Lansing USD469 is proud to promote health & wellness to our students and staff. In addition to having a Health & Wellness Committee that meets quarterly, Lansing Middle School has a student Health and Wellness Advisory Committee - Kids Version in their Peer Leadership group, led by teacher and coach Jennifer Bishop.
In addition to serving on the district Health & Wellness Committee, these students will be sharing health tips monthly:
Danni Hayslett
EJ Brouillette
Caleb Njoku
March 2025 Health and Wellness Tips:
Quote: “It’s not about perfection. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs”- Jillian Michaels
Tip:
Increase fruit and vegetable intake
Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily
Recipe
Chicken Tacos
Ingredients:
Chicken thigh or breast
Olive oil, lime juice, garlic, sea salt, cumin and chili powder
Tortillas
Any desired toppings
Instructions:
Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin in a small bowl.
Pour mixture over chicken thighs and let marinate for 15-30 minutes. You can marinate the chicken longer if you want
Grill chicken thighs using an indoor or outdoor grill or cook the chicken on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked throughout (internal temperature should be 170-175°F). Once cooked, pull chicken from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
Dice chicken thighs into cubes. Place chicken into a warm taco shell and add toppings of choice.