The next ingredient from the Revolution Foods “unacceptable ingredient” list that I felt needed to be highlighted is Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA). Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a synthetic food preservative that is added to processed foods, primarily fats and oils, to slow the development of foods from going bad or rancid due to oxidation. BHA is found in butter, cereal, baked goods, sweets, vegetable oils, potato chips, …

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The second category from the Revolution Foods “unacceptable ingredient” list that I felt needed to be highlighted is artificial colors. Artificial colors or dyes are complex organic chemicals that are added or applied to food with the goal of imparting color.  There are currently 9 artificial dyes that the FDA tests and certifies and assures that they meet certain legal specifications.  Color additives are now recognized …

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As a physician, mother of three, nutrition educator, health advocate and physical fitness buff, I try to eat and feed my family food as fresh and close to the source as possible. Eating the freshest food available minimizes our exposure to preservatives, an array of chemicals, artificial flavorings and artificial colors. Over the past 5 months, as a medical advisor to Revolution Foods, I reviewed their …

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We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge a very special milestone. Together, for the last seven years, we’ve been on a mission to provide access to healthy, nutritious meals to school kids across the country. On December 12th, Revolution Foods will prepare its 50 millionth meal! We couldn’t be more proud of this amazing accomplishment and we couldn’t have done it without the care, leadership …

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On November 29th, the Revolution Foods Northern California Team partnered with Lighthouse Community Charter School in Oakland to announce the first ever Breakfast Showcase: Breakfast in the Classroom! We were honored and proud to support Lighthouse in its innovative efforts to provide students with a balanced, healthy breakfast and look forward to giving other education leaders across the Bay Area the chance to see best breakfast …

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As a Mom, former educator and founder and CEO of Revolution Foods, I see firsthand each day that food in schools can be delicious, healthy, affordable and loved by students. Since offering nutritious, chef-created meals through Revolution Foods, schools from New York to New Orleans report increased meal participation, improved productivity and higher test scores. The trifecta of health, great taste and affordability takes expertise and …

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The Teacher Learns a Valuable LessonI come from a family of educators, so teaching seemed like a completely logical path for me to take. Starting out as a garden educator, I focused on giving children a real-world understanding of where their food came from. When I moved into the classroom, I continued to challenge my students outside of a traditional class setting, bringing my Spanish class …

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