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Vegetarian Tofu Minestrone
Beef & Barley Soup
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
(SUPC – 135192)
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Serving Size: 250 ml Yield: 50
Serving Size: 250 ml Yield: 50
12.5 L water 400 g Berthelet Nutri Option beef soup base (SUPC
12.5 L water 400 g Berthelet Nutri Option vegetable broth base
1 L barley 2 L carrots, diced 2 L celery, diced 1 L onion, diced 150 ml olive oil 6 each bay leaf 1.5 kg cooked roast beef, diced
3.125 L frozen vegetable mix, diced 1.5 L firm tofu, diced 200 ml fresh basil, chopped
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In a large pot, mix the water and soup base with a whisk, bring to a boil. Add the frozen vegetables and tofu, cook for 8 minutes. Divide the soup into bowl. Sprinkle with fresh basil & serve.
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In a large pot, sauté the vegetables and the barley in olive oil for 3 minutes. Add the water, soup base and bay leaves and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 35 minutes. Add the diced, cooked roast beef. Add pepper and serve.
Tortellini in Brodo Soup Serving Size: 250 ml Yield: 50
Ingredients:
12.5 L water 1.5 L cheese tortellini 400 g Berthelet Nutri option chicken soup base (SUPC 0381667) 400 ml parmesan cheese, grated 75 ml fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation: 1. 2. 3.
In a large pot, mix the water and the soup base with a whisk, bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook al dente for 8 minutes. Divide the soup into bowls, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley & serve.
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CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS Kaitlin Chard, RD, MAN Nutrition Services Consultant Sysco Canada Lillian Lau, RD, MScAHN Nutrition Services Consultant Sysco Canada
A S’ALTERNATIVE® APPROACH TO MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES Did you know, on average, Canadians consume roughly 2760mg of sodium each day? This is almost twice the required amount of sodium our bodies require!(1). Sodium plays an integral role in our body’s daily balance including hydration, muscle function and regulation of blood pressure. However, over time excess sodium consumption can lead to increased blood pressure and could potentially lead to increased risk of acute or chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease including stroke, heart failure, heart attack and other complications(2).
What is Hypertension
Blood pressure is defined as the force exerted against the artery walls when your heart pumps blood to your body tissues(3). Measuring blood pressure provides insight into the amount of blood your heart pumps and the resistance of blood
A S’ALTERNATIVE® APROACH TO MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES flow within the arteries(3). Throughout the day, blood pressure may naturally rise and fall(4). For example, stress and exercise contribute to a spike in your blood pressure, but light activities such as sleeping, or reading will lower your blood pressure. When blood pressure remains above the normal range (120/80 mm Hg) on a long-term basis, an individual may be diagnosed with hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure(3). High blood pressure means that there is excessive force being put on the heart, blood vessels and arteries, which may cause damage to these tissues(3). Although there are a variety of risk factors that may lead to high blood pressure or hypertension, evidence shows that elevated sodium intake is a contributing risk factor(3).
Heart Healthy Choices: A Look at Sodium Reduction
Modifiable risk factors are those that we can influence through behaviour changes, like diet and exercise. When positively changed, it can influence our level of risk of potential consequences. In the context of hypertension and sodium intake, evidence shows that by making a positive change to our eating patterns and reducing total daily sodium intake, we may decrease the risk of developing hypertension(3). Canada’s Food Guide outlines healthy eating patterns, including(5): • Following the plate model, eating plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and protein foods • Choosing protein foods that come from plants more often • Choosing foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fats • Limiting highly processed foods • Making water your drink of choice • Reading food labels
Canada’s Food Guide also emphasizes the importance Wof H Apreparing T ' S O N S and ALE? READ ON! choosing meals or snacks that have little to no added sodium, sugars or saturated fats(5). Reading Nutrition Facts Tables, preparing meals at home and learning how to make sodium-reduced recipes are great strategies to make healthier choices(5). For more information on Canada’s Food Guide for Healthy Eating please visit https://foodguide.canada.ca/en/
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Know the Facts: Nutrition facts tables are a great way to evaluate added sodium, sugars and saturated fats. The handy Percent Daily Value (%DV) is a great tool to make healthy choices. Based on a healthy 2000 calorie diet, 5% or less is low amount and 15% or more is high amount! (6)
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet, or commonly referred to as the “DASH” diet incorporates principals from Canada’s Food Guide for Healthy. It is an effective heart healthy eating pattern to help address high blood pressure. More specifically, it promotes foods rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and encourages individuals to limit their consumption of total sodium and saturated fats. The DASH diet also includes health promoting behaviours such as physical activity, reduced alcohol consumption, smoking cessation, and stress management. Recommendations include(7,8,9,10) : DASH Recommendation s
