Going Vegetarian

Sep 27

Cathy Fitzgerald, MS, RD, and the MFit nutrition staff at the University of Michigan Health System would like to share some activity ideas that they have done with small groups of up to 30 people.

Going VegetarianHave a Bon Voyage Party theme for your next nutrition or wellness class. The place you are leaving? MeatTown. Have participants dress like a tacky tourist. Present them with a list of reasons to have less meat in their diet:• Saturated fat• Cholesterol• Potential carcinogens formed from high-heat cooking• Lack of fiber and phytochemicals• Animal protein that raises cholesterolTheir destination? Beany Island – a tropical paradise where there are all sorts of exotic bean dishes. These dishes can be made by you for the class or the class can bring them as part of the party and fun. If you want great bean recipes, visit our website at www.foodandhealth.com and click on Recipe Database under Free Resources; click on Beans. Let them know all the reasons that they should have more beans and other plant foods in their diets:• Phytochemicals are present that can help lower the risk for heart disease and cancer.• Important vitamins and minerals, including folate which helps prevent birth defects and lowers homocysteine levels.• Good source of protein.• Excellent source of soluble fiber which helps to manage weight, control blood sugar, lower cholesterol and improve digestion.• Virtually fat-free (except for soybeans) and no saturated fat or cholesterol.• Low in calorie density with a high satiety value – feel fuller longer on fewer calories.Encourage participants to eat more whole, plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans.

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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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