SALCC Students Emphasize Healthy Diet In Culinary Competition

Sixteen young aspiring chefs from Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) recently competed in a culinary competition focused on health-conscious diet. The competition was held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, and showcased the rich talents of the emerging culinary students whose friendly rivalry impressed not only the judges, but also themselves. During the competition which focused on meal planning and recipe development, the students were required to design a complete menu incorporating breakfast, snack, main course, and a non-alcoholic beverage using the MyPlate Plan. The meals were tailored for people managing diabetes and hypertension, and emphasized local ingredients to promote sustainability and support local farmers. The MyPlate Plan, which was launched in 2011, shows your food group targets, basically what and how much to eat within your calorie allowance. Your food plan is personalized and based on age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level. The students were separated into three groups and spent about two hours preparing their meals at the on-campus Le Forte Restaurant, following which they presented their dishes to a panel of four judges, all of whom praised the students’ efforts. Mr. Daniel Lee, Chief of the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Saint Lucia, cited the...