Heart Healthy presentation

February 3, 2011

Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15. The target

audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the marketing plan

for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today to suggest

a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal cookies. I

explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other cookies. I

thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a snack when I

said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent marketing

person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my presentation.

I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding nutrition

and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the presentation. I am

kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg be

accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be accompanied with

medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am censoring

myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy language

is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for suggestions for this

frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input anyone may

have.

Thank you,

Carol

--

" It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. "

Herman Melville

http://www.carolscasey.com

February 3, 2011

Employees and residents?

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Carol S. Casey wrote:

>

> Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15. The target

> audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the marketing plan

> for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today to suggest

> a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal cookies. I

> explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other cookies. I

> thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a snack when I

> said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent marketing

> person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my presentation.

> I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding

> nutrition

> and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the presentation. I am

> kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg be

> accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be accompanied with

> medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

> accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am censoring

> myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy language

> is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for suggestions for this

> frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

> suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input anyone may

> have.

> Thank you,

> Carol

>

> --

> " It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. "

> Herman Melville

>

> http://www.carolscasey.com

>

February 3, 2011

Also what is the time of day? Just providing " fluid " may be enough.

> Employees and residents?

>

> On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Carol S. Casey wrote:

>

>>

>> Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15. The target

>> audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the marketing plan

>> for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today to

>> suggest

>> a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal cookies. I

>> explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other cookies. I

>> thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a snack when I

>> said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent marketing

>> person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my presentation.

>> I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding

>> nutrition

>> and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the presentation. I am

>> kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg be

>> accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be accompanied

>> with

>> medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

>> accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am censoring

>> myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy language

>> is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for suggestions for this

>> frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

>> suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input anyone

>> may

>> have.

>> Thank you,

>> Carol

>>

>> --

>> " It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. "

>> Herman Melville

>>

>> http://www.carolscasey.com

>>

February 3, 2011

, to residents...thank you for asking so that I may clarify

> Employees and residents?

>

> On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Carol S. Casey <carolscasey@...

> >wrote:

>

> >

> > Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15. The target

> > audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the marketing

> plan

> > for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today to

> suggest

> > a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal cookies.

> I

> > explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other cookies.

> I

> > thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a snack when I

> > said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent

> marketing

> > person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my

> presentation.

> > I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding

> > nutrition

> > and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the presentation. I am

> > kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg be

> > accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be accompanied

> with

> > medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

> > accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am

> censoring

> > myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy

> language

> > is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for suggestions for

> this

> > frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

> > suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input anyone

> may

> > have.

> > Thank you,

> > Carol

> >

> > --

> > " It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. "

> > Herman Melville

> >

> > http://www.carolscasey.com

> >

February 3, 2011

You can provide coffee and tea and then tell them obesity is a big risk

factor for heart disease. Americans eat too much especially when they are

not even hungry. You can keep the " powers to be " happy by giving them a

treat bag of nuts (or a piece of fruit) to eat when they are truly hungry.

Give it to them as they are leaving.

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Carol S. Casey wrote:

>

> , to residents...thank you for asking so that I may clarify

>

> On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Ortiz

<nrord1@...<nrord1%40gmail.com>>

> wrote:

>

> > Employees and residents?

> >

> > On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Carol S. Casey

<carolscasey@...<carolscasey%40gmail.com>

> > >wrote:

> >

> > >

> > > Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15. The

> target

> > > audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the marketing

> > plan

> > > for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today to

> > suggest

> > > a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal

> cookies.

> > I

> > > explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other

> cookies.

> > I

> > > thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a snack when

> I

> > > said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent

> > marketing

> > > person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my

> > presentation.

> > > I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding

> > > nutrition

> > > and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the presentation. I am

> > > kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg be

> > > accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be accompanied

> > with

> > > medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

> > > accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am

> > censoring

> > > myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy

> > language

> > > is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for suggestions for

> > this

> > > frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

> > > suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input anyone

> > may

> > > have.

