March is National Nutrition Month!
Sustainability
2023 is the 50th anniversary of National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future”. The focus is on incorporating sustainable practices into the way that we live. Ways in which we can act more sustainably include buying fruits and vegetables that are in season, shopping locally, growing fresh produce and herbs at home, eating more plant-based meals, and purchasing foods without much packaging. Try using reusable bags and tupperware more often than plastic bags. Before grocery shopping, check your fridge and pantry to see what you can use up before buying new food. Using a shopping list will also help prevent any unnecessary purchases and food waste. Buy various forms of food. Frozen, canned, and dried are just as beneficial as fresh. Cooking more meals at home reduces waste from throw away to-go containers. Use leftovers in new fun ways to reduce waste.
Check out these local farmer’s markets starting soon!
Alpharetta Farmer’s Marketdowntown Alpharetta
Roswell Farmer’s Market- Roswell
Presbyterian Church Cumming Farmer’s MarketCumming
Fairgrounds
Suwanee Farmer’s Market- Town Center Park
March 2023, Volume 1, Issue 1
MALLORY MCDANIEL
Why did you become an RD? to teach people that they can still enjoy food but in a healthy way
Favorite food: chips & guacamole
Favorite vacation spot: Hilton Head
Have you ever met anyone famous? Paula Deen and Alex Guarnaschelli
First job? Hostess in high school
Fun fact: I am one in a set of triplets!
Best advice you’ve been given? "Make the day, don't let the day make you."
Meet Your Registered Dietitians
MEAGAN BARRY
Why did you become an RD? I was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease at 14 and gained a significant amount of weight in a year. After I didn’t have any medical staff to support me through a hard time, I knew I wanted to be that person for others.
Favorite food: Peanut butter
Favorite vacation spot: Destin, FL
First job: Started babysitting at 12 years old. Got my first real paycheck as camp counselor, which I did for 10 summers.
What are you reading now? My book club is reading “Dial A for Aunties” by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Do you collect anything? I love to get pressed pennies from wherever I vacation
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SNAPPY TACO SALAD
Ingredients:
2 ears of cooked fresh corn, cut from the cobb - either grill it or boil it
1 cup Black beans - rinsed drained
1 cup, about 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup diced red onion
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
1/2 cup good quality roasted salsa in a jar
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions:
Combine the corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, red pepper in a large salad bowl.
In a small bowl using a fork, whip together the salsa, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper, to create a chunky dressing.
Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat.
Recipe: https://www.bariatriceating.com/blogs/recipes/snappy-tacosalad
Fresh Harvest
Fresh Harvest is an organization that delivers sustainably sourced fresh produce, meat, eggs, dairy, and vegetarian proteins right to your door! It’s a great way to
Georgia Organics
Georgia Organics supports sustainable farming practices. Check out their Good Food Guide and get connected with local farmers.
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