Heart–Healthy Diet & Lifestyle

What's the best way to share the

love this Valentine's Day? A healthy

heart! The month of February is not just

for sweet treats and hugs—it's also dedicated to rais-

ing awareness of the leading cause of death in Amer-

ica: heart disease.

The key to heart health is eating foods low

in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and

sodium, and high in omega-3 fatty acids

and fiber. Eating a well-balanced diet will

include a combination of whole grains,

lean proteins, fruits and veggies, and low-

fat dairy.

Healthy Substitutions

Switch refined grains, like white rice or

bread, with whole-grain options, such as

brown rice and 100% whole-grain bread or

pasta. Throughout the day, drink water and

limit sugary beverages by choosing fat-free

milk and 100% fruit juices.

Next time you are at the grocery store, pick

up some of these heart-healthy items:

beans, peas and barley; soybeans, other

soy-based foods; fruits and veggies;

salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel; red

grapes and 100% purple grape juice; al-

monds, walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts.

Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats Instead of sending chocolates, candy, or other sugary treat to your Valentine’s Day sweetheart, consider giving healthier treats or homemade crafts, like:

Mini box of raisins Handmade card Heart-shaped pretzels

Pencils Stickers Handwritten poem

Rosemead School District Encinita Elementary

School Menu

If your student has a food allergy or

intolerance, please contact

Nutrition Services at (626) 312-2900 x254 or x255

STUDENT MEAL PRICES All complete meals come with choice of 1% unflavored or fat-free chocolate milk (8 fl. oz.)

Breakfast $1.00 Lunch $2.00 Milk Only $0.30

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2016

The Rosemead School District is hiring for the

following substitute positions:

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Substitute Noon Supervision Aide

Substitute Instructional Aide

Substitute Custodian

Substitute Translator (Chinese, Vietnamese)

Please visit the Rosemead School District at 3907 Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead,

for an employment application.

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 2 Late Start Day 3 4 5

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST (9:00-9:15) BREAKFAST BREAKFAST

WG Pumpkin Bread Cheese Omelet Yogurt Buttermilk Twin WG Cinnamon Bun

Fruit Choice Warm Honey Biscuit WG Cereal Bowl Stix String Cheese

Fruit Choice Dried Fruit Fruit Choice Fruit Choice

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

Veggie Burger Chicken Tostada Cheeseburger Minis Chicken Teriyaki Turkey Ham &

Baked French Fries Spanish Brown Rice Baked Beans Brown & White Rice Cheese Sandwich

Baby Carrots Lettuce & Tomatoes Baby Carrots Celery / Baby Carrots SunChips Snack Mix

Fruit Choice Baby Carrots Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Spinach Salad / Carrots

Fruit Choice Fortune Cookie Fruit Choice

8 9 10 11 12

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Lincoln's Birthday

WG Cinnamon PopTart Whole Grain Belgian 2oz Muffin Choice NO SCHOOL

Yogurt Waffle Stix String Cheese

Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Fruit Choice

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

Chicken Nuggets Hamburger on a Mac 'n Cheese

Whole Grain Roll Whole Grain Bun WG Breadstick

Green Peas Sweet Potatoes Fries Romaine Lettuce

Baby Carrots Lettuce & Tomatoes Baby Carrots

Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Fruit Choice

In addition to the menu entrée, we

also offer a variety of grab & go

lunch options. At least two of the

following items are offered daily: Bean & Cheese Burrito,

Chicken Sandwich, Corn Dog,

Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Hamburger,

PB&J Sandwich, Pizza, Turkey & Cheese

Sandwich & Quesadilla

Save time on busy weekday mornings...choose school breakfast!

March 7-11, 2016 is National School Breakfast Week. Our district is celebrating the school

breakfast program with the “Wake Up to School Breakfast”

campaign. Contact the cafeteria manager at your

child’s school to learn more about what’s offered for breakfast!

simpler school days

I’m a sweetie!

This institution is an equal opportunity

provider and employer.

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

15 16 Late Start Day 17 18 19

President's Day BREAKFAST BREAKFAST (9:00-9:15) BREAKFAST BREAKFAST

NO SCHOOL Cheese Omelet Yogurt Bagel & Cream Cheese WG Lemon Tea Bread

Warn Honey Biscuit WG Cereal Bowl Fruit Choice String Cheese

Fruit Choice Dried Fruit Choice Fruit Choice

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

BBQ Pork Sandwich Beefy Turkey Taco Breaded Chicken Cheesy Nachos with

on WG Mini Hoagie Spanish Brown Rice Sandwich side of Pinto Beans

Baked Beans Lettuce & Tomatoes Romaine Lettuce Lettuce & Tomatoes

Celery Sticks Baby Carrots Sliced Tomatoes Baby Carrots

Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Fruit Choice

22 23 24 25 26

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST

WG Cereal Bowl WG Strawberry Pop- WG Pancake Whole Grain Glazed Scrambled Eggs

Yogurt Tart & String Cheese Pork Sausage Patty Donut WG Blueberry Muffin

Dried Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Fruit Choice

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

Chicken Nuggets Chili Turkey Dog on a Chicken Tostada Hamburger on a Homemade Grilled

Whole Grain Roll Whole Grain Bun Spanish Brown Rice Whole Grain Bun Cheese Sandwich

Green Peas Baby Carrots Celery Sticks Sweet Potato Fries Romaine Salad

Baby Carrots Fruit Choice Baby Carrots Lettuce & Tomatoes Baby Carrots

Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Fruit Choice Fruit Choice

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BREAKFAST

2oz Muffin Choice

Fruit Choice

LUNCH

Whole Grain Mini

Chicken Corn Dogs

Baked Beans

Baby Carrots

Fruit Choice

Sweet potatoes make an extra sweet treat because they are an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene). They are also a good source of potassium, dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.

You can enjoy all the health benefits of eating sweet potatoes in a variety of ways, like:

• Instead of potato chips, peel and

slice raw sweet potatoes and serve with a fat free dip for a healthy snack. • Spray thin strips of sweet potatoes with olive oil and bake at 425° F for 25-30 minutes (flip halfway through cooking) to make sweet potato fries. • Bake sliced sweet potatoes with apples and cinnamon for a hot dessert