Protein builds our muscles and repairs them when we train vigorously. Focus on eating lean protein from animal or plant sources. Yogurt or cheese, nuts, beans, and chicken are all great sources of protein to help build your body into a strong one. #proteinpower #sportsnutrition

October is Seed to Table Month, a celebration of fresh, local, and seasonal foods. Join us in your school's cafeteria and taste some delicious produce this month!

Check out this video “How to make Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese” Vimeo.com/602017091

Smithson Valley HS student and an aspiring chef, Matt, asked for a Chef hat autographed by Chef Mario so he can “step up his cooking game.” 👨‍🍳 Chef Mario made it happen yesterday! #comalisd #smithsonvalleyhigh This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

#todayincomal Chef Mario brought the flavor to Arlon Seay Elementary, as they continue to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, with sizzling nachos, groovy dances, and a conga line that had everyone moving to the beat! Thank you Chef for making lunches fun for everyone in #Comalisd

Attention Comal ISD Families, October 9th is a student holiday. Our dedicated teachers and staff will be hard at work on a teacher workday, preparing to make the rest of the school year amazing. #comalisd

Our Chefs regularly create new recipes featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Check out this week’s menu at comalisd.nutrislice.com or download the Nutrislice app! #ComalISD #ChartwellsK12 #CildNutrition This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

You don’t need a big backyard to plant a garden. Plants will grow in pots placed inside on a windowsill, outside on a patio, balcony, or even a rooftop! Start small with fresh herbs like basil or mint. #ComalISD #ChartwellsK12 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

It's National School Lunch Week #NSLW! This annual observance has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child's life and the impact it has both in and out of the classroom. Can't wait to see you in the cafeteria! #ServingUpHappyandHealthy

Honeybees do more than just make honey. They carry pollen from plant to plant, helping them grow and produce fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains! Without the hard working honeybee, many of the foods we enjoy wouldn’t exist. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Did you know that in a garden, some fruits and vegetables start out as flowers? Halloween pumpkins start out as BIG yellow flowers! #ComalISD #ChartwellsK12 Disclaimer: This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Our first Farm Fresh Friday of the year happened last week at Farias Spitzer Elementary. We were fortunate enough to be joined by Vanessa Brown, a local farmer, as she helped distribute samples of fresh vegetable stir fry! This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Ana Ramis, our Cafeteria Manager, was recognized as our Rock Star Staff Member! She knows our students by name & knows their lunch choice preference. She makes the lunch experience fun. Thank you for leading our cafeteria staff & supporting our students! Comal ISD Dr. John E. Chapman III - Comal ISD Superintendent

Some vegetables commonly grown in a garden such as tomatoes, green beans, squash, and cucumbers are technically considered a fruit because they have seeds. They don’t have a sweet taste like other fruit but are indeed a fruit. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

We heard Chef Mario was grilling for the tailgate at Canyon High School so we had to come by to check it out! Our students are always in for a treat when Chef is visiting. And how cute are the lunch ladies in all their PINK! #comalisd #todayincomal #comalisdgoespink

We're excited to announce the addition of two new stops to our Global Eats program!! We've partnered with celebrity chefs Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Angel Barreto to curate authentic cuisines from Korea and the Caribbean. ✈️ #ServingUpHappyandHealthy loom.ly/zitN8sY

Looking for people at the following Comal ISD schools: Canyon High, Smithson Valley High, Pieper High, Canyon Lake High, Pieper Ranch Middle, Rebecca Creek Elementary, Johnson Ranch Elementary, Kinder Ranch Elementary and Specht Elementary!

Meet our first monthly Employee Spotlight! Cheers to Herlinda! Disclaimer: This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Happy Halloween 👻 The (Chef) Mario brothers are out and about today 🥸. Disclaimer: This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

We sampled Eggplant Capponata as part of our new Global Eats program today at Canyon Lake High School! It was a huge hit! Disclaimer: This institution is an equal opportunity provider.