Dr Oz, Michelle Obama's New Lunch Menu on Dr Oz, Sept 12 2012

Michelle Obama Announces New School Lunch Menu On Dr Oz - September 12, 2012 on Dr Oz

Ok, this post doesn't have a particular nutritious recipe but I feel it seems pretty related so I thought that I would share. Today on Dr Oz's September 12, 2012, the First Lady Michelle Obama announced the first new changes to our school lunches.. I sure remember my school lunches many years ago and the main thing I remember is how greasy everything was! Michelle Obama announced these new changes to make our school lunches healthier for our children! Mrs. Obama said there are many kids out there that are getting 50% of their daily calories at school so a healthy lunch is critical! Today Dr. Oz brought out three children to do a taste on the upcoming school lunch menu changes.

Examples of School Lunch Menu Legislation Changes

Before Example : Bean burrito, a cup of applesauce, a carton of orange juice or milk After School

Lunch Meal Example : Turkey and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread, a serving of vegetables, a slice of canteloupe. Michelle Obama said that the whole grain's that are implemented are important because of the fiber content and the ability to keep the children feeling full for longer.

School Lunch Menu Example #2 Cheese Pizza Meal

Before : A typical lunch would be a slice of cheese pizza on white dough, fried tater tots, a cup of pineapples, and a carton of chocolate milk

After the new legislation changes take place the new school lunch menu for the same meal would look more like :  Cheese pizza on whole grain, baked sweet potato fries, baby tomatoes.

School Lunch Menu Example #3  Hot Dog Meal

Before : A hot dog on a white bread bun, a cup of apple sauce, and carrot and celery sticks, chocolate milk.

New Meal : Whole grain pasta, whole grain roll, kiwi, broccoli