September 2024 Newsletter and Toolkit

Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

September 2024 Newsletter and Tools for Premium Food and Health Communication Members:

Table of Contents:

Tools and Content for September:

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More Flavor Lower Sodium: Herbs and Spices to Try
More Flavor Lower Sodium: Herbs and Spices to Try

Here is a list of new herbs and spices to try in your kitchen

How Much Niacin is Optimal?
How Much Niacin is Optimal?

While most B vitamins are water-soluble and benign in large amounts, niacin is not one of them. Recently, a study published in Nature Medicine indicates that a byproduct of niacin has been linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular events. This is concerning since niacin is often added to many foods or used in supplemental form.

Keeping Potatoes Healthy
Keeping Potatoes Healthy
Shopping On A Budget? Go Potato!
Shopping On A Budget? Go Potato!

Potatoes are one of the most economical vegetables! A 5-pound bag of potatoes costs about $2.99, making them .04 per ounce with about 26 calories. Many other vegetables cost around 12 cents per ounce.

Fiber, family history, and your gut bacteria- the perfect storm for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Fiber, family history, and your gut bacteria- the perfect storm for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
4 Tips for the Best Back-to-School Lunches
4 Tips for the Best Back-to-School Lunches
Elementary School Nutrition Presentations
Elementary School Nutrition Presentations
Go for the Green Mediterranean Diet
Go for the Green Mediterranean Diet

Recipes in this issue - click here to search more.

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Yield 6
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
10 Min
Cook time
15 Min
Total time
25 Min
You don't have to wait for butternut squash to be in season to make this soup. Use frozen butternut for our 15-minute soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 pounds frozen butternut squash
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in a large pan until golden, about 1-2 minutes. Add the squash, seasonings, and broth. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove bay leaf and serve with sliced green onion on top.
  3. This soup goes great with a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

127.78

Fat

3.52 g

Sat. Fat

0.68 g

Carbs

22.67 g

Fiber

3.57 g

Net carbs

19.11 g

Sugar

4.74 g

Protein

5.07 g

Sodium

54.79 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg
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Yogurt Spiced Air Fryer Chicken

Yogurt Spiced Air Fryer Chicken

Yield 4
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
10 Min
Cook time
20 Min
Total time
30 Min
A spicy and delicious chicken dish that will put smiles on everyone's faces.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • pinch chili pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • juice of one lemon

Instructions

  1. Score the chicken breasts.
  2. Mix the rest of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Stir well. Toss the chicken in the mixture, coating well on both sides.
  3. Place in an air fryer and cook at 390 degrees for 20 minutes, turning once.
  4. Allow to cool for 5 minutes then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

181.59

Fat

4.4 g

Sat. Fat

0.9 g

Carbs

6.55 g

Fiber

0.49 g

Net carbs

6.05 g

Sugar

5.01 g

Protein

27.83 g

Sodium

179.94 mg

Cholesterol

73.54 mg
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Oven Fried Potatoes

Oven Fried Potatoes

Yield 4
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
20 Min
Total time
25 Min
Vegetable oil spray makes these "fried" potatoes a healthy alternative to french fries. Quick, easy, and cheesy!

Ingredients

  • 2 large baking potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Wash potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges.
  3. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Spray a large cookie sheet with vegetable oil spray. Arrange the potato wedges in rows so they don't touch. Spray the top side of the potatoes with vegetable oil spray and place them in the oven.
  5. Bake potatoes until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Flip them over and continue baking until brown on both sides, about 10 more minutes.
  6. Place potatoes in a serving bowl and toss with seasoning/cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

173.04

Fat

1.76 g

Sat. Fat

1.07 g

Carbs

34.17 g

Fiber

2.5 g

Net carbs

31.67 g

Sugar

1.22 g

Protein

6.32 g

Sodium

109.83 mg

Cholesterol

4.25 mg
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Cooking Demo Tool Kit:

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“Build Your Own” Style Dinners
“Build Your Own” Style Dinners

Here are cooking demos designed to make family meals more fun.

Cooking on Induction Stoves
Cooking on Induction Stoves

Using a portable induction stove for a cooking demo is a great idea. Here are the pros, cons, and success tips.

15 Tips for Smoother Cooking Demos
15 Tips for Smoother Cooking Demos

These 15 strategies for smoother cooking demos are very easy to do and they will make your next one make you feel like a star!

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII discovered her love of cooking at her grandmother's side, stirring raisin oatmeal on a Saturday morning. By 15 she had her first food service job. At 18 she was accepted to the Culinary Institute of America, where she graduated second in her class, then went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland to study pastry arts and baking. A decade with Hyatt Hotels followed before she founded Food and Health Communications with a single conviction: food that is good for you should taste extraordinary.

Judy holds a Master of Professional Studies in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University (Summa Cum Laude), two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and the CIA's Pro Chef II certification. She has earned the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year award.

Today she develops every recipe on this site, shoots and styles food through her food photography and motion studio, and publishes nutrition education materials for dietitians, schools, extension offices, and health professionals through nutritioneducationstore.com. She uses the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to drive her creativity — whether that means a new twist on fajitas or Italian brownies made with toasted nuts and cooked honey. Her mission has never changed: help everyone make food that tastes as good as it is for them.

https://nutritioneducationstore.com
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