Illinois now offers students more lunchtime choices, including new plant-based meals.
Besides being packed with all the daily fiber, protein and nutrients students need to learn, grow and lead healthy lives, and fully aligning with USDA nutrition requirements, plant-based lunches have additional health benefits for your student!
Asking your public school to serve your child a plant-based meal comes at no extra cost. Teens can make this request on their own!
More fiber!
A fiber-rich diet supports healthy immune systems that keep children engaged and in the classroom.
A lifetime of better health!
Eating more plant-based meals benefits long-term health and reduces the likelihood of developing obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and various forms of cancer.
There are benefits for parents too. You can feel confident your child is getting enough fruits and vegetables.
Cafeteria food never tasted so good!
Plant-based lunches will include food kids already know and love – like fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
In addition, there are plant-based alternatives for almost everything your child already loves to eat – from chicken nuggets and mac and cheese to pizza and lasagna.
Interested in seeing some of the menu items that your child could enjoy if you opt them into plant-based meals?
