: Share your favorite holiday recipe!
We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, ideas or experiences on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest using #FoodFri. We'll publish a round-up in next week's update!
3. YEARBOOK
* Meet Sarene Alsharif, an amazing GFF member from Illinois!
I am a homeschooling mom of two, a nutritionist and public health educator and event planner and finally a writer. My passion for nutrition and public health stems from prevention. I believe education helps individuals and families make better choices promoting health and preventing disease. For this reason I began my business Healthy Plate 5 in Rockford, IL and started my journey spreading nutrition education at local libraries, schools, fitness centers, business, other organizations and teaching nutrition at Rock Valley College. I also began writing for magazines and multiple blogs. The children keep me motivated because I see hope. When a parent or a child tell me how the programs or events have impacted their lives and helped them make better choices every second spent preparing, researching, emailing and organizing becomes meaningful and worthwhile. I love what I do but helping families live happy, healthy lives fuels my motivation every day. Follow Sarene at @healthyplate5 on twitter and instagram.
4. SALAD BAR
* A Few of Our Favorite Holiday Recipes!
Looking for last-minute recipe ideas? We've got you covered! Here are a few of our favorites.
- Citrus Collards with Raisins, from Chef Bryant Terry
- Fresh Cranberry Salsa, from Yoli's Green Living
- Apple-Herb Stuffing for All Seasons, from Smitten Kitchen
- Sweet Potato, Carrot and Red Lentil Soup, from Green Kitchen Stories
- Leftover Turkey Pot Pie, from Pioneer Woman
- Sweet Potato Empanadas, from De Su Mama
5. RECESS
The Christmas Jammies family is back! Aside from their questionable cooking techniques, we applaud their making time for family fun! Watch here.
Have a great week!
Good Food Force (GFF) Volunteers are real-life superheroes who take action in their schools and communities, and/or on their blogs and online networks, to get the word out about healthy school foods, junk food marketing to kids, and strategies that are working to reduce childhood obesity. Together with MomsRising.org staff, they help advocate for healthier kids and families. Help spread the word! Contact us: karen@momsrising.org. Join us! Sign up for the Good Food Force weekly updates here.
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