Incorporating local foods into seasonal menus can increase resident satisfaction with institutional cooking in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes. When they lived independently, most people enjoyed variety in their diet based on the time of year, especially in the summer when fresh corn, tomatoes, peaches, strawberries, and other fruits and vegetables are …
Planning and executing menus for seniors in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes is a challenging job for food service managers and chefs. The process is driven by cost along with government and industry regulations, dietary and nutrition concerns, and the need for flexibility, while appealing to residents. Dollars Allocated for Menus for …
(This is part 4 of a 4 part series – TO BE a Gluten-eater OR NOT TO BE a Gluten-Eater – That is the question) One specific gluten related symptom piqued my interest: Several non-celiac individuals attempting a gluten-free diet claimed stomach pains after re-introducing foods containing wheat into their diet. I have experienced the …
(This is part 3 of a 4 part series – TO BE a Gluten-eater OR NOT TO BE a Gluten-Eater – That is the question) We all want to understand why there are conflicting views of gluten and as a result, doctors and scientists have set out to clear the air. In 2011, Peter Gibson, …
(This is part 2 of a 4 part series – TO BE a Gluten-Eater OR NOT TO BE a Gluten-Eater – That is the question). Jimmy Kimmel, a late night television show host, also noticed the trending gluten-free craze. Curious about people’s understanding, he did a street poll by randomly stopping strangers to ask them …
(This is part 1 of a 4 part series – TO BE a Gluten-Eater OR NOT TO BE a Gluten-Eater – That is the question). As a young boy, I remember countless dinner conversations where my mother, a registered dietitian, would playfully quiz my siblings and me on the vitamins and nutrients in our meal. …
