Bowls are easy way to get dinner on the table. I recently created this quick lunch using a frozen riced cauliflower veggie bag. If you’re looking for quick and easy ways to get more veggies into your life - frozen veggies for the win! I love rice and probably use it to create a bowl [...] The post Bowls are Your New Go-to Meal appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

This post was sponsored by the American Frozen Food Institute, but the opinions are my own. Frozen Food: Nature's Pause Button Fact: Most Americans are not meeting the dietary guidelines for fruits and vegetables. Frozen food can help make meeting the recommended intake possible (and easier). My latest book encourages consumers to waste less food. [...] The post Farm to Freezer: Frozen Raspberries appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

How often do you enjoy an egg? Eggs are having a moment right now. You might be seeing the "keto crowd" pile eggs onto their plates every morning (often suggesting that other breakfast choices aren't healthy, which is false). Many people are protein-obsessed right now, due to concerns about muscle loss. Whatever your reason for [...] The post The Benefits of Eggs appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

I continue to read headline that demonize processed or ultra-processed foods. I've previously written about this topic, and the NOVA system that attempts to categorize foods by extent of processing. On the surface, "limit processed food" seems like good advice. However there are many processed foods that are nutrient dense. The first that come to [...] The post Foods that Fit appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

What drives consumers to choose certain foods and beverages? The International Food Information Council recently published their survey results on food and health to find out. They surveyed 3,000 Americans ages 18 to 80 years in March of 2024. The survey aimed to analyze what consumer perceptions are about health and nutrition, and how “healthy” [...] The post Stressed out Consumers Rank Taste Tops appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

The summer season of cooking has begun! All projections are showing it's going to be another hot one. Nothing hits like a light and fresh salad that's easy to make, can be made ahead, and eaten for a couple of days. This salad is so versatile, so I classify it as a zero waste recipe, [...] The post Zucchini and Tomato Orzo Salad appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

Screenshot I just returned from Salt Lake City where the annual Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium was held. Here's a quick recap. GLP-1 Meds and You I attended a session about weight management and new concerns and considerations for those on GLP-1 medications. Dr. Su-Nui Escobar spoke about nutrition therapy for patients on GLP-1 [...] The post Conference Recap: Today’s Dietitian 2024 Spring Symposium appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

About 2 and half years ago, a friend of ours gave us a sucker from her banana plant. We planted it in our Southwest Florida backyard, and have enjoyed watching it grow. We just harvested our third bunch of bananas. The "bunches" you buy at the store are actually called "hands". One stalk will produce [...] The post Our Backyard Bananas appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal? This burrito bowl is the answer! I love a one-pan meal! Loaded with protein and fiber, it's satisfying and easy to make. If you are following a DASH Diet, this recipe fits the bill. It's low in sodium, low in saturated fat, and high in fiber and [...] The post Easy Deconstructed Burrito Bowl appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

Many people say they want to know where their food comes from. I have a request. Every time you open your refrigerator or freezer - think about the farmers, pickers, and processors of your food. Be grateful! I recently had the opportunity to tour a local blueberry farm and operation, so let me share a [...] The post Take a Tour on a Berry Farm appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more