> > > Thank you,

> > > Carol

> > >

> > > --

> > > " It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. "

> > > Herman Melville

> > >

> > > http://www.carolscasey.com

> > >

February 3, 2011

H2O one of the most important nutrient snacks! Lots of healthy

creative ways to serve water! I love water recipes...LOL!

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 3, 2011, at 3:09 PM, " Carol S. Casey "

wrote:

> , to residents...thank you for asking so that I may clarify

>

> > Employees and residents?

> >

> > On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Carol S. Casey

> <carolscasey@...

> > >wrote:

> >

> > >

> > > Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15.

> The target

> > > audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the

> marketing

> > plan

> > > for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today

> to

> > suggest

> > > a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal

> cookies.

> > I

> > > explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other

> cookies.

> > I

> > > thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a

> snack when I

> > > said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent

> > marketing

> > > person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my

> > presentation.

> > > I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding

> > > nutrition

> > > and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the

> presentation. I am

> > > kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg

> be

> > > accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be

> accompanied

> > with

> > > medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

> > > accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am

> > censoring

> > > myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy

> > language

> > > is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for

> suggestions for

> > this

> > > frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

> > > suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input

> anyone

> > may

> > > have.

> > > Thank you,

> > > Carol

> > >

> > > --

> > > " It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in

> imitation. "

> > > Herman Melville

> > >

> > > http://www.carolscasey.com

> > >

February 3, 2011

Good point, ! I always suggest that seniors eat a healthy snack w

fiber and lean pro q three hours during the day:)

Sent from my iPhone

> Also what is the time of day? Just providing " fluid " may be enough.

>

>> Employees and residents?

>>

>> On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Carol S. Casey

>> wrote:

>>

>>>

>>> Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15. The

>>> target

>>> audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the

>>> marketing plan

>>> for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today to

>>> suggest

>>> a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal

>>> cookies. I

>>> explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other

>>> cookies. I

>>> thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a snack

>>> when I

>>> said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent

>>> marketing

>>> person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my

>>> presentation.

>>> I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding

>>> nutrition

>>> and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the presentation.

>>> I am

>>> kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg be

>>> accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be

>>> accompanied

>>> with

>>> medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

>>> accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am

>>> censoring

>>> myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy

>>> language

>>> is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for suggestions

>>> for this

>>> frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

>>> suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input

>>> anyone

>>> may

>>> have.

>>> Thank you,

>>> Carol

>>>

>>> --

>>> " It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. "

>>> Herman Melville

>>>

>>> http://www.carolscasey.com

>>>

February 3, 2011

I was going to suggest nuts too, simple and proven heart smart.

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/foods/nuts/nutrefs.html

" Overall, the results of most prospective cohort studies suggest that regular

nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in the risk

of death related to CHD. In fact, a recent pooled analysis of four of the U.S.

epidemiological studies mentioned above found those with the highest intake of

nuts (about 5 times per week) had a 35% lower risk of CHD (11) " 11.

Kris-Etherton PM, Hu FB, Ros E, Sabate J. The role of tree nuts and peanuts in

the prevention of coronary heart disease: multiple potential mechanisms. J

Nutr. 2008;138(9):1746S-1751S. (PubMed)).

http://www.almondboard.com/HealthProfessionals/NutritionAndResearch/Pages/Prebio\

tics.aspx

-fiber content aids gut health too. The California Almond Board has a cute

snack tin to reinforce the ounce a day educational message (about 23 almonds/one

ounce fits in the tin, about the size of an Altoids tin. They sent out free

promos a year ago, now they have 3 designs for $2 each)

R Vajda, R.D.

________________________________

To: rd-usa

Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 3:17:17 PM

Subject: Re: Heart Healthy presentation

You can provide coffee and tea and then tell them obesity is a big risk

factor for heart disease. Americans eat too much especially when they are

not even hungry. You can keep the " powers to be " happy by giving them a

treat bag of nuts (or a piece of fruit) to eat when they are truly hungry.

Give it to them as they are leaving.

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Carol S. Casey wrote:

>

> , to residents...thank you for asking so that I may clarify

>

> On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Ortiz

><nrord1@...<nrord1%40gmail.com>>

> wrote:

>

> > Employees and residents?

