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Sodium in School Meals Add Some Spice!

Discover innovative ways to reduce sodium in school meals while still adding flavor. Learn about the benefits of herbs, spices, and seasonings, and get ideas for creating flavorful dishes with low-sodium ingredients. With catchy flavor station ideas and tips for getting students involved, you can create exciting and healthy meals that the whole school will love!

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Sodium in School Meals Add Some Spice!

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  1. Sodium in School MealsAdd Some Spice! Decorah CSD

  2. Sense of Taste • Sweet (sugars) • Sour (Acidity) • Salty (Sodium) • Bitter • Umami (Savory, meaty) • Not taste buds • Pungency (spicy, peppery, “hot”) • Coolness (minty)

  3. Sodium Salt is a widely used seasoning High salt intake is linked to high blood pressure Salt is an acquired taste Goal is to reduce children’s exposure at a young age

  4. Ways to Boost Flavor with Less Sodium

  5. Reducing Sodium Salt is a widely used seasoning It’s noticeable when you leave it out Do not leave salt out of baked goods Use salt wisely and sparingly

  6. Cooking with Low-Sodium Ingredients Lincoln HS – Cedar Falls Use herbs, spices, and acids to enhance flavors Use fresh ingredients Limit seasoned and processed meats, cheeses, baked goods, sauces, and condiments Choose fresh or frozen vegetables vs. canned

  7. Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings

  8. Flavoring with Herbs Herbs lift the flavor of food Fresh, dried, and frozen Added at the end to hot food Added early to cold foods 1 TB fresh = 1 tsp dried ¼ to ½ tsp ground

  9. Flavoring with Spices Familiarize yourself with spices Ground lose flavor after 6 months Add spices at the end to hot foods and early for cold Be careful with spices that have “heat”

  10. Seasonings • Black pepper • Garlic Powder • (not Garlic salt) • Curry powder • Cumin • Dill Seed • Basil • Ginger • Coriander • Onion • Lemon • Vinegar Peet Junior High – Cedar Falls

  11. Flavor Trends • Heat plus sweet • Sriracha • Sour/Tangy • Vinegar • Smoked Spices • Chipotle • Smoked Paprika • Global Flavors • Hummus • Harissa • Ginger, ginger/garlic • Japanese 7 Spice • Pumpkin Spice

  12. Flavor Stations Lone Tree CSD Allows students to season their vegetables and meals themselves Spices or seasonings at the ne of the line Flavor Station Bar

  13. Flavor Ideas • Garlic & Onion Powders • Red Pepper Flakes • Mexican Mix • Cajun Mix • All Purpose • Hot pepper sauce • Vinegar • Lemon Juice • Parsley Flakes Be aware of high sodium condiments!

  14. Flavor Suggestions Waukon High School Cinnamon on Sweet Potatoes or Applesauce Oregano on Cooked Carrot Medley Garlic Power on Green Beans

  15. Marketing Place flavor stations in high traffic areas Develop catchy titles or sayings Provide helpful tips of flavoring food items Get the students involved!

  16. How You Can Reduce Sodium in School Meals

  17. Thank you! References: • Idaho Child Nutrition Program • USDA Reducing Sodium – Tools for Schools

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