Balanced Tray – Marketing Hacks to Make Healthy the New Cool – October 2025 – 3130/4120

In this episode, we are joined by Alex, a registered dietitian passionate about school food service. Together, we explore the challenges of serving nutritious and appealing meals while balancing regulations, labor shortages, and parental expectations.
Alex shares her journey into dietetics, innovative ways to engage kids with healthier food, and her advocacy for free meals for all students. We also dive into the power of marketing, creative menu presentation, and how social media can spotlight the positive side of school food programs.