> >

> > On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Carol S. Casey

><carolscasey@...<carolscasey%40gmail.com>

> > >wrote:

> >

> > >

> > > Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15. The

> target

> > > audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the marketing

> > plan

> > > for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today to

> > suggest

> > > a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal

> cookies.

> > I

> > > explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other

> cookies.

> > I

> > > thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a snack when

> I

> > > said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent

> > marketing

> > > person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my

> > presentation.

> > > I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding

> > > nutrition

> > > and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the presentation. I am

> > > kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg be

> > > accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be accompanied

> > with

> > > medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

> > > accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am

> > censoring

> > > myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy

> > language

> > > is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for suggestions for

> > this

> > > frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

> > > suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input anyone

> > may

> > > have.

> > > Thank you,

> > > Carol

> > >

> > > --

> > > " It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. "

> > > Herman Melville

> > >

> > > http://www.carolscasey.com

> > >

February 3, 2011

I was going to suggest nuts too, simple and proven heart smart.

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/foods/nuts/nutrefs.html

" Overall, the results of most prospective cohort studies suggest that regular

nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in the risk

of death related to CHD. In fact, a recent pooled analysis of four of the U.S.

epidemiological studies mentioned above found those with the highest intake of

nuts (about 5 times per week) had a 35% lower risk of CHD (11) " 11.

Kris-Etherton PM, Hu FB, Ros E, Sabate J. The role of tree nuts and peanuts in

the prevention of coronary heart disease: multiple potential mechanisms. J

Nutr. 2008;138(9):1746S-1751S. (PubMed)).

http://www.almondboard.com/HealthProfessionals/NutritionAndResearch/Pages/Prebio\

tics.aspx

-fiber content aids gut health too. The California Almond Board has a cute

snack tin to reinforce the ounce a day educational message (about 23 almonds/one

ounce fits in the tin, about the size of an Altoids tin. They sent out free

promos a year ago, now they have 3 designs for $2 each)

R Vajda, R.D.

________________________________

To: rd-usa

Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 3:17:17 PM

Subject: Re: Heart Healthy presentation

You can provide coffee and tea and then tell them obesity is a big risk

factor for heart disease. Americans eat too much especially when they are

not even hungry. You can keep the " powers to be " happy by giving them a

treat bag of nuts (or a piece of fruit) to eat when they are truly hungry.

Give it to them as they are leaving.

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Carol S. Casey wrote:

>

> , to residents...thank you for asking so that I may clarify

>

> On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Ortiz

><nrord1@...<nrord1%40gmail.com>>

> wrote:

>

> > Employees and residents?

> >

> > On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Carol S. Casey

><carolscasey@...<carolscasey%40gmail.com>

> > >wrote:

> >

> > >

> > > Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15. The

> target

> > > audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the marketing

> > plan

> > > for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today to

> > suggest

> > > a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal

> cookies.

> > I

> > > explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other

> cookies.

> > I

> > > thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a snack when

> I

> > > said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent

> > marketing

> > > person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my

> > presentation.

> > > I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding

> > > nutrition

> > > and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the presentation. I am

> > > kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg be

> > > accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be accompanied

> > with

> > > medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

> > > accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am

> > censoring

> > > myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy

> > language

> > > is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for suggestions for

> > this

> > > frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

> > > suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input anyone

> > may

> > > have.

> > > Thank you,

> > > Carol

> > >

> > > --

> > > " It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. "

> > > Herman Melville

> > >

> > > http://www.carolscasey.com

> > >

February 3, 2011

I was going to suggest nuts too, simple and proven heart smart.

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/foods/nuts/nutrefs.html

" Overall, the results of most prospective cohort studies suggest that regular

nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in the risk

of death related to CHD. In fact, a recent pooled analysis of four of the U.S.

epidemiological studies mentioned above found those with the highest intake of

nuts (about 5 times per week) had a 35% lower risk of CHD (11) " 11.

