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06/20/2026

These Oakland Unified School District - Early Childhood Education Department students have been growing carrots in raised beds. Check out their harvest! 🥕

06/09/2026

05/13/2026

New irrigation installed with the teacher's help at United Nations Oakland Unified School District - Early Childhood Education Department. 💧🌱

05/11/2026

Last week, with a little help from our educator, Oakland Unified School District - Early Childhood Education Department .ousd preschoolers made these "living arrangements" for their moms' for !

05/10/2026

Last month, this group of Oakland Unified School District - Early Childhood Education Department .ousd preschoolers harvested carrots and sweet peas!

05/07/2026

Seniors in Oakland attend Eat Smart Live Strong led by our educator, Cynthia who also demonstrated the preparation of a delicious recipe from EatFresh.org.

04/20/2026

Fresh lavender smells so good! These preschoolers harvested some to dry, and create fragrant gift bouquets for their mothers. 💜

03/26/2026

“What’s that?”, an Oakland Unified School District - Early Childhood Education Department .ousd preschooler points to a blooming brassica in the garden…

Cauliflower is a highly nutritious, low-calorie, and low-carb cruciferous vegetable packed with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. One cup provides over 75% of your daily vitamin C needs, along with Vitamin K, folate, and choline. The fiber content promotes a healthy digestive system, while certain compounds support liver function and detoxification.
Cauliflower is versatile and can be used as a low-carb substitute for rice, pizza crust, mashed potatoes, or roasted as a side dish. While raw cauliflower provides the most antioxidants, cooking it can make it easier to digest. Yum! Let's try some!