Resources Related to Executive Order 509

AudioandVideoClipsfor PreparingHealthyMeals

Video/Audio / Link / Length / Description
10HealthyCooking
Tips / / 9:20 / • 10easytipstomodifyrecipes for better health
HowtoLookata Nutrition Label Effectively / Part1:
Part2: / Part1:10:40
Part2:10:20 / •Acomprehensivestepbystepexplanationof everythingonanutritionlabel
How to read a
Nutrition Label / / N/A / •An interactive web tool from the Mayo Clinic to decipher the complexity of a food label
Choose My Plate
DietaryGuidelines / ch?v=-J1hmmy1OB4 / 3:03 / •AnexplanationofMyPlateandadviceonhow toapplyMyPlateprinciplesinmealplanning

MakingHealthyChangesin YourEstablishment

Videosdemonstratinghowandwhytomakehealthy,longlastingchangesinyourworkenvironment.

Video/Audio / Link / Length / Description
HealthyCafeteria
Menus / / 2:49 / •A CBS news clip of the actions Somerville publicschoolsaremakinginpreventing childhood obesity
MichelleObamaon
Healthy Living / / 3:18 / •A GMA news clip withMichelle Obama speakingabouttheimportanceofmaking changes and the impact it will have on the Nation
Cutting back on Salt in
YourFamily’sDiet /
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0 / 2:04 / •Suggestions for reducing sodium that applytohomecookedmealsorfood serviceoperations
Don’t Blame the Salt
Shaker / atch?v=kHNtPdTkazc / 0:30 / •A brief video with information on the salt contentsofpopularrestaurantand packaged foods and tips for reducing sodium
TastyTrickstoLower
Sodium / atch?NR=1&v=yU9hnFq6p Yg&feature=endscreen / 3:35 / •

CulinaryTechniques

Cookinga healthynutritiousmealisanartandascience.Themorepracticedyourcookingskills,thebetterthefinalproductwillbe. HerearesomeInternetresourcesshowingculinarytechniquesthatcanhelpimprovetheskillsofyourfoodservicestaffandhelp themlearnhowtocookhealthiermeals.

Video/Audio / Link / Length / Description
CookingClass: Fundamental Techniques /
101/techniques/cooking-class-fundamental-techniquesi-
ndex-main-00400000032930/ / 3:00-4:00 / •Several video demonstrations featuring variouscookingtechniquesforpreparing healthy meals
Video/Audio / Link / Length / Description
Blanch,Boil,and
Simmer /
?v=jLCefMBX20g&feature=related / 1:53 / •Ashortdemonstrationofdifferentcooking techniquesforvegetables
TipsforFresh
ProduceSafety / p/types/fruits/tipsfreshprodsafe ty.html / 3:54 / •Adviceonpurchasing,storing,and preparing raw vegetables
PlayingitSafewith
Eggs /
?v=8yWLJl3fp1o&feature=play er_embedded / 2:50 / •Tipsforsafepreparationofeggstoavoid foodborneillnesses
How do I…Drain
Tofu? /
content.aspx?id=6442471125 / 0:30 / •Thebasicsofdrainingtofutosoitsflavor isenhancedincooking
CulinaryTechniques for Healthy School Meals: Seasoning / ch.aspx?type=advance&title= Enhancing%20Flavors&numb er=&keywords=&from=&to=&c ategory=&subject=0&audience
=0&course=0&media=0&langu age=0 / 4:30 / •Describeswaystoenhanceflavoring withoutsaltinlargescalefoodservice operations
Alia’sTips:Freezing
Fruits /
?v=Q7-taHxtepY / 2:35 / •Adviceforfreezingapples,apricots, nectarines,peaches,andstrawberries

PreparingVegetables

Vegetablesarepackedwithvitaminsandmineralsandarenaturallyalow-calorie(kcal)food.Herearesomevideoresources demonstratinghowtopreparevegetables.

Video/Audio / Link / Length / Description
How to Cook Vegetables:Preparing AsparagusforHealthy Cooking Recipes / / 2:21 / •Ashortvideoclipon howasparagus shouldbepreppedpriortocooking
How to Cook Vegetables:Preparing toCookBrussels Sprouts / / 3:10 / •AshortvideocliponhowBrusselssprouts shouldbepreppedpriortocooking
PreparingRoot
Vegetables-Jicama / / 2:07 / •AshortvideocliponhowJicamashould be prepped and served
CookingTips:Howto RemoveArtichoke Hearts / / 1:28 / •Abriefvideoclipdemonstratinghowto remove an artichoke heart from a fresh artichoke
Cooking class: How to
Cook an Artichoke / / 1:32 / •A brief video clip showing how to prep and cook an artichoke
MashedCauliflower / / 3:28 / •Aquickandeasyrecipeswapforclassic mashedpotatoes

Executive Order 509 is part of theMass in Motionstatewideinitiative.Materials were developed by the Nutrition and Physical 4

Activity Obesity Initiative, Bureau of Community Heath Access and Promotion, MA Department of Public Health. July 2011

HealthierRecipeCookingTechniques

Herearesomevideoclipsfeaturingmorehealthyrecipesandpreparationtechniques.

Video/Audio / Link / Length / Description
HeartyTurkeyChili / / 2:30 / • Aneasychilirecipe usingleftoverturkey.
Mediterranean Cod
Pouches /
f/0/1ltJTJHQ0v4 / 3:59 / •Asimple,healthymealwithacreativecooking technique
How To: Kick up a
CanofSoup! /
2rk / 3:08 / •Aneasydemonstrationofhow to improve a canned soupwithfresh,flavorfulingredients
Quinoa:101 / / 3:52 / •Describesthehealthbenefitsandcooking techniquesofquinoa
MakingHealthy
Turkey & Gravy / / 6:00 / •Alowfat,lowsodiumversionofaclassicturkey androastturkey

Executive Order 509 is part of theMass in Motionstatewideinitiative.Materials were developed by the Nutrition and Physical 5

Activity Obesity Initiative, Bureau of Community Heath Access and Promotion, MA Department of Public Health. July 2011