Food is at the heart of what ARAMARK does for our district. They have served the K-12 market for over 50 years, and food is their business. Our strategic partnership delivers exceptional quality and variety as well as tools to reinforce the importance of good nutrition and its impact on performance.

One World Café offers a fresh and varied menu that students really enjoy. This includes:

• Customized food offerings that are consistently prepared
• A menu targeted towards student preferences and tastes
• Recipes developed by ARAMARK culinary professionals that meet or exceed nutritional guidelines
• Simple, vibrant graphics and signage that support all menu offerings

Menu items and recipes revolve around seven exciting branded food concepts:

• The Grill – Traditional favorites from chicken nuggets to burgers with new toppings
• The Deli – Fresh sandwiches and salads
• The Pizzeria/Pastaria – Pizza and other Italian specialties
• The Main Course – Variety of American and Asian entrées
• The Tortilla – Traditional Mexican favorites
• The Greens – Specialty made-to-order salads as entrées and side dishes
• The Extras – A variety of A La Carte offerings

So stop by the One World Café today. We are here to serve you the food you want!

Whole Grain Goodness

 Grains are an essential part of a healthy diet. Whole grain products use the entire grain seed of wheat, rye, rice, barley, corn or oats, without milling out or altering the components. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend getting at least half your grains as whole grains – or three one-ounce equivalents each day.

 What is a Whole Grain?

A “whole grain” is the complete grain, including the bran, germ and endosperm.

·       Bran. The coarse outer layer of the grain that protects the seed. It contains fiber, B vitamins and trace minerals.

·       Germ. The small, nutrient-rich core of the grain kernel. It contains antioxidants, vitamin E, B vitamins and healthy fats.

·       Endosperm. The middle layer of the grain that contains carbohydrates and proteins. This is the source of energy for the growing plant.

 Whole Grain Nutrition Benefits

Eating whole grain as part of a healthy diet may help:

·       Protect heart health. Diets rich in whole grain foods can reduce the risk of heart disease.

·       Reduce cancer risk. Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods and that are low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of some cancers.

·       Promote digestive regularity. Fiber from whole grain promotes regularity and keeps the intestines working smoothly to help maintain good digestive health.

·       Manage weight. People who include more whole grain in their diet tend to have healthier body weights and gain less weight over time than those who do not.

Essential Nutrients Contained in Whole Grain

·       Carbohydrates. The brain, heart and nervous system require a constant supply of carbohydrates.

·       B vitamins. These vitamins help bodies use energy from food and support good nutrition.

·       Fiber. Fiber is important for normal digestive regularity and can help with weight management.

·       Antioxidants. These vitamins and other substances help protect cells from damage.

·       Magnesium. Magnesium is essential for building bone and using stored energy.

Resources:www.wholegraingap.com ; www.bellinstitute.com