Ravalli Head Start is participating in Montana Harvest of the Month!!
Each month, our preschool along with other participating centers, K-12 schools, and healthcare facilitates throughout Montana will showcase one locally or Montana grown or raised food by
a) serving it in a meal or snack,
b) offering taste tests to children, and
c) doing educational activities.
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The two primary goals for this program are to expose students to new, healthy foods and to support Montana’s farmers and ranchers.
February Food of the Month
Did you know the Romans were some of the first people to cultivate and develop beets for their roots as well as use them for feeding animals?
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Pick up the beet! Beet roots and their edible leaves are packed with important nutrients including potassium, vitamin A, riboflavin, folate, and magnesium—all great for growing kids and athletes!
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Beets are delicious when eaten raw, roasted, steamed, or baked. Grate raw beets for adding color, flavor, and nutrition to salads! These versatile vegetables come in a variety of colors including red, pink, golden, and red and white-striped (Chioggia variety). See which beets you and your family like best! Beets are hardy and are ready to be harvested in the late fall. Beets store well, making them a great vegetable to eat in the cold of winter when many other vegetables are not available locally.
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Check out MontanaFarmToSchool for more fun facts.
mtharvestofthemonth.org
#MTHarvestoftheMonth
#MTFarmtoSchool
Missoula Early Head Start Menu
Ravalli Head Start Menu
Ravalli Early Head Start Menu
North Valley Head Start Menu
Milk is served with breakfast and lunch daily:
(whole milk for 1-2 year olds, 1% milk for 2-3 year olds, skim milk for 3-5 year olds).
WG= Whole-grain or whole-grain rich.
Water is served on demand throughout the day.
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Menu is subject to change without notice.
Ravalli Head Start, Inc. and USDA are an equal opportunity provider and employer.