In the News

The Huffington Post 

How Does a Small Classroom Garden Become Part of a Big Solution

October 24, 2011

A feature on how the "clever and cost-effective" approach of the Ground Up Campaign is helping to close the nutrition gap. 

 

The Examiner

Growing a Healthier Generation 

July 4th, 2011

Ground Up Campaign leaders Avis Richards, Lisa Suriano, Shane Emmett and Stephen Ritz are surprise guests to announce their campaign and donations to 100 NYC public schools!

 

The Simsbury News

Ethel Walker School hosts nutrition symposium

June 16th, 2011

Veggiecation founder, Lisa Suriano, presents along with Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist and founder of 350.org and Frances Beinecke, president of Nationl Resourse Defence Council.


The Fashionable Bambino

Tips for a Healthy Summer for Your Family

May 24th, 2011

Our tips to to incorporate at home daily educational activities that will engage and teach your kids about veggies all summer long are published on the Fashionable Bambino.

 

About.com

Kid Friendly Recipes for your preschoolers

May 5th, 2011

About.com features one of our recipes that uses popular summer veggies that you can grow in your garden or find in abundance at your local supermarket or farm stand.


Barista Kids

Take a Veggiecation this Weekend

April 30th, 2011

Our founder, Lisa Suriano, is interviewed about her inspiration for creating Veggiecation, advocating for better school food and how to make veggies a larger part of your family's diet. 

 

Maplewood Patch

Take a Break from Junk

April 25th, 2011

The Veggiecation Program's cooking demo is a featured attraction at the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day.

 

eHow.com Parenting

Hidden Veggies 

April 7th, 2011

Lisa Suriano and other nutrition experts comment on the elusive nature of vegetables in society and how to overcome this issue in your family.  Lisa gives suggestions for healthy snacks on-the-go.

 

NBCs Weekend Today in New York

February 6th, 2011

Lisa Suriano and 3 Veggiecation Sprouts make Broccoli Trees with Asian-inspired dip with Erika Tarantal on NBC.


The Slow Cook

Truth About Whole Grains

January 27th, 2011

Journalist Ed Bruske, Nutritionist Lisa Suriano and School Food Advocate Chef Ann Cooper discuss whole grains in school meals.

 

Simply Stacie

Healthy and Fit Challenge 2011: Veggiecation Review

January 25th, 2011

"Veggiecation is an excellent resource for parents or child care workers who are looking to find a fun yet educational way to promote
healthy veggie eating habits to our young children."

 

The Slow Cook

What’s Really Behind Whole Grains in School Food

January 24, 2011

Lisa Suriano reveals the reality behind "whole grains" in school food & presents more nutritious options in her third guest post for The
Slow Cook.

 

McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

Veggiecation program encourages students to eat their veggies

January 17, 2011

The Veggiecation Program was featured in this syndicated column that ran in 17 regional daily papers, such as The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, CA) and The Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, TX).

 

WPIX Morning News

Healthy Holiday Side Dishes

December 23rd, 2010

Lisa Suriano joins the WPIX Morning News to discuss healthy holiday side dishes that kids will love!

 

(Mostly) Healthy Mom

 Corn, My Hero... & More Kale Love

December 14, 2010

"What was even more impressive is that I had already put a clementine on his tray (a fave), and he opted for the kale instead!" 

 

Family Goes Strong
The Veggiecation of Your Grandkid
November 4, 2010
“Veggiecation is a program for schools that links lessons in the classroom to experiences in the lunchroom. The idea is to introduce students to some tastier ways to enjoy vegetables, while providing some nutrition education.”
 

News 12 Brooklyn
Study: 40 percent of city kids are obese, overweight
September 6, 2010
Segment’s focus was on childhood obesity and featured an interview with Lisa Suriano during kids cooking demonstration at the Move About Myrtle event.

The Lunch Tray - kids and food, in school and out
An Innovative Curriculum Teaches Kids About Food
September 9, 2010

The New York Times
Veggiecation in a round up of Labor Day weekend events geared for children.
September 2, 2010

The Local
Veggiecation in a round up of local Brooklyn events.
August 31, 2010

Free NYC
http://www.freenyc.net/calendar/move-about-myrtle
Veggiecation’s cooking demonstration for kids is featured.

On Hudson
http://onhudson.typepad.com/onhudsoncom/kids/
Veggiecation’s cooking demonstration for kids is featured.

Better DC School Food Blog
The Facts About School Food Service in Rome
August 9, 2010
Lisa Suriano details her interview with Paolo Agnostini, the Head Nutritionist for the Municipality of Rome and a key player in the transformation of their school food program.

Better DC School Food Blog
A Chef’s Perspective on D.C.’s Pilot Food Programs
July 20, 2010
Lisa Suriano is asked to give her view of the two pilot programs D.C. school officials have announced to serve upgraded menus in the coming year.