What’s Shaking? Creative Ways to Boost Flavor with Less Sodium Jennifer Carlson, MPH, RD Debra Eisenbarth, MS, RD USDA, FNS, Child Nutrition Programs Nutrition Promotion and Technical Assistance Division
What’s Shaking? Creative Ways to Boost Flavor With Less Sodium Nation-wide sodium reduction in school meals initiative Webinars, menus, best practice strategies, resources Partners supportive of sodium reduction in school meals Working with food industry http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/whatsshaking
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Lower-Sodium Flavorings Spices & Herbs Flavored vinegars Fresh salsa Lemon or lime juice Pepper sauce Salt-free seasoning mixes Seasoning powders (onion powder, garlic powder) Simple salad dressings (such as vinegar and oil)
Reduce salt in recipes by half, and conduct taste-tests Low sodium bouillon cubes, and bases Low-sodium broths Use less or no salt when cooking pasta, rice, beans, and hot cereals
What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl http://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov
View options on the Foods Available List: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/foods-expected-be-available
Ask for a list of low-sodium products that are available Ask for price comparison sheets for similar items, then compare the sodium content Coordinate with other school districts to develop bid specs – Create demand for products
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