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LEARNING WITH NUTRITION!
Chef Mary Stodola
Author, Journalist, Cancer Survivor, and Consultant
Chef Mary has consulted with: Emeril Lagasse, Bill Cosby, The Food Network,
CMT, TPAC, Scripps Corporation, Franklin Tomorrow and Leadership Franklin,
Carnton Plantation, Heritage Foundation, and Women's and Children's Health
Foundation.
May 15, 2008
Chef Mary is returning to Milan High School on May 15, 2008 to prepare lunch
for the students. faculty and staff, and special guests! Please join us for
an Italian theme. Music will be provided by Keith Brown, band director and
students.
* "Highlighting" the important role of MHS Cafeteria Staff in
their role with School Nutrition every day for every student!
* Focus on Heart Healthy Foods, Eating Disorders and Nutrition for LIFE!
* Food Safety, Sanitation and Human Service Careers/Culinary Programs!
* Coordinated School Health and Non-Traditional Careers
Please RSVP to Rebecca Jones:
jonesr@milanssd.org
Important Nutrients of Whole Grain
Chef Mary emphasizes the importance of whole grains for all the nutrients they
provide. Carbohydrates, which are the body's main fuel, give you energy to
move and groove each day. To keep breathing and thinking you need a constant
supply of carbohydrates to the brain, heart and nervous system. The B complex
vitamins help you use energy from the food you eat. Whole grains provide trace
minerals like iron, zinc, and copper. Enriched grains are fortified with folic
acid which helps to reduce birth defects. The benefits of a diet high in fiber
include reduced blood cholesterol and a reduced risk for heart disease. Fiber
also keeps you regular.
Olive Oil's Health Benefits
Olive oil is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it it--freshly
pressed from the fruit. Studies have shown that olive oil offers protectin
against heart disease b controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while
raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels. No other naturally produces oil
has as large an amoung of monounsaturated as olive oil--mainly oleic acid.
Olive oil is very well tolerated by the stomach.
Types of Olive Oil
Extra virgin--considered the best, least processed, comprising the oil from
the first pressing of the olives.
Virgin--from the second pressing.
Pure--undergoes some processing such as filtering and refining.
Extra light--undergoes considerable processing.
History of Pasta
Nothing says Italy like its food, and nothing says Italian food like pasta.
Wherever Italians have immigrated they have brought their pasta. Today it is
basically an international staple. Unlike other ubiquitous Italian foods like
Pizza and tomato sauce, which have a fairly recent history, pasta may indeed
have a much older pedigree going back hundreds of years.
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