Evidence-based information for eating well
“There’s more than one road to healthy eating. My goal is to share news and products with you that will help you live a balanced, healthy, happy life.” ~Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN
AUTHOR AND TRUSTED NUTRITION EXPERT
Are you feeling…
- Confused about what’s healthy and what’s not?
- Worried that you should be excluding food groups to lose maintain your weight?
- Frustrated by the misinformation online about diet, health and wellness?
- Unsure who to trust about diet and nutrition?
Then let’s Chew the Facts®
I cover the latest trends in food and nutrition, including controversial ingredients and food processing.
- Come with me on farm tours to learn where food actually comes from.
- Learn more about controversial ingredients like sugars and saturated fat.
- Understand the science behind food recommendations and the chemistry of food.
- Find easy recipes that will build confidence in the kitchen and help you do more with less.
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Heart Health
DASH Diet
This is for you if you have a family history of heart disease
- The acronym DASH comes from a landmark 1997 clinical trial (a well-controlled human research study) that tested the effects of specific types of food on blood pressure.
- It’s not a “diet” in the weight-loss sense, but rather an eating plan. DASH also can help manage blood sugar, and lower cholesterol.
- It originally was specifically designed for people with high blood pressure or those with a family history of heart disease. However it’s truly for everyone since it’s an evidence based dietary plan that lowers the risk of heart disease and cancer.
EVIDENCE BASED RESOURCES
Books
The Best Heart Health Guide
Rosanne coauthored this book with a cardiologist and a culinary dietitian. Decades of clinical expertise all from one book, it’s what you need to know about heart disease and lifestyle that your doctor didn’t have time to tell you! Create balance in your life and maintain a healthy eating plan with 45 delicious recipes that the whole family can enjoy.
Save Money, Waste Less Food
This book offers loads of tips for making the most of your food budget. Learn more about the problem of food waste, and the steps needed to reduce our environmental footprint (it’s not what you think!). Adopting a zero-waste cooking strategy will likely improve your overall nutrition too. Take the pledge to reduce wasted food!
A Must for Communicators
Written and reviewed by experienced nutrition communicators and educators, this authoritative guide provides the knowledge and skills needed to develop and deliver all types of communication.
Resources for GLP-1 Users
The GLP-1 Kitchen
50+ Protein-packed, fiber-rich recipes for living well on weight loss medications.
This essential guide simplifies nutrition while on weight loss medications, helping you eat well, feel better, and preserve your muscle mass—all while reaching your weight loss goals. Whether you’re experiencing a low appetite or struggling to figure out what to eat, this book offers realistic, effective, and delicious solutions.
Want to collaborate on a writing project? Let’s get started today!
OTHER PRODUCTS
Invest In Your Health
Focus on proper nutrition during weight loss and maintenance
The GLP-1 Kitchen: Snack Guide
Free Guide
The GLP-1 Kitchen: Meal Planning
GLP-1 Friendly 7-Day Meal Plan
Lifestyle Managment
Pre-Diabetes Nutrition Tip Sheet
A Basic Primer
Mindset Makeover
Lifestyle Plan Makeover
Nutrition News
Let Rosanne do the research so you don’t have to
- Rosanne has 40 years of experience in the food and nutrition field
- She’s had experience in nutrition counseling for cardiovascular health, weight management and disease prevention, long term care, and disordered eating
- She’s held adjunct faculty roles at Penn State University and La Roche College nutrition departments
- Rosanne has been hired by multiple food commodities, PR firms, and food and beverage brands as an advisor and influencer
- She’s trusted and respected among her colleagues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are I am risk for heart disease?
What about GMO's in our food?
Nature is full of chemicals. Even the “chemicals” in your food are mostly derived from nature (from either plants or animals).
The progress that’s been made in food technology over my career has fascinated me. Bioengineering food can alter the growth of a crop, improve disease resistance, or modify product quality. It often reduces the need for both pesticides and herbicides in a crop. Modifying crops can also help reduce food waste.
Are soy foods healthy?
Adding soyfoods to your diet may even help reduce wrinkles! They also protect against heart disease, may reduce symptoms of menopause, and help build muscle.
- Protection Against Heart Disease: Despite the many myths about seed oils you may see on your social media feed, soybean oil has been awarded health claims for its potential role in reducing the risk of heart disease. Soybeans provide both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to the diet. Research shows that when saturated fats are replaced with vegetable oils, blood lipid profiles improve.
- A Hot Flash Hero: Just two servings of soy per day (like a cup of soymilk or 1/2 cup of tofu or edamame) provide the amount of isoflavones shown to reduce hot flash frequency and severity.
- Muscle-Building: Studies have shown that individuals engaged in resistance training exercises who consumed soyfoods had strength gains and increases muscle mass, similar to gains seen with animal protein consumption
How can I limit my child's candy intake?
What is meant by the root cause of disease?
The root causes of chronic disease are not a mystery (smoking, poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol use). They are multi-factorial however. In many cases, chronic disease is a product of aging. The burden of chronic disease falls largely to those over 80. Genetics does play a role, and in other cases, there are people at higher risk due to conditions they were born with.
As registered dietitians we are specifically trained to evaluate metabolic markers. In fact most of the clinical aspects of our professional scope of practice focuses on this. Metabolic markers include body weight (body mass index), fasting glucose, insulin, liver enzymes, and lipid profiles. Regular monitoring of these values is an important window into your overall health.