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 17, 2016 | Ingredient of the Day, Notes from Kristina
Non-Dairy Milk: Soy milk, Almond milk, Hemp milk, Rice milk, Coconut milk, Cashew Milk When possible, choose the unsweetened kind. Soy milk is most comparable to cow’s milk, since it offers more protein than others. If getting enough Calcium and Vitamin D are a...
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...
