February 2024 Newsletter and Toolkit

Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

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

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Tools and Content for February

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Curcumin For Dinner?
Curcumin For Dinner?

Turmeric has a warm, slightly bitter taste with a peppery and earthy undertone. Its flavor profile is robust and aromatic, imparting a distinct golden-yellow color to dishes. The bitterness is subtle and often balanced by warmth and a mild spiciness. Some describe the taste as mildly pungent, reminiscent of mustard or ginger, which is unsurprising given that turmeric is part of the ginger family.

The AHA’s Updated PREVENT Risk Calculator
The AHA’s Updated PREVENT Risk Calculator
Bored Kids Eat More
Bored Kids Eat More
A heart-healthy diet in mid-life may mean less cognitive decline later in women
A heart-healthy diet in mid-life may mean less cognitive decline later in women

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Chicken Turmeric Stew

Chicken Turmeric Stew

Yield 4
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
25 Min
Total time
30 Min
This warm stew is golden with an earthy, rich flavor from the turmeric. It is hearty and filling while being easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, rinsed and diced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup diced peppers
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning (salt-free)
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil and saute the onions, carrots, peppers, and garlic for a few minutes.
  2. Add the broth, chicken, potatoes and all seasonings except the parsley.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover, and lower the heat to a simmer.
  4. Cook for 25 minutes or until the chicken is done and the potatoes are tender.
  5. Top with chopped parsley and serve hot.
  6. You can freeze leftovers in portion sized containers for future use.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

209

Fat

4 g

Sat. Fat

1 g

Carbs

30 g

Fiber

6 g

Net carbs

24 g

Sugar

5 g

Protein

15 g

Sodium

83 mg

Cholesterol

54 mg
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Golden Milk

Golden Milk

Yield 1
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
10 Min
Total time
10 Min
Golden Milk, also known as turmeric latte, is a warm and comforting beverage with many potential health benefits. It is a great replacement for coffee since it is satisfying and does not contain caffeine. Here's a simple and traditional recipe for making Golden Milk:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • A pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, honey or maple syrup.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture continuously to ensure even heating. Do not bring it to a boil; just heat until it's warm.
  3. Towards the end of heating, add a pinch of black pepper. This enhances the absorption of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric.
  4. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer to remove any undissolved spices.
  5. Pour the golden milk into a mug and enjoy. You can adjust the sweetness and spice levels to your liking.

Notes

  • Experiment with the spices: Feel free to adjust the spice quantities based on your preferences. Some people like a bit more cinnamon or ginger.
  • Make it frothy: You can use a frother or blend the mixture to make it frothy, similar to a latte.
  • Enjoy in the evening: Golden Milk is often consumed before bedtime because of its soothing properties.
  • Substitute your favorite plant-based milk like oat, almond, or cashew milk.

Golden Milk offers a warm and comforting beverage and potential health benefits from the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and other spices. As with any recipe, you can tailor it to your taste preferences and dietary needs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

114

Fat

0 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

19 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

18 g

Sugar

17 g

Protein

9 g

Sodium

102 mg

Cholesterol

7 mg
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Heart Month Tool Kit

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Fat and Your Health

All fat is composed of different fatty acids. There are saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated types. The kinds of fatty acids consumed are more important in influencing health than the total amount of fat in the diet. Animal fats tend to have a higher proportion of saturated fatty acids, and plant foods tend to have a higher proportion of monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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Valentine Dinner for Heart Month

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Sugar and Your Heart

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How Much Salt Is In That?

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High Five for Fiber and Free Infographic

Sometimes, all it takes is a great visual to encourage eating healthfully. Meet the latest addition to our amazing fiber resources, the High Five for Fiber Poster!

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5 Most Important Tips for Heart Health

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Tasty and Healthful Valentine Treats!

If you were to try to figure out what Valentine's Day was all about just by checking the grocery store shelves, you would think it was a celebration of nothing more than overpriced candy. Instead of chowing down on artery-clogging foods this Valentine's Day, be good to your heart and try a healthful treat or two instead. Looking for inspiration? Try these delicious dipped strawberries!

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Celebrate Heart Month!

Heart Month is here, which means that it's the perfect time to talk about blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and more! It's exciting, but actually crafting all the materials for this whirlwind of health education can take up a ton of your time. Why reinvent the wheel? We've got all the handy heart materials you could possibly want, and if you don't see exactly what you need, let us know and we'll craft custom tools just for you! Here are some of our favorites...

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy’s passion for cooking began with helping her grandmother make raisin oatmeal for breakfast. From there, she earned her first food service job at 15, was accepted to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at 18 (where she graduated second in her class), and went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts and baking. After a decade in food service for Hyatt Hotels, Judy launched Food and Health Communications to focus on flavor and health. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts, holds a master’s degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and runs a food photography & motion studio where her love is creating fun recipes and content.

Judy received The Culinary Institute of America’s Pro Chef II certification, the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year. Her enthusiasm for eating nutritiously and deliciously leads her to constantly innovate and use the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to guide her creativity, from putting new twists on fajitas to adapting Italian brownies to include ingredients like toasted nuts and cooked honey. Judy’s publishing company, Food and Health Communications, is dedicated to her vision that everyone can make food that tastes as good as it is for you.

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