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Manhasset SEPTA and Dellonutritionals Event May 18th 

Manhasset Special Education PTA (SEPTA) hosted a cooking workshop recently that focused on supporting the special dietary needs of families with food allergies and special nutritional needs. The event, which had nearly 40 attendees, highlighted family-friendly dishes that were diary, wheat, egg and nut free. Furthermore, the workshop spotlighted the importance of better food choices and how these choices support the special nutritional needs of children with developmental, learning and physical disabilities.

The workshop was conducted by Maria Dello of Dello Nutritionals who is a certified nutritionist. Along with her staff, Dello provided a lecture, cooking demonstration and food tasting that lasted two hours. The workshop and cooking demonstration provided appetizers, entrees and dessert options using organic and nutritional ingredients. A full list and the recipes can be found on the Manhasset SEPTA website under the “Keeping Our Families Healthy” page. Kid food such as turkey sliders, chia pudding, smoothies and mock lunchables were also part of the demo and food tasting.

Attendees found the information about understanding package labels and nutritional tables most helpful. Knowing the different names for additives, sweeteners and allergens, as well as understanding sugar, fat and protein listings had most parents coming away from the workshop better informed for healthier food choices at the market. Many parents were also shocked by deceptive food packaging labels as “healthy,” “low calorie” and “light” when the nutritional labels showed high fat and sugar contents that were at unhealthy levels.

“Manhasset SEPTA is so grateful to Maria for bringing this educational and tasty presentation to our special needs community,” SEPTA Co-President Ann Marie Moschitta stated. Moschitta, who hosted the workshop in her home, added, “What a great motivator to avoid junk food, use caution, and make smarter healthy choices that directly impact our families.”

There was also fundraising raffles for ten prizes during the workshop. Prizes included a nuBest , dinner for four to Café Continental, and specialty items from Whole Foods Market, Matty’toy shop,Stressa, Billy Dee’s, Wellness beef, Wild Pacific Salmon,Mountain Valley water, and more.

For more information about Dello Nutritionals, this workshop, or Manhasset SEPTA, please log on to www.ManhassetSEPTA.org.

WWW.DELLONUTRITIONALS.COM 75 PLANDOME ROAD. MANHASSET NY 11030 516-365-1222 KEEPING OUR FAMILIES HEALTHY “The way you feel tomorrow depends on what you do today” In good health! Maria Dello,CN

Menu
For starters: Naturally Smoked WILD Salmon served with “Mary’s gone crackers” these special crackers are made with all organic seeds and are laced with healthy protein and contain NO wheat
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Health Note: This salmon is from a company called “Wild pacific” found on www. Dellonutritionals.com. This naturally smoked salmon is nitrate free and contains Omega 3 fatty acids- high in protein can be served as a snack for any occasion. “Mary’s gone cracker’s can be purchased at “Whole foods” they are all organic and can be served with your favorite topping. Hummus with Broccoli

Health Note: hummus made with chic peas/olive oil/and lemon are a nice complex carbohydrate- it can be spread on
your favorite vegetable-combining it with broccoli makes a complete protein. Broccoli contains protein as well as calcium.
Kid friendly hot dogs

Health Note: these tasty hot dogs are free of nitrates and MSG-they can be found on www.Dellonutritionals @ “ U.S. wellness beef”. Wellness beef supplies natural hormone free beef and chicken. Peppers with yogurt/dill dressing

Health Note: Peppers are fortified with Vitamin C, and our special dressing is made with Plain Greek yogurt to keep our digestive system healthy with pro-biotic.

Entrée Wild Salmon in parchment paper: from wild pacific found @www.Dellonutritionals.com Click on “organic foods”, “wild pacific salmon.

Health Note: This power house food is an excellent source of protein; high in Omega 3-fatty acids, which may reduce inflammation and plays an important role in “HEART HEALTH”. Salmon also contains a form of b-vitamins. Farmed raised salmon contains food dye-PCB’s and other contaminants As well as antibiotics and other drugs. 1-slice of Wild Salmon Herbamere seasoning Extra virgin olive oil Julienned asparagus Julienned sundried tomato Lemon wedge and juice Capers on top Folded in a piece of Unbleached parchment paper Bake 350-degrees for ½ of Salmon Question: Which fish contain low levels of Mercury? In general small fish contain lower levels, catfish,cod,sole,haddock,lobster,ocean perch,rainbow trout,wild salmon,sardines,shrimp,scallops.

Turkey Sliders wrapped in Boston lettuce
1-lb of dark meat turkey ½ organic baby spinach ½ small onion (optional) Herbamere seasoning 1-tablespoon of organic ketchup Mix in bowl- place turkey meat on a baking pan measuring with an ice cream scooper- Place- olive oil on pan with 2-tablespoons of water to prevent pan from dying out- this will keep slider moist. Bake twenty five minutes and allow to cool, separate boston lettuce, place slider in pouch of lettuce, top with dressing. Dressing- Olive oil Mayonnaise-mixed with organic ketchup- Dress slider wrap in lettuce and enjoy.

