Navel Oranges: This Week’s Healthy Snack
Navel oranges are high in fiber, and they support your immune system and skin health. Oranges have high levels of Vitamin C that may help to shorten the duration of colds.
Brookeside Montessori’s 2nd Annual Jack O’Lantern Jubilee
Our second annual Jack O'Lantern Jubilee was last week. At sunset, families were invited to come view the pumpkins all aglow! The Perk up Truck was also here to serve delicious drinks and treats!
Cauliflower: This Week’s Healthy Snack
Cauliflower is part of the cabbage family - you can eat it raw, add it to salads, or make a healthier version of “mashed potatoes” with it. Roast cauliflower with olive oil and fresh herbs and serve it as a side dish.
Seckel Pears: This Week’s Healthy Snack
Seckel pears are thought to be the only true American pear variety. They are believed to have originated in the early 1800s as a wild seedlings in Philadelphia. The pears we had for snack came from Weaver’s Orchard in Morgantown, PA.
Broccoli: This Week’s Healthy Snack
This week's healthy snack is broccoli. Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family and is known as a superfood. It's low in calories but contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.