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

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."