Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - May/June 2021 - 4

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Food is one of life's greatest joys. Beyond providing nourishment, food draws us
together with family and friends.
The pandemic changed the nation's dining habits. In long-term care, foodservice
professionals were challenged to make menus and mealtimes special, despite dining
room closures and other issues that called for creative solutions. With restaurants
temporarily shuttered, and trips to the grocery store limited, many families
rediscovered home cooking by poring through their recipe boxes and exploring
culinary websites and videos.

Diane Everett,
Editor

In this issue we explore a few culinary trends. Fermented foods have made a strong
comeback and provide some unexpected health benefits, such as improved digestion.
People are also seeking metabolism-boosting meals and snacks. Protein-rich foods
such as meat, fish, and dairy are good choices. Legumes and certain spices can also
rev up your metabolism.
Nutrition and brain health are connected, and sound food choices have been shown to
stave off depression, anxiety, and even Alzheimer's disease. The pandemic has triggered
a mental health crisis, so knowing which foods and nutrients can be helpful is vital.
Satisfying the needs of a multicultural population with food choices familiar to
them will promote greater nutrient intake. Listen attentively to your clients when
they express their preferences. See the participation strategies implemented by a
Massachusetts congregate meal program found on page 32.
One of our articles describes the mysterious fifth taste sense, umami. This savory flavor
can improve meal intake, which is especially important in healthcare settings.
There's much more to explore in this issue. Enjoy the journey!

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of May June 2021

Metabolism-Boosting Meals
Breaking Barriers: Culturally-Responsive Congregate Meals
Ethics: Let's Do it Right
Meet Your Incoming 2021-2022 Officers and Directors
Culinary Connection: Discovering Fermented Foods
Nutrition Connection: Nutrition & Brain Health: An In-Depth Look at Alzheimer's, Depression, and Anxiety
Culinary Connection: The Importance of Umami in Healthy Aging
Connect Corner
My Recipe for Success
Top 10 Ways to Use Chickpeas
Join Us at ACE
Message From the Chair
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
May June 2021 - Cover1
May June 2021 - Cover2
May June 2021 - 1
May June 2021 - 2
May June 2021 - 3
May June 2021 - 4
May June 2021 - Connect Corner
May June 2021 - My Recipe for Success
May June 2021 - Top 10 Ways to Use Chickpeas
May June 2021 - 8
May June 2021 - Join Us at ACE
May June 2021 - Culinary Connection: Discovering Fermented Foods
May June 2021 - 11
May June 2021 - 12
May June 2021 - 13
May June 2021 - Nutrition Connection: Nutrition & Brain Health: An In-Depth Look at Alzheimer's, Depression, and Anxiety
May June 2021 - 15
May June 2021 - 16
May June 2021 - 17
May June 2021 - 18
May June 2021 - 19
May June 2021 - 20
May June 2021 - 21
May June 2021 - Culinary Connection: The Importance of Umami in Healthy Aging
May June 2021 - 23
May June 2021 - 24
May June 2021 - 25
May June 2021 - 26
May June 2021 - 27
May June 2021 - Metabolism-Boosting Meals
May June 2021 - 29
May June 2021 - 30
May June 2021 - 31
May June 2021 - Breaking Barriers: Culturally-Responsive Congregate Meals
May June 2021 - 33
May June 2021 - 34
May June 2021 - 35
May June 2021 - Ethics: Let's Do it Right
May June 2021 - 37
May June 2021 - 38
May June 2021 - 39
May June 2021 - Message From the Chair
May June 2021 - 41
May June 2021 - 42
May June 2021 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
May June 2021 - Meet Your Incoming 2021-2022 Officers and Directors
May June 2021 - 45
May June 2021 - 46
May June 2021 - CDM, CFPP Spotlights
May June 2021 - 48
May June 2021 - Cover3
May June 2021 - Cover4
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