ANNOUNCEMENTS    Superfood of the month: LEGUMES	On behalf of Chartwells Dining Services, we WELCOME you to Canisius College for the 2009-2010 year.  We are dedicated to providing you with great food, outstanding service and a wide variety of dining choices.  As your food service provider, we are available to help you with special needs that may arise from time to time.  Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can help.  We welcome your input and suggestions to further improve our services to you. If we are able to assist you in any way, please feel free to contact me or any member of my staff. Wishing you a successful year and many great dining experiences.   John Tychinski Director of Dining Services  Chartwells					Consider This Website Your Guide To All Things FOOD... Everything You Need To Know About Dining Services Is Just A Mouse Click Away You Have Access To: Menus Meal Plan Information Personal Journal Calendar of  Events And Much MORE!
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	This month's Superfood is LEGUMES
Examples of superfoods Blueberries, cranberries, red grapes, pink grapefruit, mangos, mangosteen,papaya, watermelons and tomatoes.  What makes these fruits so super is that they are packed with special nutrients, the phytochemicals mentioned above.	What Are SuperFoods?    PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC BASED EVIDENCE OF HEALTH BENEFITS BEYOND VITAMINS AND MINERALS.     A superfood is a food rich in phytochemicals, which are special chemicals that have beed noted to have disease-fighting properties.  Phytochemicals can reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer, reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, or in some other way contribute to a person being healthier.  When foods are high in these phytochemicals, they may be eaten not only because they taste good, BUT because they are GOOD FOR YOU TOO!					There are a number of superfoods, many of them derived from vegetables or fruit.  Suprisingly, there are a few superfoods that wouldn't be things you normally just sit down and eat alone.  For instance, cocoa is considered a superfood because it contains flavinoids, which have antioxidant properties.  You wouldn't probably eat raw cocoa powder, but it may be nice to know that your chocolate bar may be both anti-aging and delicious.
THE CHARTWELLS PROMISE:  "Nourishing students is not only our business; it is our commitment to the communities in which we serve.  Chartwells is a diverse family of dedicated food and nutrition specialist serving the academic community.  We deliver customized solutions that benefit our partners through innovative programs."
(a mantra for a better life)						In Chartwells: Eat, Learn, Live Is a single-minded commitment to the health and well being of children and students from kindergarten to college. Helping build strong bodies and sharp minds and establishing the foundation for a long, healthier life.
Chartwell's Dining Services understands that our customers satisfaction is the most important aspect of our business. Therefore, we take dining services to another level, nurturing our customer's health, environment, and community.  Nurture Our World is is a program you will see throughout our dining halls and future promotions. You will find that we have a vision to make a significant, positive contribution to the lives of our employees, customers, and all the communities we serve.  Nurture Our World helps you make sensible choices about what you eat. The program features balanced choice foods, available in each of our dining locations, and keeps you informed with monthly nutrition tips to promote a healthy lifestyle.
WHAT IS..... .....BALANCED CHOICES?
This is a component- based program provides a universal nutrition and wellness vision for all locations across North America We consider the importance of unique client needs.  The Balanced Choices program may be adapted to complement existing client/company wellness initiatives Balanced Choices was developed by a task force of dieticians,operators, chefs and marketing communications experts. Balanced Choices Supports Social Responsibility and Sustainable Foods Programs The program is directed by a Registered Dietician to ensure program integrity while keeping it updated to reflect emerging nutrition and wellness trends
COMPONENTS TO THE BALANCED CHOICES PROGRAM
"FOOD CHOICES" MENU ICON SYSTEM informs customers of a variety of menu offerings that meet specific diet & nutrition criteria through colorful graphic labeling. "OUR FOOD PHILOSOPHY' states our commitment to using the most nutritious products obtainable and healthiest cooking methods possible in our kitchens. MONTHLY NUTRIGRAM features the latest tips and trends on balancing diet, nutrition, exercise and whole person wellness. FITNESS & WELLNESS RESOURCES offer a constantly changing variety of interesting, colorful brochures on nutrition and wellness topics. MONTHLY SUPERFOODS CELEBRATION promotes functional foods that provide health benefits beyond standard nutrients in a trendy, fun & educational way! "BEST OF CLASS" TRAINING for our chefs and managers through Framingham State College's online nutrition class for Compass and Johnson & Wales University's Culinary Nutrition Program. ALLIANCES & PARTNERSHIPS  with well-respected associations, organizations & experts. TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS to add exciting visual marketing & interactive educational elements.
