Easy Air Fryer Vegetables and Snacks

Crispy, fast, and full of flavor — the air fryer makes vegetables and veggie-forward snacks easier than ever. This collection brings together quick sides, healthy bites, and crowd-pleasing appetizers that make the most of your air fryer.

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Vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore nutrition calculations and guidelines for sustainable, low-cost, nutritionally-dense meal plans for supporting optimum health during remote-construction projects. Good for teams from 6 to 50+ people.

https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/sustainable-food-nutrition-calculations/

#SustainableFood #FieldNutrition #TeamMeals #PlantForward #CostEffectiveNutrition #HealthyTeams #FeedTheCrew

🐟➡️🌱 Salmon isn’t the only omega-3 star. Chia seeds, flaxseeds & walnuts pack even more.

Pairing them with spices + nutrients (zinc, B6, healthy fats) boosts conversion to EPA & DHA 💪

Diversity builds resilience—in diets and systems.

#RDNLeadership #PlantForward #Nutrition https://www.realsimple.com/foods-with-more-omega-3s-than-salmon-11784373

🍌 The “banana diet” is back — but no single food is a magic fix.

Bananas = nutrient-rich ✅
Banana-only diet = blood sugar swings, deficiencies, disordered eating ❌

Like in leadership, quick fixes don’t last. Balance + variety do.

#RDNLeadership #Nutrition #PlantForward https://www.verywellhealth.com/banana-diet-11781634

🌱 RDNs Lauren Harris-Pincus & Drew Hemler remind us: beans aren’t just healthy—they’re a systems solution.
✔️ Protein + fiber for satiety
✔️ Affordable for food baskets
✔️ Sustainable for plant-forward menus

Beans belong at the center of #Wellness & #FoodSystems.

#RDNLeadership #PlantForward https://www.eatingwell.com/underrated-ingredient-for-weight-loss-11785958

🌸 Chive blossom vinegar captures a fleeting season in a bottle—vibrant, nourishing, lasting. A reminder that in food (and leadership), timing + preservation turn the moment into something enduring.

#PlantForward #RDNLeadership #FoodSystems https://www.tastingtable.com/1931916/chive-blossom-vinegar/

How To Turn Chive Blossoms Into A Stunning Homemade Vinegar - Tasting Table

Chive blossom vinegar is an easy way to preserve a fleeting herb that's only available in the spring and summer, so you can taste chive blossom all year.

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Heart health 🫀 isn’t just about getting protein—it’s about choosing the right ones.

🌱 Plant-forward proteins protect the heart
🥩 Lean, unprocessed meats in moderation can fit
🍴 Portion + prep matter as much as selection

Every protein choice is a heart health strategy.
#RDN #PlantForward #HeartHealth https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/is-protein-good-for-heart-health/

Heart-Healthy Protein: What You Need to Know

Protein plays a key role in healthy heart function, but not all sources of protein are created equal. Learn how high-quality protein can keep your heart happy.

EverydayHealth.com

🌱 Chia = more fiber.
🌾 Flax = more omega-3s.

Both are shelf-stable, affordable, and easy to add to institutional menus—boosting health outcomes & meeting wellness goals without complexity.

🔗 https://www.health.com/chia-seeds-vs-flaxseeds-11771235

#RDN #FoodSystems #PlantForward

🌱 Plant-based food market to triple by 2035—from $14B to $44B.

💡 For procurement & dining leaders: integrate pea protein + plant-forward menus to meet health, climate & consumer goals.

The how matters more than the if.

🔗 https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/08/01/plant-based-food-market-to-triple-by-2035/

#RDN #PlantForward #FoodSystems #MenuInnovation

Plant-based food market could triple by 2035

The market for plant-based food has seen better days. However, a recent report suggests that its best days could be ahead of it - it could triple by 2035.

FoodNavigator.com

🌶️ Flavor without the fire!

Chefs are creating bold, heat-free salsas using:
🍋 Lime or vinegar for brightness
🔥 Roasted veggies for depth
🌰 Toasted seeds & infused oils for texture

As an RDN, I see this as flavor + inclusivity + nutrition in action.

🔗 https://www.southernliving.com/southern-chef-tip-flavorful-salsa-without-spice-11769737

#CulinaryInnovation #RDNLeadership #PlantForward #InclusiveCooking #FlavorLeadership