By: Wendy H. Weiss, MA, RD
Every year, registered dietitians (RDs) collect for the Meals and Vitamin Convention and Exhibition, higher often called FNCE. This 12 months, the Nationwide Hen Council (NCC) co-sponsored the unique #FNCEFriday social occasion to assist kick off the digital convention. Attendees included 80 influential RDs who shopped for key substances and constructed their very own charcuterie boards on this enjoyable, on-line networking occasion.
With occasion co-host, Robin Plotkin, RD, aka “The Board Mama”, company have been guided by means of the method of constructing an attractive, nutritious and scrumptious charcuterie/“Chick-cuterie” board. Dialogue lined why hen has a lot to supply, together with:
- Hen is a low-fat, nutrient-rich protein with an excellent worth worth.
- Hen affords versatility in pairing with all types of veggies and grains, together with ones typically used for charcuterie boards.
- Hen manufacturing is extra sustainable than ever earlier than, as extra individuals are fed and every hen is raised with much less environmental affect and sources.
After the charcuterie board demo, attendees had the possibility to share their culinary masterpieces and speak about how they used hen in numerous methods. Right here’s an instance of the board I put collectively: