August 26, 2014 - Blog
For centuries, certain foods have been touted as aphrodisiacs and consumed by lovers looking to add a little spice to life. Think oysters, wine, chocolate, strawberries and whipped cream. But do is there such a thing as sensual nutrition? The answer is yes.
Sensual nutrition encourages the consumption of the proper portions of nutritious food by transforming the taste, appearance and dining environment. We can do this by using stealthy techniques such as making foods saucy and spicy, creating an appetizing environment and using healthy ingredients.
Typically dietitians tell people what to eat because it is good for them, but nutrition comes second to taste when people are surveyed about their food choices. The premise of sensual nutrition is to make food look better and taste better in a health positive environment so people prefer and choose a healthful option.
This topic will be discussed during the Food Product Design track of the SupplySide Education program, sponsored by BASF, Oct. 7 from 11-11:50 a.m. I invite you to join Jim Painter, R.D., Ph.D., professor, family and consumer sciences, Eastern Illinois University; and nutritional consultant, Sun-Maid Raisins, who will lead the “Sensual Nutrition: How to ‘Sell’ Healthful Food with Taste and Appearance" session. Attendees will learn about healthful alternatives that taste great; show recipes and nutritional breakdown comparisons; and provide tools by which you can encourage tasteful, healthy choices.
For centuries, certain foods have been touted as aphrodisiacs and consumed by lovers looking to add a little spice to life. Think oysters, wine, chocolate, strawberries and whipped cream. But do is there such a thing as sensual nutrition? The answer is yes.
Sensual nutrition encourages the consumption of the proper portions of nutritious food by transforming the taste, appearance and dining environment. We can do this by using stealthy techniques such as making foods saucy and spicy, creating an appetizing environment and using healthy ingredients.
Typically dietitians tell people what to eat because it is good for them, but nutrition comes second to taste when people are surveyed about their food choices. The premise of sensual nutrition is to make food look better and taste better in a health positive environment so people prefer and choose a healthful option.
This topic will be discussed during the Food Product Design track of the SupplySide Education program, sponsored by BASF, Oct. 7 from 11-11:50 a.m. I invite you to join Jim Painter, R.D., Ph.D., professor, family and consumer sciences, Eastern Illinois University; and nutritional consultant, Sun-Maid Raisins, who will lead the “Sensual Nutrition: How to ‘Sell’ Healthful Food with Taste and Appearance" session. Attendees will learn about healthful alternatives that taste great; show recipes and nutritional breakdown comparisons; and provide tools by which you can encourage tasteful, healthy choices.
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