CELEBRATE NATIONAL SANDWICH MONTH
A wellness toolkit for healthcare foodservice
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August is National Sandwich Month. According to USDA research, on any given day, 47% of Americans will eat a sandwich. Chicken of the Sea can help you offer healthy, on-trend, and versatile sandwich options!
Chicken of the Sea® is pleased to offer you For patient tray service or room service: you can feature this kit to help you: the same recipes and place a Today’s Catch card on • Demonstrate your foodservice operation’s every tray. Share handouts with your patients, too! commitment to wellness For community wellness classes, health fairs, and nutrition • Promote healthier, seafood-based outreach, use the National Sandwich Month handout. sandwiches for your menu
• Educate and inspire your guests about Learn More with Free CE! seafood as a sandwich ingredient Chicken of the Sea® is pleased to offer free continuing education online. Visit www.chickenoftheseaCE.com to Please print as many copies as you’d like of the take these courses, each approved for 1 hr CE for RDNs; pages of this kit: DTRs; CDM, CFPPs; and certified chefs:
• Promotional poster (page 3) to engage Seafood=Brain Food presents extensive research behind your guests cognitive functioning and healthy aging, the benefits of • Seafood sandwich recipes (pages 4–6): Each marine omega-3s, and details of the MIND Diet. sandwich or wrap recipe features tuna or Sustainable Seafood for Healthcare Foodservice salmon rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids introduces you to a wide range of practices that provide • Print and use Today’s Catch (now serving) cards healthful food and support the well-being of individuals, (pages 7–9) to merchandise these appealing communities, and the ecosystem as you build your own options. Just tape them up in serving areas. sustainable seafood plan.
• National Sandwich Month 2-page handout to give to your guests or put on your website or intranet Foodservice Recipes & More • Sample social media posts to engage with your Visit chickenofthesea.com/foodservice clients and customers on your social channels. Connect with us /ChickenoftheSeaFoodservice
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August is National Sandwich Month
According to a USDA survey, nearly 50% of Americans eat a sandwich every day. Make yours a healthy one with sandwiches and wraps featuring Chicken of the Sea® tuna and salmon!
LEARN HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS SANDWICHES. Join us for special seafood sandwich menu items all month long!
3 ©2017 Chicken of the Sea International Genova Yellowfin Tuna Roll Portion size: 1 roll • 12 servings
Featured Chicken of the Sea® Recipe for Healthcare Foodservice
Ingredients Preparation Try this recipe for: 35 oz Chicken of the Sea® Genova 1. Drain tuna and reserve liquid. • Room Service Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 2. Combine lemon juice, Tabasco® • Buffet 1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice sauce, tarragon leaves, salt, white • Traditional Tray Service 1 tsp Tabasco® sauce pepper, sugar, and reserved liquid. • Retail/Cafe Blend until the sugar is dissolved. 1 tsp Dried tarragon leaves • Grab’n’ Go 3. Add mayonnaise and blend until • Catering ½ tsp Salt smooth. Fold in celery, green onion, ½ tsp Ground white pepper parsley, and tuna. Suitable for: • Mechanical Soft Diet 1 Tbsp Sugar 4. Spread 1 tsp of butter on each 2 Tbsp Reserved liquid bun half. Toast until brown. Please compare recipes against ½ c Mayonnaise 5. Place 1 lettuce leaf on bun. your own diet manual. ½ c Fresh celery, minced Scoop tuna mixture onto each bun. Dust with a pinch of Old Bay® ¼ c Fresh green onion, thin-sliced Seasoning. 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, minced 12 New England style Serving ideas hot dog buns Serve with potato or corn chips, ½ c Butter, softened French fries, or hush puppies with 12 Lettuce leaves a side of malt vinegar. 1 Tbsp Old Bay® Seasoning
Visit www.chickenofthesea.com/company/foodservice/healthcare for product offerings, recipes, nutrition facts, diet criteria, and tools for healthcare foodservice operators! 4 ©2016 Chicken of the Sea International Total yield: 48 salmon bites Salmon Tortilla Rolls Portion size: 4 salmon bites • 12 servings
Featured Chicken of the Sea® Recipe for Healthcare Foodservice
Ingredients Preparation Try this recipe for: 2 14.75 oz cans Chicken of 1. Drain salmon; remove • Room Service ® the Sea Traditional Pink any bones. • Buffet Salmon or Red Salmon 2. In a small bowl, combine • Retail/Café 2 8 oz packages low-fat salmon, cream cheese, salsa, • Grab’n’Go cream cheese, softened parsley and cilantro. • Catering ½ c Mild salsa 3. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of • Trad Acute/LTC ¼ c Chopped fresh parsley the mixture over each tortilla. Dried cilantro Suitable for: 2 tsp 4. Roll each tortilla up tightly • Finger Food Diet 16 Medium sized flour tortillas and wrap individually with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. 5. Slice each tortilla into bite-size pieces.
NUTRITIONAL INFO Serving ideas Serving Size 4 salmon bites; Calories 177; Calories from Fat 54; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates ® Try this dish with Chicken of the Sea Smoked Pacific Salmon. 18g; Fiber 1g; Sugars 2g; Protein 13g; Cholesterol 31mg; Sodium 611mg; Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 1%; Calcium 14%; Iron 7%
Visit www.chickenofthesea.com/foodservice for product offerings, recipes, nutrition facts, diet criteria, and tools for healthcare foodservice operators! 5 /ChickenoftheSeaFoodservice ©2017 Chicken of the Sea International Tuna Avocado Melt Supreme Portion size: 1 sandwich • 24 servings
Featured Chicken of the Sea® Recipe for Healthcare Foodservice Try this recipe for: Ingredients Preparation • Room Service • Buffet 2 12 oz cans Chicken of 1. Mix tuna and mayonnaise. the Sea® Chunk Light • Catering 2. Butter one side of each or Chunk White Tuna, • Traditional Acute/LTC slice of bread. Place 4 slices drained of bread on open skillet • Retail/Cafe 1 c Light mayonnaise butter-side on the pan. 6 Tbsp Butter 3. Top bread with tuna/mayo 1 Avocado, sliced mixture. Layer 2-4 slices of 4 slices Cheddar cheese avocado on each sandwich. 8 slices Potato bread Place cheese on top of avocado. Top sandwich with other slice of bread, butter side facing up. Serving ideas 4. Once bottom of bread is Use whole wheat or multi-grain a crispy golden brown, flip to bread and your favorite sliced toast the other side. cheese.
