About Brighter Bites
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.
Is it just us or is lasagna even better on #NationalLasagnaDay?!
Check out our Veggie Lasagna recipe at brighterbites.org/recipe/veggie-lasagna/ and get cooking! π₯«π©βπ³
#Lasagna #VeggieLasagna #Vegetarian #HealthyRecipe #HealthyCooking #HealthyEating #FreshProduce #Vegetables #BrighterBites
Brighter Bites is honored to be among other leading nonprofits to be named a "Harkin on Wellness Designee" by the Harkin Institute!
"It is the goal of the Harkin on Wellness Report, to highlight top wellness and nutrition initiatives that are examples of organizations making the larger impact through effective policy, system, and environmental change. We encourage others to use this as a tool
to build partnerships and create sustainable, cross-sector coalitions within their own community and beyond."
See our feature on page 11-12: https://harkininstitute.drake.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/103/2021/03/HOWReport2021_Final_v1.pdf
Cheers to a successful volunteer event last week in Monterey, California at @pma Foodservice! πππ
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our work in the Salinas community! We had over 55 volunteers come for the event and served 150 families and distributed about 5,600 pounds of fresh produce! ππ
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@BrighterBitesSalinas
#BrighterBites #BrighterBitesSalinas #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience #Volunteer
It takes two to mango or tango? π₯ππΊ
Either way, we think you need to try our Mango Tango Salsa! It is sure to please a crowd! Serve it as an appetizer with chips, a side for a sandwich, or a topping on tacos.
https://brighterbites.org/recipe/mango-tango-salsa/
#MangoDay #Mango #MangoSalsa #HealthyRecipe
Lettuce, and peppers, and potatoes OH MY! π₯¬πΆπ₯
Our @brighterbitesNYC boxes are looking beautiful this summer!
#BrighterBites #BrighterBitesNYC #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience
We were honored to host the highlighted volunteer event in Monterey, California for @producemarketingassociation Foodservice. Attendees of the conference had the opportunity yesterday to volunteer at one of our sites! Here is a peek at how it went! π€©πππ₯¦π
@BrighterBitesSalinas
#BrighterBites #BrighterBitesSalinas #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #Volunteer
Brighter Choices. Brighter Outlooks. Brighter Bites! π
Through the support of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas we've brought more than just produce to our families (219,342 pounds so far this summer!)- we've brought big smiles and lots of tools to create healthy behaviors for life!
@brighterbiteshou @brighterbitesdallas @brighterbitesaustin
#HealthyKidsHealthyFamilies #BrighterBites #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #HealthyEating #HealthyCooking #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience
Summer is here, and so is our Banana Ice Cream βοΈπ¨
It's the perfect summer treat! Try it yourself!
https://brighterbites.org/recipe/banana-ice-cream/
#NationalIceCreamDay #BananaIceCream #Bananas #BrighterBites #HealthyRecipe #HealthyDessert #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience
We are crazy about spinach! π±From pesto to smoothies to muffins and more, this versatile vegetable adds so much color and nutrition to so many recipes. We think spinach is so good, you can add spinach to breakfast, lunch, dinner, AND even dessert! Try it and let us know what you think! π€
We've got spinach tips, how to guides, recipes, and more! Visit our website for all the tips! π www.brighterbites.org
#NationalFreshSpinachDay #Spinach #BrighterBites #HealthyEating #HealthyCooking #HealthyRecipe #FreshProduce #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FundFoodExperience
We have loved seeing our program grow this past year through our expansion in California! π€©
Through the support of the Walmart Foundation, we have been able to grow and serve over 890 families in the Salinas, California area. π That means 249,5050 POUNDS of fresh fruits and vegetables π₯¬πππ₯ distributed across nine schools as well as 138 nutrition education lessons taught in the classroom! π Now that is exciting to see!! π€©
#ThankYou @walmart Foundation for your support of our program in creating communities of health through fresh food! π€
@BrighterBitesSalinas
#ThankfulThursday #BrighterBites #BrighterBitesSalinas #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience #Nonprofit
Hard to say no to this classic dish when you know that it is both tasty and healthy!!
Can anyone guess what veggies we snuck into this delicious dish?!
Happy National Mac and Cheese Day! π₯³
π§Recipe: https://brighterbites.org/recipe/crafty-mac-n-cheese/
#NationalMacAndCheeseDay #BrighterBites #HealthyCooking #HealthyEating #HealthyRecipe #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience
Here's to starting off this week on a healthy note! We've got the Monday inspiration you need to create a week of GO food meals! ππ₯π₯π²
#BrighterBites #GOFoods #HealthyMeals #HealthyCooking #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience
It's #PickBlueberriesDay and we are sharing one of our favorite recipes that highlights blueberries and another summer favorite- corn! Our Texas Corn and Blueberry Salad is indeed BIGGER in flavor and color! ππ
For the full recipe β‘οΈ
https://brighterbites.org/recipe/texas-corn-blueberry-salad/
#BrighterBites #HealthyRecipe #Corn #Blueberries #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #HealthyEating #HealthyCooking
This semester seemed to fly by faster than a New York minute, but our @brighterbitesnyc team didn't miss a beat! π
#BrighterBites #BrighterBitesNYC #FreshPRoduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience #Nonprofit #HealthyEating
We love seeing our Austin team and volunteers get so excited about fruits and veggies! π€©π₯ππ
@brighterbitesaustin
#ThankfulThursday #BrighterBites #BrighterBitesAustin #Volunteers #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #Nonprofit
π₯ Ready, set, GO!
We believe that all foods may fit into a healthy diet, and a healthy diet is made up of more GO foods than SLOW foods, and more SLOW foods than WHOA foods. Think- "more fruits and veggies and less processed foods!"
What are some examples GO foods?
Fruit salads
Baked veggies
Whole grains
Grilled chicken breasts
And so much more!
For more healthy GO food inspiration and tips, visit our website! https://brighterbites.org/tip-sheets/
#GOFoods #GoSlowWhoa #HealthyEating #NutritionEducatuon #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #BrighterBites
Happy Fourth of July!
We hope everyone is having a happy and healthy holiday with friends and family!
#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay
On this day, along with the entire month of June, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
This month we recognize the impact the LGBTQ+ community has had worldwide and on our Brighter Bites community.
#PrideMonth #PrideDay
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These kids know that at Brighter Bites, we love providing a variety of fruits and veggies for our families along with promoting "eating the rainbow"! Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables helps make sure you are getting all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. Here's a peek at what each color contributes to your health β‘οΈ
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(Red)- Contains vitamin A and good for heart health.
ππ (Orange & Yellow)- Contain antioxidants, good for your immune, vision and skin.
π₯¦ (Green)- Contains vitamins E & K, potassium and calcium.
π (Blue & Purple)- Good for blood vessel health.
π§ (White/Tan/Brown)- Contains vitamin C, folate and antioxidants.
π¨cred: Mrs. Mitchell's Kindergarten class at Birdie Alexander in Dallas, Texas
#BrighterBites #EatTheRainbow #FreshProduce #fruits #vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience #HealthyEating
π Happy National Pineapple Day! π
Pineapple flesh is bright yellow and has a mix of tropical flavors that balances the tastes of sweet and tart. Pineapples are high in Vitamin C.
For more sweet tips check out our website:
βΆοΈ https://brighterbites.org/tip-sheets/
#BrighterBites #NationalPineappleDay #FreshProduce #fruits #vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience #HealthyEating