Creating Healthy Kids

At CCA we are dedicated to providing students with lifelong healthy habits.  Our breakfast and lunch programs fall under the state mandated health guidelines.  In addition, we have a yearly Wellness Policy that guides our initiatives and beliefs.  The following are some of our goals for the year.

Healthy Snacks

Please help us in our efforts by sending your child with a healthy snack daily.

Healthy Snack Ideas

Goldfish Crackers
Crackers
Cheese
Pretzels
Fruit (apples, peeled oranges, bananas, kiwi, grapes, strawberries, etc.)
Veggies (carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.)
Bagels
Muffins
Yogurt
Granola Bars
Breakfast Bars
Popcorn
Trail-mix
Applesauce

For more information on healthy habits visit 

kidshealth.org.

Recipe of the Month

We should
have 2-4 servings
a day of fruits or vegetables. 
That equals the size of a
baseball.

Pizzadillas

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

What you need:

• 4 whole-wheat tortillas (8 inches)
• 2/3 cup fresh or frozen spinach, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• Cooking spray

Equipment and supplies:

• A 10- to 12-inch skillet
• Thin spatula (metal preferred)

What to do:

1. Lay 2 tortillas on a flat surface. Divide spinach and cheese between the tortillas.
2. Top with remaining 2 tortillas.
3. Place skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray.
4. Gently slide 1 pizzadilla into the pan and cook until light golden brown on one side (about 1-2 minutes).
5. Using a thin spatula, gently flip over the pizzadilla and cook for 30-60 seconds more or until cheese is fully melted.
6. Remove pizzadilla and cut into triangles. Repeat with remaining pizzadilla.
7. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
8. You can wrap and refrigerate leftovers to take to school for lunch.

How much does this make?

• 4 servings

Information obtained from http://kidshealth.org/kid/

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