Inspiring & passionate, Chef Ann Cooper (a.k.a. the Renegade Lunch Lady) has spearheaded a dramatic overhaul in the school lunch programs in Berkley, CA.   She’s on a mission to change the way children eat and transform cafeterias into culinary classrooms.   Don’t be put off by her intensity — she’s just very outraged and committed to getting the word out about how our childrens’ nutritional needs are being so poorly addressed in school.


Check out Ann Cooper’s blog and also follow Ann Cooper on Twitter to keep up with all of her latest happenings.

Of course, some of Ann’s ideas may not work universally.   Sure, fresh regional veggies & fruits are abundant in California, but locally-grown, organic produce isn’t necessarily so readily available in other parts of the country.   Still, consider the benefits for children of applying even a few of Ann’s progressive changes.

What’re your thoughts on school lunches and kids’s nutritional needs?   Do you believe schools are doing enough already?   To be entered in the book drawing at the end of this Food For Thought week, just leave a comment!
 

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