Visit www.chickenofthesea.com/foodservice for product offerings, recipes, nutrition facts, diet criteria, and tools for healthcare foodservice operators!
/ChickenoftheSeaFoodservice 6 ©2017 Chicken of the Sea International TODAY’S CATCH TODAY’S CATCH Genova Yellowfin Genova Yellowfin Tuna Roll Tuna Roll
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August is National Sandwich Month
Did you know?
IT’S IN THE Culinary legend holds that 7 TIPS for a healthier sandwich CARDS. London’s Beef Steak Club invented the sandwich in the 1760s for John 1. Mayo? Maybe not: Try hummus or a few slices Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich. of avocado instead of mayonnaise. The Earl asked for something to Canned tuna or salmon provides eat while gambling that would not 2. Be a protein pro: more protein than deli meats with far less sodium. require him to put his cards down and got beef slices between two 3. Feel your fiber: Choose a whole wheat bread pieces of bread. that’s high in fiber to keep you feeling fuller longer.
4. Hold the cheese: Fatty, salty processed cheeses can turn a light lunch into a calorie crime. What’s in your SANDWICH? Replace cheese with more veggies (hummus and avocado work as replacements here, too), Most deli meats contain high amounts of sodium. or at least opt for low-fat cheeses like Swiss. Add a single slice of American cheese and you’ve tacked on 110 calories and 470 mg of sodium. 5. Panini Pa-no-no: Grilled sandwiches are very Tuna, on the other hand, is a high-protein, popular, but they’re often slathered with oil or low-calorie, low-sodium sandwich superstar! butter to achieve their crispy texture. Simple, lightly toasted bread will do just fine!
1 oz Calories Protein (g) Sodium (mg) 6. Cut the sodium: Mustard, pickles, canned olives, and jarred peppers are high-sodium toppings 35 7 105 Tuna that add up fast. Try replacing them with light Bologna oil and vinegar, leafy greens, tomato slices, 90 4 270 (beef & pork) and fresh onion.
Deli-style Turkey 35 5 270 7. DIY does the trick: The best way to incorporate these tips is to make your own sandwiches. The Deli-style Ham 25 5 200 menu options at your favorite lunch spot might American Cheese 110 5 470 contain high-fat, high-sodium ingredients you’ll want to limit in your diet.
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Sources: 1. History of America’s Favorite Sandwiches. What’s Cooking America. https://whatscookingamerica.net/History/SandwichHistory.htm; 2. Sandwich Consumption by Adults in the U.S. What We Eat In America, NHANES 2009-2012. USDA. https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400530/pdf/DBrief/14_sandwich_consumption_0912.pdf; 3. Hauck, B. Why Your Sandwich May Be Ruining Your Diet (And How to Make Sure It Doesn’t). Real Simple. http:// www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/healthy-sandwiches; 4. Myers, W. Healthy Sandwich Do’s and Don’ts. Everyday Health. http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-recipes/healthy-sandwich-dos-and-donts.aspx; 5. Griggs, B. America’s most popular sandwiches. CNN.com. http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/03/living/national-sandwich-day-favorites-feat/; 6. ESHA, The Food Processor Nutrition Analysis Software.
A fresh and light classic tuna salad recipe that is as versatile as it is delicious! Classic Perfect in a sandwich, wrap, salad, or as an Tuna Salad appetizer! TOTAL TIME: 5 MINS
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
2 (5 oz) cans Chicken of the Sea® 1. In a medium mixing bowl, break up tuna lightly with a fork. Solid White Albacore in Water, Add the next 6 ingredients. Stir to combine. drained 2. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if used) to taste. ¼ c Light mayonnaise 3. Serve in a wrap, in a sandwich, on mini toasts, 2 Tbsp Celery, minced on cucumber slices, in lettuce cups, or in a salad. 2 Tbsp Red onion, minced ½ Tbsp Whole-grain or dijon mustard 1 tsp Minced flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp Sweet pickle relish (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Fresh lemon juice to taste (optional)
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Did you know? Tuna has about half the For healthy sandwiches that will sodium of most lunchmeats. It has more keep you feeling fuller longer, go for protein per ounce, too! whole wheat bread! Click to download image Click to download image
What’s in your for a healthier SANDWICH? TIPS sandwich
1 oz Calories Protein (g) Sodium (mg) 1. Hold the cheese & mayo: Try hummus or a few slices of avocado Tuna 35 7 105 instead of mayo and cheese. Bologna 90 4 270 (beef & pork) 2. Be a protein pro: Canned tuna or
Deli-style Turkey 35 5 270 salmon provides more protein than deli meats with far less sodium. Deli-style Ham 25 5 200 3. Feel your fiber: Choose a whole American Cheese 110 5 470 wheat bread that’s high in fiber to keep you feeling fuller longer.
Many cheeses are loaded with sodium and unhealthy u USE AVOCADO fats. Avocado can provide the creaminess of cheese without the sodium, and a healthy dose of good, instead of cheese monounsaturated fat! for a heart-healthy sandwich swap! Click to download image
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