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Posted on November 28, 2022
Join Whitsons' Chef Paul Miola as he walks us through making his Harvest of the Month recipe: Bombay Chickpea Salad. Chickpeas are a high-fiber food that contain minerals such as manganese, zinc, copper and magnesium, as well as B-vitamins, such…
Posted on November 14, 2022
If you’re feeling forgetful, a number of reasons may be at fault, such as lack of sleep, poor physical activity or having too much to do. However, food also plays a role in brain health, and eating right can improve your memory. The best menu for…
Posted on November 3, 2022
Our mission goes far deeper than just serving a child the healthiest options available in our industry; it also serves as a role model and an extended education system outside of the classroom. Most school aged children will spend more time at…
Posted on October 24, 2022
Whitsons’ Chef Sandmann is back with our October Harvest: Apples! Start your day off delicious with a Baked Apple French Toast! It’s National Apple Month, and those juicy apples are now in season! Fall is a great time to start cooking with apples…
Posted on October 10, 2022
Nutrition on the run isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips to help you on your way... Eat breakfast. Breakfast means “break the fast,” and although it’s the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t mean it has to be time-consuming.…
Posted on September 26, 2022
Sweet Potatoes are our Harvest of the Month feature, and Whitsons’ Chef Sandmann is serving up a Loaded Sweet Potato Rice Bowl filled with nutritional goodness! Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, C, B6, potassium and fiber. They…
Posted on September 12, 2022
When it comes to hydration, there are many ways to quench your thirst. Though it seems easy enough to keep up with your water intake, most people are dehydrated and don’t even know it. Here are three easy ways to quench your thirst and give your…
Posted on September 7, 2022
How We Got Here As the summer of 2022 approached, the City of Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation and School District of Philadelphia were faced with a serious dilemma. Under short notice, their previous meal vendor was unable to…
Posted on August 17, 2022
With the upcoming school year quickly approaching, we wanted to share a few things that families should be aware of when it comes to the school lunches provided for the year. Many families and students have a lot of questions during this time. Are…
Posted on August 15, 2022
Another fun vegetable to work into those summer salads and sides is the zucchini. They even work great as pasta replacements (zoodles anyone?)! Low in calories and rich in nutrients, zucchini is a versatile vegetable that is good for the heart and…