1. Healthy Menus & Recipes
Chapter 9
Healthy Menus & Recipes

2. Objectives Define the criteria for a healthy menu
Identify healthy selections in ech section of the menu
List considerations for developing healthy menu items
Describe steps in recipe modification
Provide “Chef’s Tips” for healthy menu items
Describe basic principles of presentation

3. Criteria for a Healthy Meal
800 kcalories or less
35% or fewer kcal from fat
Emphasize monounsaturated, polyunsaturated oils
10% or less of total kcal from saturated & trans fats
100 mg or less of cholesterol
45-65% kcal from carbohydrates
10 gram or more from fiber
10% or fewer kcal from added sugars
15-25% kcal from protein
800 mg or less of sodium
About 1/3 teaspoon of salt

4. Develop Healthy Menu Items
Use existing menu items
Modify existing items to make them more nutritious
Create new selections

5. Planning Considerations
Is the menu item tasty?
Can each menu item be prepared properly by the cooking staff?
Does the menu item blend with/complement the menu?
Does the menu item meet the food habits/preferences of the guests?
Does each menu item require a reasonable amount of prep time?
Is there a balance of color?
Is there a balance of texture?
Is there a balance of shape?
Are flavors varied?
Are the food combinations acceptable?
Are cooking methods varied?

6. To Modify A Recipe Change/add healthy preparation techniques
Change/add healthy cooking techniques
Change an ingredient by
Reducing it
Eliminating it
Replacing it
Add a new ingredient

7. Last But Not Least Less is more
Consider reducing portion sizes to improve nutritional make-up of recipe
Then consider presentation

8. Presentation Considerations
Height
Color
Shape
Layout
Garnish

9. Steps in Recipe Modification
Examine the nutrient analysis and decide how you want to change the recipe
Consider how to maintain/improve flavor
Modify the recipe
Evaluate the product
Further modification and testing as needed

10. See Your Textbook Examples of How to Modify RecipesPp
“Chef’s Tips” pp

11. Chapter 9
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