Health Note: Dark turkey meat contains CLA which is a fatty acid that helps break down “fat” as well as being cancer fighting. Spinach- contains B6 and folate, as well as iron.. This dish is “kid Friendly”add a pickle and it could be a mock “small mac” and can also be applied to a low- carb meal plan.

Quinoa- Casserole-with black beans and sweet potato. Pronounced (Keen-wa) the super grain

HEALTH NOTE: High in Protein Rich in Vitamin B and calcium Contains more thiamine then chicken liver And usually not an allergen ½ cup of Quinoa washed thoroughly-boil for 15 minutes let sit and dry. ½ black beans boil for two hours- unless you have a pressure cooker. 10-large sweet potato boiled-drained- and let sit until water evaporates. Whip until smooth. Mix black beans with Herbamere seasoning- lime juice and zest 2-table spoons of corn- 1-tablespoon of onion- 2-tablespoons of bell red pepper. Layer Quinoa in Pyrex dish-followed by black beans and sweet potato Bake 15 minutes and serve. This dish is “kid friendly” the sweet potato gives it a sweet taste and allows the black beans to give it texture with a flare of lime zest.

Health Note: The combination of all three foods bring this dish to a new level- it provides a knock out punch of fiber-B-vitamins- complex carbs- as well as high in protein and beta carotenes. It’s a well balanced meal that can satiate a big appetite.

Mock “Lunchables”
We have all seen those packages in the super market where deli meats in a box ready to go for your child’s lunch, or shall we call it “Nitrates To GO. This Mock lunch idea can give your child a fun healthy way to eat. .25 Turkey or chicken breast (Apple gate) hormone free .25 your favorite cheese Cherry tomato 1-Wooden skewer 1-favorite and fun cookie cutter Place a cold cut on flat service- place cookie cutter over it and press down. The extra cold cut can be placed on a skewer and skewed cheery tomato. This is a protein filled lunch with out all the additives. Kid’s luv it!!

Dessert “apple turn over” 6-Oranic apples ½ cup of hemp/flax seed dash of lemon juice cinnamon Place all ingredients in food processor Top with cinnamon This mix can also be placed in a tortilla and be a fun vision of an apple turn over.

Health Note: abundant in omega 3 fatty acids and fiber- rich in vitamin C, as well as the added cinnamon to regulate blood sugar levels, it makes a healthy version of “apple turn over” top with whip cream for an extra treat. Hemp seeds contain all essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary to maintain healthy human life. Rich in omega 3 and 6 and it’s amino profile is close to complete. Contains NO Gluten. Smoothie-blueberries-vanilla yogurt- whey protein A high powered ant-oxidant protein power house drink can be a snack or a meal replacement- Kid’s like this for an after school snack or a dessert.

Health Note: Blue berries are the highest in anti-oxidant levels. Banana Sorbet- 6-banana’s in food processor 1-scoop of Chia seeds place in water for five minute then added to banana’s in food processor. Place mixture in freezer and allow to chill Serve cold with sprinkled coconut on top Health Note: Banana’s are rich in potassium- Chia seeds are a fine source of protein-ALA-fiber-it also contains plenty of anti-oxidants and dates back to the Aztec in pre-Columbian times.

Thank you for joining us and a special thanks to all the SEPTA ladies for making this possible, as well as our contributors who donated such special gifts and prizes. Eat well-live- and peace. Best Maria Dello,CN  

MARIA DELLO,CN
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sponsored by Junior League of Long Island

Junior League of Long Island Tackles Childhood Obesity With Kids in the Kitchen Long Island Students and Families Learn Healthy Lifestyle Habits at Westbury Event Roslyn, N.Y. – March 15, 2010, The Junior League of Long Island (www.jlli.org), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, joined the battle to end childhood obesity on Long Island with Kids in the Kitchen, an educational and fitness-themed event, on Saturday, March 13, 2010. One hundred students at Powells Lane Elementary School in Westbury and their families were given tools and tips to learn how to live a healthy, affordable, active lifestyle. The Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen event addressed the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity on Long Island through interactive, hands-on activities and demonstrations from local nutrition and fitness experts. Incorporating an Olympic theme with opening and closing ceremonies, the kindergarten through sixth grade students of Powells Lane Elementary School enjoyed entertaining instructional sessions by Lucie B’s Jump N’ Fun, Breakthroughs to Fitness, Lilchefs.com, Dr. Michelle from Kids Smiles Dentistry Group, Nutritionist Maria Dello, C.N., and Lizzy Rockwell, author of Good Enough to Eat. “The Junior League has always been about improving the lives of children and our Kids in the Kitchen initiative empowers Long Island children to adopt healthy habits. Educating children is the key to reducing the obesity trend in our nation and its associated health issues such as diabetes and heart disease,” said Deidra Maleno, President of The Junior League of Long Island. “Our wonderful provisional class of new Junior League volunteers worked incredibly hard to make this event such a phenomenal success. Kids in the Kitchen would also not have been possible without the generous donations of time, talents and products from our many local sponsors.” The Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen initiative is supported by The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. and over 200 Junior Leagues nationwide. About the Junior League of Long Island: The Junior League of Long Island is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Established in 1951, the Junior League of Long Island has over 300 members in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Headquartered in the Village of Roslyn, the Junior League of Long Island is affiliated with the Association of Junior Leagues International, an organization of 293 Leagues throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and England. The Junior League of Long Island is designated as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.  

