Did you know that simply sharing a meal with someone can strengthen emotional well-being? Sitting down together—even if the meal is quick or imperfect, creates an important opportunity. As a dietitian, of course I believe that nutrition is important, but not at the...
Sometimes wasting less food can be as easy as opening your fridge, and seeing what needs to be cooked. Fresh veggies and bread products are often the most wasted due to spoilage. Items like fresh leafy greens, summer squash, mushrooms are quickly perishable. Bread can...
Have you ever had leftover white rice after ordering Chinese take-out? I almost always do, because we almost always order an extra order of fried rice to go with our entrees. Today's tip: Use it, don't waste it! What you should know about consumer food waste You may...
It was time for a refresh! Welcome to Rust Nutrition Services, "Where Science and Sensibility Meet at the Table". I hope my new website is user-friendly and brightens your day with easy to use information. There is an abundance of misinformation available on the...
Earlier this year I wrote about Florida's new health initiative. They name the initiative "Healthy Florida First" however the URL is "exposing food toxins" which is suspicious. Their objectives are to "Promote a Clean, Safe and Transparent Food Industry" and to...
The USDA claimed there is a "war on protein" when they released the new Dietary Guidelines. It seems more like a war on science to me. I recently read a post from the Genetic Literacy Project and agree with the commentary in this viewpoint. Federal health and safety...
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are finally here, and it's kind of a mess. I offered a few quotes here, and I have lots of other thoughts. The first thing that stood out to me is that the current Department of Health does not seem to understand...
When you hear "soda bread" you may think about St Patrick's Day, but this twist on a classic Irish soda bread is delicious for the winter holidays. It'll keep for the whole week of festivities (although it's unlikely to last that long), freezes well, and can be made...
Every year during the Halloween holiday you’ll see posts, blogs and news pieces about how to avoid eating candy. The advice can range from offering raisins swapping in organic options, or handing out toothbrushes in place of candy treats. Some parents even offer to...