Culinary Demos

Fall Into Flavor: Sweetly Spiced Recipes with No Added Sugar

Date: October 8
Time: 2:15 – 3 p.m.
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Expo Hall Expo Theater

Sponsored by FNCE^® Signature Sponsor: Splenda^®

During this culinary demo, attendees will learn how to prepare three delicious fall-flavored recipes that contain no added sugar. Attendees will also learn how to use various low- and no-calorie sweeteners in cooking, baking, and drink-making to help their clients and patients reduce added sugars in their favorite food and drink recipes.

Learning Objectives

Identify low- and no-calorie sweeteners that can be used for cooking, baking, and drink-making.
Describe how to incorporate low- and no-calorie sweeteners into a recipe while maintaining the taste, texture, and appearance of the recipe.
Explain how low- and no-calorie sweeteners can help clients and patients reduce added sugar intake to support their health goals.

Speaker: Annessa Chumbley, RD, LDN

Speaker: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND

Moderator: Holly Moran, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

Joyful Mocktails and Munchies

Date: October 9
Time: 9:30 – 10 a.m.
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Expo Hall Expo Theater

Sponsored by FNCE^® Culinary Demo Sponsor: LaCroix Sparkling Water

Joy Bauer will share clever ways to stay hydrated and offer up some of her favorite indulgent treats. The beverages are booze-free and lower in sugar than typical cocktails and the treat recipes feature nutritious ingredients as their foundation/base. Plus, Joy will be mixing in produce items throughout to make them irresistibly delicious! Attendees will be inspired with novel tricks and clever creations that they can share with clients and patients.

Learning Objectives

Describe the benefits of adequate hydration—and how it relates to temperature regulation, digestion, metabolism, joint functionality and nutrient delivery.
Explain the daily hydration requirements and why the classic 8 glasses per day guideline is not necessarily scientific.
Identify the best hydration sources, including beverages and water-rich foods and creative ways to meet your daily H₂O goals.

Speaker: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN