Nutrition Newsletter Summer Food Safety Tips Summer is almost here which brings cook-outs, potlucks, picnics, and eating on the beach. Remember that safe food is healthy food, and healthy food means a healthier you! Keep hot foods hot, and cold foods cold. Hot foods should be kept above 140°F and cold foods less than 40°F. Use a thermometer to be exact. Transport foods safely. Use ice packs or frozen water bottles in insulated lunch bags or coolers when traveling with food. Freeze the bread from your sandwich to keep it colder for longer. Keep your eye on the clock. Don’t eat perishable foods that have been sitting out for more than 2 hours. On days hotter than 90°F, the safety zone is 1 hour. Avoid spreading bacteria. Use different utensils and serving dishes for raw foods and cooked foods. Washing your hands with soapy and water is best, but bring hand sanitizer when you’re on the go. Visit http://nsf.org/consumer/food_safety/ for more tips on keeping food safe. Frozen Greek Yogurt – Is It Good For You? With the warmer weather approaching, frozen desserts sound pretty appealing. So, how does frozen Greek yogurt rank? There can be a “health halo” around these products, but remember that most frozen treats, including frozen Greek yogurt, need to enjoyed in moderation. Looking at the two products below, you can see that the Yasso bar is much lower in calories, fat, and sugar than Ben & Jerry’s. Plus it is already portion-controlled. Keep in mind, one pint of Ben & Jerry’s has 4 ½-cup servings so you need to scoop out your own portion. What’s the best option? Freeze your own Greek yogurt! A 6-ounce container of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt (Fage, Chobani, Oikos) contains ~100 calories, 0g fat, 7g sugar, and 18g protein. See our recipe of the month for ideas on flavoring your homemade frozen Greek yogurt. Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bar 1 bar, any flavor Calories: 80 Fat: 0g Sugar: 12g Protein: 6g June 2013 Ben & Jerry’s Greek Frozen Yogurt, ½ cup, Raspberry Fudge Chunk Calories: 200 Fat: 7g Sugars: 25g Protein: 6g Calendar of Events Recipe of the Month Bariatric Forum - Healthy Eating on Vacation June 4th – Brigham and Women’s Hospital 6-7pm in Carrie Hall Learn how to stay on track while on vacation, what to pack, and what to expect. Homemade Frozen Greek Yogurt (From refinery21.com) Yields 4 servings What better way to pack in your protein, beat the heat, and satisfy your frozen sweet tooth? Post-Operative Behavioral Support Group June 12th – Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital 1-2pm in Doherty Conference Room Targeted behavior support and education for post-op patients. Co-pays are collected. To schedule, call Nicole at 617-732-6960 Post-Operative Behavioral Support Group June 13th – Brigham and Women’s Hospital 12:30-1:30pm in Kessler Conference Room Targeted behavior support and education for post-op patients. Co-pays are collected. To schedule, call Nicole at 617-732-6960 Featured Product of the Month 500mg Calcium Citrate Chewy Bites New from Bariatric Advantage are Calcium Citrate Chewy Bites with 500 mg calcium. With this new formula, you only need to take 3 chews per day (instead of 6!) to reach your 1500 mg goal of calcium. They are individually packaged and taste great too! Look for them online at www.bariatricadvantage.com, and ask for a sample at your next nutrition appointment. Ingredients: 2 cups plain fat-free Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries Directions: 1. Drain any excess liquid from the Recipe of the Month Greek yogurt. Recipe title 2.(From If Cookinglight.com) you’re starting with fresh berries, freeze them first. It will Yields 4 servings help with the texture. 3.Ingredients: Mix the ingredients together using a food processor, blender, or hand mixer. Do this quickly Directions: before ingredients start to melt! 4. Freeze your final product for 1-2 hours. If you freeze it overnight, you may need to defrost it a bit before eating it. Nutrition Facts per ½ cup serving: 92 calories, 0 g fat, 14 g carb, 12 g protein • • • Personalize your yogurt! Try other types of berries or fruit. Flavor it with extracts (vanilla, coconut, almond) or sugar-free syrups. Sweeten it with Splenda or other artificial sweeteners. FIND US ON FACEBOOK! Brigham & Women’s Hospital Center for Metabolic Health & Bariatric Surgery https://www.facebook.com/groups/500240826689681/