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Chicken soup for the low-sodium soul

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2016

Instead of cooking two versions of chicken noodle soup, The Garladnds of Barrington reworked a recipe into a flavorful lower-sodium version that appeals to all.

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No end to surprises in foodservice

 By Dana Moran on Oct. 17, 2016

After a year of chatting with FSDs, Managing Editor Dana Moral started to feel confident in her grasp of the industry. But a surprise was waiting for her.

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How one operator tackled malnutrition

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 17, 2016

A request for at-home meal support for a patient at Lee Memorial in Fort Myers, Fla., led System Director of Food & Nutrition Services Larry Altier to uncover a gap in care.

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2017 trend: Health on the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2016

Ingredient sourcing has increased in importance, with issues such as clean labels, local and seasonal produce and food safety gaining ground. 

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Why consumers ignore nutrition info

By FSD Magazine on Oct. 17, 2016

A University of Illinois food economist shares a few guesses as to why consumers ignore nutrition information to guests via cards and labels on the food line.

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5 unconventional benefits that give operators an edge

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 17, 2016

Perk up! In a competitive labor market, these benefits could help attract and retain employees.

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Rewards points spur healthy purchases, study finds

By FSD Staff on Oct. 14, 2016

For corporate cafeteria customers, rewards points promoted healthy choices more successfully than discounts.

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Students complain about food quality amid Harvard strike

By FSD Staff on Oct. 14, 2016

Some have reported undercooked food and meat being served in vegetarian dishes.

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District reduces absences with breakfast in the classroom

By FSD Staff on Oct. 13, 2016

The schools offering breakfast are seeing fewer tardies, absences, nurse visits and classroom interruptions.

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Senior living center taps into tech, snacks to revamp dining

By FSD Staff on Oct. 11, 2016

The community has installed an around-the-clock snack bar and uses tablets to solicit resident feedback.

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