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

The term "plant-based" is hot. I recently attended a sponsored conference in which the term "reducetarian" was introduced. This term describes meat-eaters who are trying to reduce the portions and frequency of meat consumption, and add more plants to their diet. Less Meat, More Plants Full disclosure: I am an omnivore. While I understand the [...] The post Is Plant-Based Food the Real Solution? appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

There is so much misinformation about soy and soy foods. It's been blamed for everything from breast cancer to male feminization. Let's take a quick look. Research on Women There is a lot of research surrounding the health benefits of soy for women. In fact, including soy foods may actually reduce breast cancer risk. This [...] The post The Research on Soy and Soy Foods appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

I am a nutrition advisor to Bayer Crop Science, but the material shared here is evidence-based and all thoughts are my own. Social media has become a black hole of misinformation (and time). This is certainly true when it comes to food information, diets, and nutrition. Your grandmother probably told you to "eat your vegetables" [...] The post Pesticide Residues – Should You Be Worried? appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

Are you managing stress? Years ago I worked for a health management company, in the health education department. We taught group classes about stress management, because we knew stress impacts our physical bodies. A team of us understood that “health” is not ONLY check-ups, or ONLY diet, or ONLY physical fitness - it’s also about [...] The post Heart Month: Are You Managing Stress? appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

Are you at risk for heart disease? You health conditions, lifestyle, age and family history can all increase your risk for heart disease. Some of these risks are out of our control (aging, family history) however other risk factors are manageable. Your health is not always completely in your control. But you can control some [...] The post Are You at Risk for Heart Disease? appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

We are about to embark on the diet industry's favorite month: January. It is hard to believe that the endless cycle of shame, weight loss, weight re-gain, continues to grab people's attention. It's perfectly fine to want to take care of yourself and get back to "normal eating" after a season of overindulgence or disruptive [...] The post How to Embrace Your Best Self through Each Life Cycle appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

If you love mac and cheese or alfredo, you'll love this better-for-you creamy macaroni dish. The secret ingredient is canned pumpkin. A good source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, canned pumpkin is a budget friendly, nutritious item to keep in your pantry. What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are compounds that protect our body from oxidative stress. [...] The post Creamy Macaroni with Pumpkin Sauce appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

Are you looking for delicious ways to add more protein and fiber to your diet? While I don't have a gluten sensitivity, many do. As an ambassador to the National Peanut Board, I occasionally get peanut-y gift sent to me. They was recently send this Peanut Flour Blend and decided to try it in a [...] The post Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more

September ushers in a tighter schedule and you may find yourself stressing over what's for dinner. I love one-dish meals because they are easy to throw together, and minimize clean up. They also reheat well, so make great leftovers. Growing up, my mom cooked a lot of Italian food, (pasta, salads, greens, roasts, potatoes and [...] The post Try Some New Flavors this Fall appeared first on Rust Nutrition Services – Chew The Facts ..read more