As school nutrition professionals, we spend every day nourishing others. But how often do we stop to think about nourishing ourselves? In this episode of NutriSmart SNAX, Maureen Pisanick sits down with functional medicine physician Dr. Marcus Cirelli of Balance Holistic Health Center to explore how investing in personal health ultimately improves the way we serve students. Their conversation moves beyond menus and meal patterns to discuss the growing importance of whole food

Explore the creativity behind the Pisanick Partners Mystery Chef Competition featuring innovative school-friendly recipes created by school nutrition professionals. View the digital recipe book and discover menu inspiration for K-12 cafeterias.

When it comes to running a strong school nutrition program, there’s one truth that consistently rises to the top: the menu drives everything . From food cost and labor to participation and financial sustainability, the menu is the foundation of a healthy program. That idea was at the heart of a recent NutriSmart SNAX podcast conversation between host Maureen Pisanick and longtime colleague and friend Lynn Shavinsky of Health-e Pro. Their discussion explored how thoughtful me