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THE NOURISH LETTER

MAY 2018 Meet the Men Behind Your Meals

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Matt Bedard and Putting Nutrition First OCTOBER KITCHEN’S COMPUTER NINJA

for two years before I discovered there was a culinary nutrition program, and it was actually at Gillette Stadium where I found my path in life. The president of the New England Patriots was giving a speech about sports training and the importance of nutrition to good health, and I was mesmerized. I could clearly envision myself in that field, creating a positive change through health and wellness. I got my bachelor’s in culinary nutrition and am currently working to get my master’s and become a certified dietitian. My dream is to become a sports dietitian, which is what makes working at October Kitchen with Chef Paul such a wonderful opportunity. Being exposed to all of the recipes he comes up with and seeing the different food combinations he uses helps me become a better chef in the long-run. I’m learning a lot, and it’s great to learn so much in a place where I can also help people. My job is to take Chef Paul’s menu items and adapt them into healthier recipes. Each meal needs to be well-balanced and meet the recommended criteria for calories, fat, sodium and carbohydrates. I have a hand in every meal we test in the kitchen, running every ingredient through the nutraCoster software to guarantee they are meeting the high standards Chef Paul holds himself to for our customers. Each meal presents a unique challenge, and I love being able to be creative and work with such a great group of guys. Chef Paul has been a fantastic mentor; he even wrote me an awesome letter of recommendation for the dietitian internship I applied to. I’m proud of the work I do at October Kitchen, and I can see myself working here for a long time. –Matt Bedard

Creating satisfying meals that are delicious and nutritious is a real balancing act. Fortunately, I don’t have to do it alone. October Kitchen’s nutritionist, Matthew Bedard, is a real talent when it comes to taking my creative concepts of a dish and making sure it doesn’t miss any of the healthy beats. He uses specialized software to make sure a certain dish is low in salt, high in vitamins or diabetic-friendly. He’s so good at his job — and at slipping into the kitchen unnoticed — that we call him the “Computer Ninja.” I’ve had many people ask if we have a nutritionist in our kitchen, so this month, I would like to give everyone the opportunity to get to know Matt, our Computer Ninja. He’s our secret weapon and I’m happy to have him around. –Paul Finney

“I could clearly envision myself in that field, creating a positive change through health and wellness.”

It has become so easy to take our food for granted or mindlessly eat something without thinking about what we are putting into our bodies. We grab what’s convenient and just hope it’s enough. But food is fuel! The right meal

Matt Bedard

plans can help a quarterback lead their team to victory, give an Olympian the boost they need to bring home gold or help us feel healthy for years to come. Good food has always been a passion of mine. I attended Johnson & Wales University to major in the culinary arts, but I didn’t initially set out to specialize in nutrition. I was at school

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Four decades of love should be impossible to forget, but Alzheimer’s is the kind of disease that can steal away even the happiest memories. This is something Michael and Linda Joyce of Frankton, New Zealand, are all too familiar with. Michael, 68, has battled Alzheimer’s since 2010, and he’s forgotten a lot about his life — including the fact that he’s been married for 38 years. But there’s one thing he remembers clearly: He’s eternally in love with Linda. A Man Battling Alzheimer’s Asks His Wife to Marry Him … Again SAY ‘I DO’

She admitted that she expected Michael to forget. To her surprise, he woke up the next morning and asked, “Do you still want to?” The couple planned a vow-renewal ceremony for the following week. Linda reached out online to find someone who would be willing to officiate the ceremony. She received tons of offers, and a local photographer even volunteered to take photos free of charge. On the morning of the ceremony, Michael smiled and told Linda, “Today’s the day!” Michael and Linda said “I do” again during the ceremony at a lake near their home, surrounded by friends and family. Life and love are never easy, but even in the greatest struggles, there’s a reason to hope. Linda said it best on her second wedding day: “There’s been a lot of sadness and a lot of frustration. And despite all the fogginess, today has been pure joy.”

One morning in early 2018, Michael had something important to ask Linda.

“He got up, but he looked different,” Linda says. “He looked quite anxious, like he was trying to tell me something. I jumped up and I held his hand and I said, ‘What’s wrong, darling? What are you trying to say?’ He said, ‘Will you marry me?’” Linda could have gently explained that they were already married. Instead, she smiled and said, “Of course, darling!”

