Jan 25, 2016 | Notes from Kristina
We hope you enjoyed trying some tasty new recipes from the food bloggers, dietitians, and other organizations we have connected with. Now that the 2 week challenge is over, here are some great things to consider moving forward! Note: It’s always a good idea to...
Jan 22, 2016 | Ingredient of the Day, Notes from Kristina
WHY IT MATTERS TO HARVEST107 For kids in Haiti, bananas are widely available across the island— and are a very inexpensive fruit that can be added to meals or used for a snack. Might I add, they taste great with some peanut butter! The vitamins, minerals, and...
Jan 14, 2016 | Ingredient of the Day, Notes from Kristina
WHY IT MATTERS TO HARVEST107 Tomatoes are widely found throughout Haiti and can easily be added to a number of cultural dishes, such as bean and grain dishes, vegetable soups, and sauces. The vitamin C in tomatoes can help boost iron absorption from the non-heme iron...
Jan 12, 2016 | Ingredient of the Day
WHY IT MATTERS TO HARVEST107 For kids in Haiti, leafy green veggies help provide the nutrients necessary for a growing body. Not only do some of these greens provide calcium and other beneficial nutrients for bone health, but they are also a good source of iron and...
Jan 11, 2016 | Ingredient of the Day
WHY IT MATTERS TO HARVEST107 For children in Haiti, who often consume a lot of white rice and have a low animal based diet— beans are an important staple food for making sure they get adequate protein, as well as the essential amino acid called...