Dello Nutritionals & SEPTA Partner to Support Optimal Health

Photo captions: Maria Dello, center, with SEPTA’s Helen Weitman (left) and Lori Mann (right) join together to promote optimal health.

Manhasset Special Education PTA (SEPTA) and local nutritional expert Maria Dello announce a partnership to support optimal health for parents and children in the community with a regular column for the SEPTA website. The new column, Keeping Our Families Healthy, is the second phase of a community outreach to promote awareness and healthy lifestyles with helpful tips and nutritional facts. The first column, which will focus on parents, appears today on the Manhasset SEPTA website, www.ManhassetSEPTA.org. This article can be accessed for next three weeks. “Nutrition and a healthy lifestyle greatly impacts children with special needs like health impairments or developmental disabilities,” Manhasset SEPTA Co-President Lori Mann stated. “We are delighted to be able to bring this new column to the community, not only for special needs families but for all families in Manhasset,” she added. The debut article will focus on parents, outlining healthy tips and ideas to help mothers and fathers take steps toward better health for themselves while setting a higher standard of health for their loved ones. “We chose to start the health focus with parents,” certified nutritionist Maria Dello noted. “It like the flight attendant announcement that the adult needs to put on the oxygen mask on first before helping the child with theirs—that parents first need to be healthy and strong so they are able to then help their families,” she stated. Ms. Dello also noted that although health is an important priority for all parents, it sometimes gets less attention because parents are exhausted by all the other daily demands. She highlighted that this is an especially challenging issue for parents with special needs family members, as the extra demands of a learning or developmental disability takes even more of the parent’s time and energy each day. Furthermore, many children with disabilities or health impairments have food aversions, food sensitivity and allergies that make proper nutrition even more paramount yet even more difficult to achieve. “It is ironic that one of the most important things for special needs families—proper nutritional support—is often what gets the least amount of attention,” Ms. Dello stated. “My new column is designed to be a fast, informative read for busy parents while outlining easy to do changes to try, allowing parents to take small steps each day that will have a big impact on their overall health,” she added. Dello Certifiied Nutritionals and Manhasset SEPTA are proud to have started this long-term partnership to support special needs families’ health concerns in their daily lives. The Keeping Our Families Healthy column will appear on the Manhasset SEPTA website with a new topic highlighted each month. Upcoming column topics include: Negative impacts on children’s health; Surviving the winter months; Easy changes to make for improving the health of the whole family; and New ideas for cooking for optimal health. The first phase of SEPTA’s partnership with Dello Certified Nutritionals was awareness about plastic drinking bottles with a fundraiser from the sale of stainless steel drinking containers in December 2009. Dello Certified Nutritionals donated 25% of all purchases to Manhasset SEPTA. Log onto www.Dellonutritionals.com or link to Dello Certified Nutritionals to find out more about the hazards of plastic drinking bottles and the fundraiser, or to purchase a stainless steel bottle. Maria Dello is a medical nutritionist who has served the Manhasset community for more than a decade. Affiliated with many leading doctors throughout the North Shore, Ms. Dello serves on the Junior League advisory board,is involved in theKids 'n Kitchen program, and supports the Little Hearts organization for children who have undergone open heart surgery. In addition, she has given health lectures for organizations all across the North Shore including the Manhasset Breast Cancer Coalition, as well as being published in several health magazines and local newspapers. Log onto the website for a summary of Dello Certified Nutritionals’ services, health programs, and dietary support. Manhasset SEPTA is a local chapter of the National PTA supporting Manhasset’s special education population, including teachers, school staff, children up to 21 years old and their families. Through expert presentation, workshops, community programs and local resources, SEPTA provides support for over 500 Manhasset families and more than 800 school staff members. Manhasset SEPTA proudly services the needs of students with disabilities, gifted and talented students, and students receiving academic intervention services. Log onto their website at www.ManhassetSEPTA.org for more information about services and resources including new programs, free presentations and workshops for 2009-10, and free local resources like the special needs parenting section in the Manhasset Public Library. Contact Manhasset SEPTA by email at ManhassetSEPTA@gmail.com, or at Manhasset SEPTA, PO Box 155, Manhasset, NY 11030 for more information or to become a member. 

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