Better Beyond 50 with Melissa Koerner

The sad fact is most school lunch programs don’t offer children nutritious foods.  And when children are not eating healthy—especially during the school day—it makes it hard for them to concentrate, stay fully engaged and learn new information. But here’s some good news: There’s a movement happening right now to change the way children are fed at school.  And at the head of this movement is the famous chef, Ann Cooper, also known as the “Renegade Lunch Lady.” (Have you heard of Jamie Oliver? Well, Chef Ann has worked closely with him to advocate for healthier foods and nutrition education in schools.) I invited Chef Ann to the show to discuss the truth about the foods being served in our schools, why you should care and what you can do to help make a difference in the lives of our children. Here are some of the topics Chef Ann and I discuss:  * The harmful ingredients kids are being served in standard school lunch programs. * How starvation and malnouri