Yes! Although apples get a lot of attention for their health benefits, pears pack a punch when it comes to healthful foods. Pears are one of the highest fiber filled fruits, providing six grams per medium-sized fruit helping you meet nearly 25% of your fiber daily requirement. A diet high in fiber has many health benefits, including reducing cholesterol levels, preventing colon cancer, and reducing constipation to name just a few. Pears also contain a fair amount of vitamins C, K, B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), and B6 (pyridoxine) and minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese; all of these are important in supporting your immune system and preventing disease.

 

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Persimmons are in season from September to December. Persimmons originated in Asia and are now grown in the U.S. Diospyros kaki, known as the Asian persimmon, is the most widely grown. It has two popular varieties: Fuyu and Hachiya.

 

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Do you turn to food when you’re stressed out? No matter how stressful life seems, there are steps you can take to relieve the pressure and regain control. CLICK HERE to read more

Fall is among us, which means bountiful harvest, slight crispness to the air and ample opportunity to be active outdoors. Taking time to enjoy these luxuries will help improve a person’s health and well-being.

 

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Food Service Openings Available!

Cook- 7 hours per day Monday through Friday

Working in School Food Service can be the perfect job for Parents, College Students, Grandparents, Retirees, Bus Drivers, Crossing Guards, and everyone else who enjoys children! You can leave for work after your kids go to school, and be home for them by the time they return. Since we don’t operate when the students are off, you won’t have to worry about missing work over holiday breaks or during the summer.

Would you like to supplement your income and become part of an important team of wonderful people? Then we would love to hear from you.

Dewey Public Schools employs Food Service substitutes and part time employees. Starting as a substitute may lead to additional hours once a regular position opens..

Click here to print a Food Service Application on your computer or stop by the School Kitchen to pick one up.

Send your completed application to:

Charles Bowen

Chef Manager

Dewey Public Schools

1 Bulldogger Road

Dewey, Oklahoma, 74029

Navigating and maintaining health at a time like this is crucial. With transitions back to school campuses and the workplace, it is vital that everyone stays healthy to reduce the impact of COVID-19. A whole country of good health starts with the practices of everyone. This begins with focusing on one’s immune health, diet, exercise, sleeping habits, and hygiene.

 

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Taher, Inc. is excited to begin our partnership managing your Food Service Program starting this Fall. Headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Taher, Inc. has maintained a matchless reputation based on standards of quality, driven by trained chefs, providing value, integrity and customized professional services.

 

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