HOW IS BALANCED CHOICES DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SIMILAR PROGRAMS?
Training is Key. We are committed to delivering accurate nutrition information about menu choices to our customers.  Chefs and Managers at each locations must complete a 10 hour basic nutrition class, passing all exams with a score of 100% before the program is launched at their location. Additional hands on culinary training is conducted by Regional Chefs and all associates must complete the Balanced Choices program training. We have invested in a full year of extensive recipe development to support our menu icon system.  We understand one program simply cannot "fit all".  Our healthy recipes database contains over 1000 fully analzed selections with an emphasis on flavors from all regions of the US. And finally, Balanced Choices is not merely a slick marketing campaign.  Integration into our client's community culture, health, nutrition and wellness iniatives is our goal.
BALANCED CHOICE ICONS ARE LISTED BELOW:
	Balanced Choice is a program devoted to helping diners make healthier choices.  Meal options that fit into these categories are labeled with a corresponding icon to simplify dining decisions.
	600 calories or less per serving, 30% or less calories from fat per serving Exception: up to 35% calories from fat per serving for select items containing “healthy” (omega-3) fats including some fish, soy items such as tofu, tempeh and seitan and items containing nuts and/or seeds; 80mg or less of cholesterol per serving. Exception: up to 85mg cholesterol per serving for solid poultry entrees; 600mg or less of sodium per serving
	Item contains no meat, fish, poultry, shellfish or products derived from these sources, but may contain dairy or eggs. Vegetarian items may or may not be FIT.
	No meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese or other dairy products or animal by-product (such as honey) may be used. Vegan items may or may not be FIT.
	Item must contain less than 12 grams of carbohydrate per serving.
	Whole grain, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein and healthy fat.
	Dish meets all criteria for sustainable seafood as determined by the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
COMPASS GROUP 360
Everything We're Doing To Meet Our Responsibility As A World Class Company Is Branded Compass 360 Proud to Lead the FoodService Industry With Groundbreaking Policies That Champion Local Farmers & Fair Trade!  By Providing Our Associates and Our Guests With Opportunity For a Healthy Diet and Lifestyle, and Doing the Right Thing In Our Working Lives.  Doing Their Part To Help Save Our Resources, Communities, Environment
COMPASS GROUP'S CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY PLATFORM IS BUILT UPON FOUR TENETS
1     Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle for our guests & associates by focusing on nutrition &  wellness. 2     Encouraging responsible & sustainable practices in our supply chain. 3     Increasing associate participation in communities through our global  "In the Community Program". 4     Conducting ourselves & our business in an ethical & fair manner.
SUSTAINABILITY
One of Chartwells' many sustainability initiatives is Project Green Thumb, in which Chartwells commits to buying Connecticut-grown produce when available. Also, Chartwells exclusively purchases cage-free eggs, and all seafood is purchased in accordance with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch guidelines.
GLOSSARY OF SUSTAINABILITY TERMS
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Sustainable Agriculture is a way of raising food that is healthy for consumers and animals, does not harm the environment, is humane for workers and animals, provides a fair wage to the farmer, and supports and enhances rural communities.				CERTIFIED ORGANIC There are many organizations worldwide that certify produce as being grown in a manner that does not harm the environment and that preserves or improves soil fertility, soil structure, and farm sustainability.
ORGANIC FOOD
Most people are aware that organically grown food is free from exposure to harmful chemicals, but that is only one small part of what organic is about.  A larger part of organic agriculture involves the health of the soil and the ecosystems in which crops and livestock are raised.  Organic agriculture is born from the idea that a healthy environment significantly benefits crops and the health of those consuming them.  In addition, organic practices are also viable in the long term, since they are efficient in their use of resources, and do not damage the environment and local communities lke large scale "chemical agriculture" does.   USDA "100 PERCENT ORGANIC" VERSUS "ORGANIC" Products labeled "organic" must consist of at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients (excluding water and salt).  Any remaining product ingredients must consist of non agricultureal substances approved on the National List or non-organically produced agricultural products that are not commercially available in organic form.  Products meeting the requirements for "100 percent organic" and "organic" may display these terms and the percentage of organic content on their principal display panel. The USDA seal and the seal or mark of involved certifying agents may appear on product packaging and in advertisements.  Foods labeled "100 percent organic" and "organic" cannot be produced using excluded methods, sewage sludge, or ionizing radiation.