Most kids don’t have the freedom to dictate their own meals, let alone understand what’s really in the stuff they’re eating. Here’s an organisation that wants to change that. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has been dedicated to educating and providing people with healthier options when it comes to their food.
Through a photo series, they show how an average school lunch from countries around the world compare to a typical meal served in the US. You’ll be shocked at the difference.
ITALY
Local fish on a bed of arugula, pasta with tomato sauce, caprese salad, baguette and some grapes.
FINLAND
Pea soup, beet salad, carrot salad, bread and pannakkau (dessert pancake) with fresh berries.
FRANCE
Steak, carrots, green beans, cheese and fresh fruit.
BRAZIL
Pork with mixed veggies, black beans and rice, salad, bread and baked plantains.
SOUTH KOREA
Fish soup, tofu over rice, kimchi and fresh veggies.
GREECE
Baked chicken over orzo, stuffed grape leaves, tomato and cucumber salad, fresh oranges, and greek yogurt with pomegranate seeds.
UKRAINE
Mashed potatoes with sausage, borscht, cabbage and syrniki (a dessert pancake).
SPAIN
Sautéed shrimp over brown rice and vegetables, gazpacho, fresh peppers, bread and an orange.
USA
Fried ‘popcorn’ chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit cup and a chocolate chip cookie.
Sweetgreen hopes this visual project helps to promote the importance of healthy eating habits, even at a young age.