Addititional Suggestions and Examples
Minimizing consumption of foods that are high in sodium, and restricting sodium intake to a maximum of 2300 mg/day
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Choosing more vegetables and fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes
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Consuming more lean meats, fish, skinless poultry, and low-fat dairy products
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Limit intake of processed and packaged foods Choose “no salt added” canned foods, prepared soups, and sauces Add flavour to your dishes by using salt-free seasoning, herbs, spices, and citrus Avoid foods that are cured, smoked, or contain MSG (i.e. bacon, ham, etc.) Frozen and fresh vegetables and fruits, lowsodium canned vegetables, and fruits canned in their own juice are ideal options as they are packed with potassium, magnesium, and fibre Whole grain foods are a great source of energy and fiber (i.e. oatmeal, unsalted popcorn, whole-wheat bread products, brown rice, bulgur, quinoa, etc.) Nuts, seeds, and legumes contain an abundance of magnesium, protein, fibre, and energy Increase calcium and protein intake, choose low fat dairy products such as 0%, 1%, or 2% yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, or milk Lean meats, poultry, and fish are a great source of protein and magnesium Substitute ground beef with ground turkey in a stuffed pepper or burger patty recipe
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DASH Recommendations Decreasing intake of foods that are high in saturated fat and total fat
Apartments and homes just Addititional Suggestions and Examples for you •
Prepare meals with healthy fats such as unsalted margarine, and vegetable oils (olive, canola, avocado etc.)
All in all, the DASH diet is a balanced dietary approach that can easily be modified to meet your nutritional goals and/or food preferences. For more information on the DASH diet please visit: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthyliving/healthy-eating/dash-diet.
Sunkist® S’Alternative® Program: New Perspective on Flavour The Sunkist S’Alternative® Program is based on a Sunkist-commissioned study conducted by Master Chef Karl Guggenmos and Chef Michael Makuch from Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island. The study evaluated the use of Sunkist lemon juice and lemon zest to decrease amounts of salt in a variety of dishes, including meat, grains, soups and salads, without sacrificing flavour. Results of the study indicated that participants preferred recipes with reduced salt and added lemon juice and/or zest to the full-salt original recipes. The study was able to determine ideal combinations of lemon juice and/or zest with lower amounts of added salt: • Added lemon juice and zest in vegetable dishes allows for a potential of 75% less added salt per recipe • Added lemon juice and zest in dishes such as pork tenderloin, tuna, halibut along with salad dressings allows for a potential of 50% less added salt per recipe • Added lemon zest to dry rubs for meats like chicken and beef allows for a potential of 30% less added salt per recipe The featured recipes use lemons as a salt alternative to help decrease sodium, while adding flavour to the dish. Recipes are available in Synergy Tech Suite and can be incorporated into your menu. Synergy Tech Suite will also provide a comprehensive nutritional analysis and allergen information for each recipe to help you plan your menu. If you are interested in learning more about Synergy or have questions about the Sunkist S’Alternative® Program, please contact your Sysco Representative.
References: 1.
Sodium: The Basics. Health Canada, 2021, https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/nutrients/sodium/sodiumbasics.html 2. Voluntary Sodium Reduction Targets for Processed Foods 2020-2025. Health Canada, 2020, https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/food-nutrition/healthyeating/sodium/sodium-reduced-targets-20202025.html#a4 3. High Blood Pressure. Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2021, https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heartdisease/risk-and-prevention/condition-riskfactors/high-blood-pressure 4. Facts about Hypertension. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021, https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/facts.htm 5. Canada’s Food Guide. Government of Canada, 2021, https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/ 6. Percent Daily Value. Health Canada, 2021, https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/understanding-foodlabels/percent-daily-value.html 7. “Dash Eating Plan.” National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nhlbi.nih.gov/healthtopics/dash-eating-plan 8. “A Dash of Healthy Eating Can Help Control Blood Pressure a Dash of Healthy Eating Can Help Control Blood Pressure.” A DASH of Healthy Eating Can Help Control Blood Pressure - Unlock Food, www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/HeartHealth/A-DASH-of-healthy-eating-can-helpcontrol-blood-pr.aspx. 9. “High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).” High Blood Pressure, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 July 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/highblood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc20373410 10. “Using the DASH Diet to Help Lower Blood Pressure.” PEN, Dietitians of Canada, Feb. 2020, www.pennutrition.com/viewhandout.aspx?Porta l=UbY&id=JMDvWQI&PreviewHandout=bA
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