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SNACK ATTACK Tackle Your Cravings With Healthy Alternatives

well as healthy omega-3 fatty acids. You don’t even have to go swimming to pick some up; there are brands of roasted seaweed you can buy by the bag. Try replacing your salty corn chips with iodine-rich seaweed. Apples You can’t go wrong with a classic. While apples have their fair share of sugar, they are also full of antioxidant-rich nutrients. Plus, the fiber in the skin helps balance the jolt of sugar and keep you full for longer. And you know what they say about apples and doctors. The next time you want a snack, you don’t have to deny yourself altogether. Instead, replace the junk food with one of these healthy alternatives. You can enjoy your snack and feel better in the long-run.

We’re all guilty of it. Sometimes you get a craving for something salty, sweet or crunchy, and you reach for a brightly-colored bag of empty carbs. While snacking isn’t necessarily a bad thing, what we chose to snack on can make a difference. Help improve your snacking habit with these convenient choices that are also good for you. Hard-Boiled Eggs Eggs are full of quality proteins and vitamins. The essential amino acids can help your body rebuild muscle, and the dose of vitamin D helps prevent osteoporosis. Hard-boiled eggs keep well in the fridge, and you can boil a whole carton so you have plenty of eggs to snack on throughout the week. Seaweed Seaweed could give any land vegetable a run for its money. It’s full of calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron and iodine, as

TESTIMONIALS At October Kitchen, our mission is to provide delicious, nourishing meals. In doing so, we hope to help our clients lead healthy and independent lives. Nothing fills our hearts more than knowing we’ve succeeded in our goal when we hear such kind words from our clients.

“Excellent! Convenient! Their great variety of food keeps it interesting. It is intentionally less seasoned so as to cater to the most people. I tend to season the heck out of the meals when I heat them, otherwise they’re a bit bland for me. But, like the package says, you can’t take the seasoning out, but you can put it in.” –Kevin B.

“After receiving a gift card for Christmas, I started coming here more regularly. I talk to Stephanie every time I go in, and she is the biggest sweetheart I have ever met. She is always smiling and very helpful! I love the food. It tastes great and is a healthier option. I always keep a few of the flash-frozen portions on hand to alleviate that “what to do for lunch?” thought and save me from fast food. Thanks for everything!” –James S.

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Kitchen Cleaning Secrets

Hand-Washing vs. Dishwasher

Soap and water aren’t enough to sanitize your sponge, which is left damp next to your sink after each use. Have you ever noticed that stagnant sponge smell? That’s bacteria growing. And when you wash your dishes by hand, you rub that bacteria all over your plates and silverware. Yum.

27 gallons of water to clean just 12 place settings. Meanwhile, modern dishwashers only use 6 gallons of water, and Energy Star appliances use as little as 4 gallons during their wash cycle. The Environmental Protection Agency determined that using a dishwasher instead of washing by hand can save 5,000 gallons of water and $40 in utility costs a year. It’s not just about water! Unless you have incredibly thick dishwashing gloves, you can’t properly clean your dishes by hand. Dishwashers heat water to around 145 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure your dishes are disinfected. Even if the water from your sink could get that hot, you wouldn’t want to stick your hand in it. Which brings us to the science experiment that is your kitchen sponge. Dr. Philip Tierno, a clinical professor in the microbiology and pathology departments at NYU Langone, determined that your kitchen sponge is the single dirtiest item in your house.

Are You Wasting Water, Time and Money?

If you have just a single plate or cup, you obviously don’t want to run them through the dishwasher

We’ve all walked into our kitchens, looked at the dishes stacked high in the sink and asked, “Is it better to throw those in the dishwasher or wash them by hand?” The dishwasher would certainly save you some time, but many people believe that washing dishes by hand uses less water and electricity. In reality, however, washing your dishes by hand is one of the worst things you can do for both the planet and your wallet. Dishwashers use less water than washing by hand. A study conducted in Europe found that individuals who wash dishes by hand tend to use

alone; that would be incredibly wasteful. But the drawbacks of washing by hand are too great to ignore. The best option is to wait until your dishwasher is full, then start up the

washing cycle. All your dishes

will be clean and disinfected, and you’ll use less water in the process.

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