NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Mayor Eric Adams has launched a new initiative for "vegan Fridays" at cafeterias across New York City public schools.
“Plant-based options in schools means healthy eating and healthy living, and improving the quality of life for thousands of NYC students,” NYC Schools wrote on Twitter.
The initiative begins this week with a menu that includes tacos, broccoli and a carrot and lemon salad, the Department of Education said Thursday.
Meals including Mediterranean chickpeas, black beans, plantains, and rice bowls will be served in upcoming weeks along with cranberry salad, and roasted cauliflower.
The DOE said it will offer some lighter dairy options on Fridays during a transition period. Milk will still be offered to students on Fridays because it must be provided per FDA guidelines.
According to a Department of Education official, small groups of students helped test and approve the items that will be served on the menu.
“Plant-based meals are delicious and nutritious, which is why I previously called for vegetarian and vegan options in schools,” Adams said. “I’m thrilled to see that all students will now have access to healthy foods that will prevent debilitating health conditions.”
Adams is the city’s first vegan mayor and credits his diet with helping him reverse his type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
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