Kris-Etherton PM, Hu FB, Ros E, Sabate J. The role of tree nuts and peanuts in

the prevention of coronary heart disease: multiple potential mechanisms. J

Nutr. 2008;138(9):1746S-1751S. (PubMed)).

http://www.almondboard.com/HealthProfessionals/NutritionAndResearch/Pages/Prebio\

tics.aspx

-fiber content aids gut health too. The California Almond Board has a cute

snack tin to reinforce the ounce a day educational message (about 23 almonds/one

ounce fits in the tin, about the size of an Altoids tin. They sent out free

promos a year ago, now they have 3 designs for $2 each)

R Vajda, R.D.

________________________________

To: rd-usa

Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 3:17:17 PM

Subject: Re: Heart Healthy presentation

You can provide coffee and tea and then tell them obesity is a big risk

factor for heart disease. Americans eat too much especially when they are

not even hungry. You can keep the " powers to be " happy by giving them a

treat bag of nuts (or a piece of fruit) to eat when they are truly hungry.

Give it to them as they are leaving.

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Carol S. Casey wrote:

>

> , to residents...thank you for asking so that I may clarify

>

> On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Ortiz

><nrord1@...<nrord1%40gmail.com>>

> wrote:

>

> > Employees and residents?

> >

> > On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Carol S. Casey

><carolscasey@...<carolscasey%40gmail.com>

> > >wrote:

> >

> > >

> > > Alas, I am asked to give a Heart Healthy presentation on 2/15. The

> target

> > > audience is an assisted living facilty. This is part of the marketing

> > plan

> > > for which the facility I am employed. I received a request today to

> > suggest

> > > a heart healthy snack. The question was directed toward oatmeal

> cookies.

> > I

> > > explained that otmeal cookies are no more healthlier than other

> cookies.

> > I

> > > thought I had effectively detoured the concept of bringing a snack when

> I

> > > said I was concerned about allergies. Of course these persistent

> > marketing

> > > person would not give up. She wishes to have a snack with my

> > presentation.

> > > I dislike the concept that because we make presentations regarding

> > > nutrition

> > > and food, it is assumed a snack should accompany the presentation. I am

> > > kicking and screaming with protests. Why should my presentationg be

> > > accompanied with food? Would a physician's presentation be accompanied

> > with

> > > medications? Would a presentation by a respiratory therapist be

> > > accomplanied with a neubulizer treatment? You get my drift. I am

> > censoring

> > > myself severly with the contents of this email. As I type my Navy

> > language

> > > is rapidly running amuck in my brain. I am asking for suggestions for

> > this

> > > frivilous, not really necessary, heart healthy snack. Any and all

> > > suggestions will be entertained and I would appreciate any input anyone

> > may

> > > have.

> > > Thank you,

> > > Carol

> > >

> > > --

> > > " It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. "

> > > Herman Melville

> > >

> > > http://www.carolscasey.com

> > >

February 7, 2011

Don't worry Carol, I filled in all the blankety blanks you've left blipping.

I get so sick and tired of this! It used to be with me that every meeting

announcement, including executive meetings, were followed by " what's for

lunch, Digna? " . Once I started to say bizarre things (pork & beans, bacon,

chocolate covered crickets and the like), it escalated. So I just stopped

answering.

You're in a bit of a quandary dt this is a marketing request by your

employer. What I would do is ask the foodservice department in the ALC what

they do serve and have available, and then use those as samples of snacks

that are available and may be appropriate for the residents there. Use this

reason - if you bring stuff that their own foodservice cannot provide for

any reason, it makes them look back, and you wouldn't want to do that and

make an enemy of the DSS or chef there. So leave it up to them to produce a

variety of snacks then you address how different ones will be better or

worse for their heard. Barring that, bring a bunch of salad and low fat low

sodium salad dressings. That'll teach'em. But they are indeed good for the

heart heatlh.

Seriously tell her posters and literature are much more valuable and durable

but if marketing wants to bring food, to bring it, then give her the list.

Digna

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

Carol S. Casey

Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:06 PM

To: dhcc@...; rd-usa

Subject: Heart Healthy presentation