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Have you ever wished your child's school offered more plant-based meal options? You're not alone! Many vegan and plant-based families struggle with the lack of meal choices that fit our dietary needs in schools.
In this episode, Karla sits down with Jodi Gruhn to discuss the growing interest of plant-based meals in schools. Jodi shares her insights, her work through Wholesome Minnesota, and tips on how parents can advocate for healthier meal options in educational settings.
Here's what we covered:
- Jodi's journey to transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle
- The role of Wholesome Minnesota in promoting and helping implement plant-based meals in schools and other institutions
- Addressing the cost concerns associated with plant-based products in schools
- Insights of what school nutrition leaders are saying about plant-based meals in school settings
- Why creating collaborations with school nutrition leaders is important
- What are ways we can make plant-based meals appealing to all students?
- What schools are currently doing to bring culturally appropriate meals and bring inclusivity to students
- Tips for parents and caregivers on advocating for plant-based options in their children's schools
Links shared in the episode:
- Wholesome Minnesota website
- Jodi Ghrun contact information: jodi.gruhn (a) exploreveg (dot) org
- {Blog} Vegan School Lunch Ideas
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Biweekly
- PublishedOctober 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM UTC
- Length36 min
- RatingClean