Beyond Green: Transforming School Cafeteria Food to Nourish the Next Generation with Chef Greg Christian (Episode #161)

In this episode of Vision Beyond Sight, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein welcomes Chef Greg Christian—consultant, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners and the Sustainable Food Institute of America—for a meaningful conversation about teaching school kitchen staff how to scratch cook locally-sourced food that kids want to eat, all within budget! By implementing these changes, systems can and will change within school cafeterias and for the local community. From his early career in fine dining to improving school cafeterias, Greg explains why every child deserves nutritious, delicious food. He discusses the value of empowering kitchen teams, involving students in gardening and menu planning and supporting local farmers. While changing the national food system is a tough journey, Greg leads with a philosophy that focuses on building relationships even with difficult people, and allowing them space to feel seen and heard as they gradually accept the changes and realize the nutritious (and delicious!) benefits he is bringing to the table all along. Tune in to discover how better school meals can improve children's health and strengthen communities—one meal at a time.