Annual Conference
Conference Session
2018-11-09
"Plant-Based Cooking in Action: How to Expand Your Options"Key Areas: Nutrition
Session: Session B - Friday, November 09th, 2018: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
- Seaside S-5
Speaker(s): Lauren Pitts, MA, RD/LD - Food & Nutrition Specialist, The Humane Society of the United States
Objectives: *Participants learn how to prepare student-approved plant-based recipes that are easily implemented on the school menu, and meet the NSLP guidelines. *Participants hear the latest trends in school food service and what is successful at other districts.
Description: Is your demand for vegetarian/vegan meals increasing? Are you struggling with the same old recipes? Join us in an interactive cooking demonstration to see how easy it is to create tasty plant-based recipes that are popular on school menus across California and nationally. Learn successful strategies to expand your options that are simple and cost effective.
Speaker Bio(s):
Lauren Pitts, MA, RD/LD - The Humane Society of the United States
Speaker Bio:
Lauren Pitts is a registered dietitian for Forward Food, a program of The Humane Society of the United States. She has successfully worked with several schools, hospitals, universities, and other institutions to implement healthier, more sustainable plant based meals. In these mutually-beneficial partnerships, Lauren introduces these institutions to plant-based foods through recipe planning, chef trainings, and marketing support. Prior to working with HSUS, Lauren focused on individual nutrition counseling and corporate wellness. Lauren lives in Los Angeles and enjoys hiking, traveling, cooking and time spent with family and friends.
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