Charcuterie boards have become very popular and are certainly a fun way to entertain guests – but did you ever think this creative concept might be a solution to healthy eating? Snack trays can be a fun way for kids and adults alike to explore new foods and flavors while making snack time (and even mealtime) less stressful and definitely more playful. This approach to feeding your family - or friends - encourages a healthy relationship with food, can help fill nutrient gaps, and can decrease food waste, too!

Tune in to this episode with Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, to learn about:

· Snacking trends

· Child nutrition insights

· Why some parents are so stressed about feeding their kids

· How a snack tray helps people try new foods

· The “rules” of snack trays (hint: there are none!)

· Practical tips for building a tray

· Tips for a balanced, nutritious tray

· The difference between a snack tray and meal tray

· Considerations for building trays for young children

· Building a healthy relationship with food

· Some seasonal, celebration tray examples

· Recipes to enhance your snack trays

Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/274

Despite the extensive research available, there remains significant confusion amongst consumers regarding the health effects of soy on various population groups. In this episode, we delve into several misconceptions and examine the latest scientific findings on contentious issues including the relationship between soy and breast cancer, the impact of vegetable oils on cardiovascular disease risk, and the role of processed soy products in the diet.

Tune in to this episode with guests Jill Castle, MS, RDN and Karen Collins, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND to learn about:

· Four pervasive myths surrounding soy foods

· Sensational headlines regarding seed oils, breast cancer, hormones and processed foods

· Consumer and health professional insights about each myth

· Current research on each myth

· Practical takeaways and helpful resources for the public and health professionals

Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/273

Pulses are the nutritionally dense, dry edible seeds of legumes including dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. They are high in fiber, folate, potassium and plant protein, and contain several micronutrients such as iron and zinc. While many people may not be familiar with the term “pulses”, chances are they are familiar with the food itself. Nutritious, versatile and affordable, pulses are also a climate-friendly crop. This episode dives into all things pulses with a farmer/agricultural economist and a registered dietitian nutritionist.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

· what pulses are

· what the difference is between pulses and legumes

· why chickpeas are also called garbanzo beans

· current intakes vs. recommended intakes

· the nutritional profile of pulses

· benefits of pulses beyond nutrition

· tips for preparing pulses

· swaps and recipes to try

· what makes pulses a climate-friendly crop

· what benefits farmers experience by incorporating pulse crops into their rotation

· the Coalition for the Advancement of Pulses

· current research, takeaways and infographics

· resources for the public and health professionals

Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/272