Special Diets Religious Preferences, Menu Selection & Food Allergies

Your Description Goes Here Introducing food concepts Nuts Seafood Low-fate Gluten free Vegetarian Vegan Kosher Non-Dairy Soy-free Paleo

Your Description Goes Here What you will learn The unique menu needs for each religion and what is or isn’t okay to have on the menu The difference between a food allergy and food intolerance and how to identify if someone is having a reaction The most prevalent food allergies and intolerances and how to accommodate those needs

When did all these diets get so complicated?

Your Description Goes Here Catholicism No meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays of Lent

Your Description Goes Here Judaism Off the Menu: No pork or Shellfish, fish is acceptable as long as it has fins and scales All animals with split hooves and which chew the cud Refrain from eating meat and dairy in the same meal No wine unless it’s kosher All meat has to be prepared by a qualified kosher butcher If meat was eaten in the same day, one must wait six hour before consuming any dairy

Your Description Goes Here Judaism Food for thought People who keep kosher are very particular. Buffet? The chef will need to give the participant their own tray of food. Food will need to be prepared and served kosher.   Hint: Use a kosher caterer to provide a certified kosher meal. They can also provide you with the kosher utensils, cups, and plates. The meal can be re-heated but must be kept covered so the guest can see the rabbinic seal is intact.

Your Description Goes Here Muslim Off the Menu Carnivorous animals All pork and pork products are totally forbidden Alcohol Foods with these products: o o Lard o o Gelatin o o Rennet o o Whey o o Vanilla extract

Your Description Goes Here Muslim Food for thought During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat from dawn to sunset

Your Description Goes Here Buddhism Off the menu Many Buddhists are vegetarians and refrain from the use of alcohol “Five Pundgent spices” Onions Garlic Scallions Chives Leeks

Your Description Goes Here Buddhism Food for thought Buddha’s Five Contemplations While Eating 1. 1.What food is this? 2. 2.Where did it come from? 3. 3.Why and I eating it? 4. 4.When should I eat and benefit for this food 5. 5.How should I eat it?

Your Description Goes Here Hinduism Off the menu Meat for many, especially beef

Your Description Goes Here Mormonism Off the menu Caffeine Alcohol

Food allergy vs intolerance - signs and symptoms of reaction

What is a food allergy? An immune system response. What are the symptoms of a Food Allergy? –Rash or hives –Nausea –Stomach pain –Diarrhea –Itchy skin –Shortness of breath –Chest pain –Swelling of the airways to the lungs –Anaphylaxis

What is food intolerance? Food intolerance is a digestive system response vs. an immune system response. Symptoms of Food Intolerance o Nausea o Stomach pain o Gas, cramps and bloating o Vomiting o Heartburn o Diarrhea o Headaches o Irritability or nervousness

Top food allergies & intolerances Most common food allergies –Peanuts –Tree nuts, i.e. walnuts, pecans –Fish –Shellfish –Eggs –Milk –Soy –Corn –Wheat

Top food intolerances –Milk –Gluten free or Celiac- Products to avoid –Wheat –Barley –Rye –Oats –Semolina –Commercial salad dressing –Instant coffee –Canned soup –Beer, ale, and any grain alcohol –Curry powders –Canned tuna

Top food intolerances –Diabetic- –Vegetarian o Oco-Lacto Vegetarian: eats plant food plus eggs and milk product o Lacto Vegetarian: eats plant food and milk products o Pure vegetarian: plant food only –Vegan: excludes using any animal product for any purpose i.e. meat poultry fish, and seafood, and animal products like milk, eggs and honey

Talk to your CSM Let the CSM know during the menu pre-planning.   Hint: Make sure you capture during registration.

Thank you!