Vegitarian Menu(361)

Lately, even though im a senior and wont be eating at school much longer, it seems the menu at lunch is getting a little out of hand.. well, for my preferences. They’ve cut desserts most days and if we do get dessert its gotta still be healthy. Before the dessert went, a limit was put on dessert; you can only take one. I understand this though, some people don’t need that extra dessert. But this year the main dish has changed too. The proportions are smaller, we’ve got to have whole grain pasta and bread, etc. but honestly, is cutting proportions the best option? I know im always left feeling hungry, even with my fruits and veggies that I take for the side. And what’s with this new bread stick meal??? I mean, I love love love those bread sticks, they’re really good. And the sauce isn’t too bad when you dip them in it. but really? Is that a meal? I don’t think so. I take two. And now were also required to take a fruit or veggie or we will be charged more than if we didn’t. I mean, okay. Whatever. I know this doesn’t concern me, really, because I have less than a month left of high school but I still feel bad for the kids who get to eat their soy butter and whole wheat noodles.

An article I read that mentioned a school menu informed me that a school in NYC went to a completely vegetarian menu. It started off only 3 days a week, testing recipes with small groups of kids. It progressed to 4 days a week, and then all five. Granted this is an elementary school with kids who arnt high school football players eating pizzas whole but they still need their protine. The menus are planned with cheese and beans, etc. to ensure the kids still get the things they need but I know that there are kids in this country whom arnt fed at home for one reason or another. This could be their only meal they get and they arnt even allowed meat in it because it’s the healthier choice.