Learn how to Savor the Flavor of Eating Right at various Texas Children’s events in March

March 1, 2016

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Here at Texas Children’s, we are a community that cares for each other, so as we get ready to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March, it is important to remember that healthy eating is always in season.

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is Savor the Flavor of Eating Right. Let’s take time to enjoy your meal traditions, savor great flavors and cultivate the social experiences that food can add to our lives. To celebrate this important month, the Food and Nutrition department in partnership with Employee Health and Wellness is sponsoring several events throughout the month of March that will provide you with tips on how to develop a mindful eating pattern while enjoying nutritious and flavorful food.

Keep in mind that how, when, why and where we eat are just as important as what we eat. Develop a mindful eating pattern that includes nutritious and flavorful foods – that’s the best way to savor the flavor of eating right.

Bon Appetit!

Upcoming events:

Main Campus

My Plate Bridge Event
Date: Wednesday, March 2
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: The Auxiliary Bridge

Dietitians and diet technicians with Clinical Nutrition Services are hosting a bridge event that will focus on creating a healthy plate that includes adding flavors and other ingredients that will improve the quality and nutrition of the food we eat. There will be games for children and lots of information for everyone.

Cooking Demos
Dates: Tuesdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 11 a.m. (while supplies last)
Location: Pavilion for Women Fresh Bistro

We have challenged our chefs to make exciting meals flavored with various herbs and spices instead of salt. The meals – which are listed below – will be available for purchase while supplies last.

March 8: Chef Achim will be serving savory herb crusted tilapia with tomato/lime vegetable fettuccine.
March 15: Chef Lyle will be serving quinoa crusted fish tacos with whole wheat tortilla, Spanish brown rice and cilantro black beans.
March 22: Chef Kenya and Chef Joseph will be serving lemongrass chicken wraps with Asian slaw topped with sriracha sauce.
March 29: Chef Holley will be serving grilled chicken breast, roasted chayote, chipotle black bean cake, avocado and corn salsa.

Well-Being Brown Bag with Registered Dietitian Amy Kennedy
Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Feign Center, 18B

Amy Kennedy will provide educational tips on how to develop healthy, mindful eating patterns. She also will talk about how to infuse flavor while reducing sodium, sugar and unhealthy fats while cooking.

West Campus

Cooking Demo
Date: Tuesday, March 15
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Luby’s DOTS Kitchen

Chef Joe will cook a dish from Luby’s Livin’ Smart recipes, which have 600 calories or less, less than 30 percent of calories from fat, and more than 3 grams of fiber. The meal will be available for purchase while supplies last.

Cooking Demo with Samples
Date: Tuesday, March 22
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Luby’s DOTS Kitchen

Chef Joe will cook a dish from Luby’s Livin’ Smart recipes, which have 600 calories or less, less than 30 percent of calories from fat, and more than 3 grams of fiber. Samples of the meal will be provided while supplies last.

Texas Children’s Blog Post
Check out Texas Children’s blog during the month of March for periodic posts from our dietitians about healthy eating and proper nutrition.

Resources to support your nutrition
The Employee Health and Wellness team supports our staff in achieving optimal well-being by providing a variety of nutrition resources.

  • My Fit Foods, 15 percent off purchases in store, register for discount card here.
  • Snap Kitchen, 10 percent off purchases in store
  • Weight Watchers, 50 percent subsidy on membership
  • The Employee Medical Clinic provides free nutrition counseling and health coaching. Call Ext. 4-2150, opt. 2 for more information.

For more information about proper nutrition and National Nutrition Month events at Texas Children’s, please visit the Wellness website on Connect or email wellbeing@texaschildrens.org. And, to learn more about healthy eating opportunities at Texas Children’s cafes and eateries, click here.