08/19/2026
🧠 FUELING YOUNG MINDS
With school back in session, well-balanced meals are more important than ever. Growing children need nourishing foods throughout the day to support their energy, focus, brain development, and healthy growth.
INCORPORATE THE ESSENTIALS ✨
🥩 Protein + Iron — eggs, beans, lentils, lean meats & fortified cereals
🥛 Calcium + Vitamin D — yogurt, fortified milk or plant milks, tofu & eggs
🥑 Healthy Fats — avocado, nut/seed butters & eggs
🍎 Fruits + Veggies — fresh, frozen, or canned all count!
🥪 Think balance, not perfection: Pair a protein with a whole grain, fruit or vegetable, and a healthy fat when possible.
And remember—nutritious doesn’t have to mean expensive. Simple, affordable foods can provide the fuel kids need to learn, grow, and thrive.
💚 At ZEN, we believe every child deserves access to nutritious food and the opportunity to thrive—at home, at school, and in their community.
