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Just as school districts across the country are banning things like sugary soft drinks and candy, here comes Domino's announcing its plan to double the number of school cafeterias serving its pizzas within the next year.
But wait! Don't go crying to Jamie Oliver just yet.
Domino's calls it the "Smart Slice," and while it may not be smart enough to finish your kid's trigonometry homework for her, the company says that it's actually a healthier alternative to regular pizza, one which has been formulated to meet newly released federal guidelines for school lunches. The Smart Slice includes a crust made from 51 percent whole-wheat flour, reduced-fat mozzarella, and sauce that contains 35 percent less sodium than the pizza chain's traditional sauce. It's currently being served in more than 120 districts.
Ah, the lunch lady. That classic American worker who stands behind the counter in the school cafeteria and spoons out the sloppy joes and the mystery soups. Actually, I liked school lunches when I was a kid. Not everything, but the pizza was always good, I liked the hamburgers (even if they were a little gray), and I absolutely loved the fluffy, pink dessert they used to serve. What the hell was that stuff anyway?
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