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Snacking is evolving 🌱✨

2025 trends highlight plant-forward, gut-friendly, and globally inspired options. As an RDN, I’m excited to see wellness and sustainability driving innovation in every bite.

#NutritionMatters #HealthySnacks #PlantForward #RDNsLead #FoodTrends2025 https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a64521933/health-benefits-of-cherries/

8 Health Benefits Of Cherries For Weight Loss, Heart Health, And More

Cherries are packed with antioxidants and other important vitamins and nutrients. Here are the impressive health benefits of cherries you should know about.

Women's Health

N Jay Sorensen Apr 30

Want better digestion, immunity & energy? 🌱
Start with your gut.

Feed your microbiome with:
🥣 Prebiotics – oats, onions, garlic
🦠 Probiotics – yogurt, kimchi, kefir

Balanced nutrition = a healthier you.
#GutHealth #RDNsLead #PlantForward #MicrobiomeMatters #FoodAsMedicine https://fortune.com/well/2025/04/13/gut-healthy-foods-probiotics-prebiotics-fiber-digestion/

5 gut-healthy foods everyone should be eating, according to science

Of the gut-healthy foods to choose from, here are science-backed options to help give your gut microbiome a health boost.

Fortune

N Jay Sorensen Apr 29

Ultra-processed foods dominate U.S. diets—but blaming individuals misses the point. We need systems change: access, education, equity. Let’s build food environments that support real nourishment. 🌱🍽️ #RDNsLead #FoodIsMedicine #UltraProcessed #HealthEquity #PlantForward https://sentientmedia.org/media-obsessed-with-ultra-processed-foods/

The Media Is Obsessed with Ultra-Processed Foods in 2025 — but Coverage Is Missing the Forest for the (Broccoli) Trees

Health coverage continues to mostly overlook climate impact from food.

Sentient

N Jay Sorensen Apr 27

🌿 Curious about the #NordicDiet? As an RDN, I love how it blends science, sustainability & culture. Think whole grains, root veggies, berries & omega-3s—all supporting heart & planet health. 🌍💚

Learn more: https://foodandnutrition.com/faq-unlock-nordic-diet-secret/
#NutritionMatters #PlantForward #HealthyLiving #RDNsLead https://foodandnutrition.com/faq-unlock-nordic-diet-secret/

FAQ: Unlocking the Secrets of the Nordic Diet for Health & Longevity - Food & Nutrition

Discover the health benefits of the Nordic Diet, its impact on heart health, sustainability, and weight management. Learn how to adopt this diet today!

Food & Nutrition

N Jay Sorensen Apr 26

🌿 The RTD beverage market is surging—set to hit $1T by 2032.

As an RDN, I see this as a chance to champion health-focused drinks that go beyond hydration: think kombucha, kefir, and functional waters that nourish and sustain. 💧

#FunctionalBeverages #PlantForward #RDNsLead #HealthTrends https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98145-ready-to-drink-beverages-soon-to-be-a-1t-market

Ready-to-drink beverages soon to be a $1T market

<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">The ready-to-drink (RTD) market keeps reaching new heights. The global market size was valued at $766.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $804.8 billion this year, according to a February report from Fortune Business Insights.</span> </p>

Dairy Foods

N Jay Sorensen Apr 24

🍫🥜 A global shortage of chocolate & pistachios isn’t just a dessert dilemma—it’s a food systems warning. As an RDN, I see this as a call to build climate-smart, nutrition-secure supply chains. Let’s future-proof our food. 🌍💡 #PlantForward #FoodSecurity #RDNsLead #ClimateNutrition

https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/04/22/the-international-dubai-chocolate-pistachio-shortage/

Dubai chocolate craze causes global pistachio shortage and scams

The rave Dubai chocolate trends has sent the confectionery industry and consumers into a spin as they try to cash in on and get a taste of the latest chocolate trend

FoodNavigator.com

N Jay Sorensen Apr 15

🦠 Nourish your gut daily with fiber, prebiotics & probiotics!
Whole grains, garlic, yogurt & fermented foods support digestion, immunity & overall wellness. Small changes = big gut health wins.

#GutHealth #Microbiome #FiberFirst #RDNsLead #PlantForward #NutritionMatters https://www.health.com/foods-for-gut-health-11689997

5 Foods for Better Gut Health and Digestion

Diet influences the gut microbiome. Foods high in fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, and antioxidants can support gut health and digestion.

Health

N Jay Sorensen Apr 13

🌿 Spinach: Nutrient-Dense, Budget-Friendly, Public Health-Aligned 🌿

As an RDN and public health advocate, I see spinach as more than a leafy green—it’s a strategic food for improving health equity. Packed with iron, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K, it supports heart health, gut health, and more.

#NutritionLeadership #RDNsLead #PlantForward #PublicHealthNutrition #FoodEquity #SustainableEating https://www.eatingwell.com/spinach-benefits-11703396

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Spinach Every Day

Can eating spinach regularly improve your health? Learn the health benefits of spinach, its nutrition facts and ways to enjoy this leafy green.

EatingWell

N Jay Sorensen Apr 13

🧀🌱 Hybrid cheese is on the rise—blending dairy with plant-based proteins for a more sustainable, climate-smart option. Great taste, fewer emissions. A win for your plate and the planet. #HybridCheese #SustainableEating #PlantForward #RDNsLead #FoodInnovation https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/04/02/hybrid-cheese-could-dominate-future-food-industry/

Hybrid cheese sales grow as plant-based ‘fails to satisfy’

The hybrid food and beverage market is growing fast as increasing numbers of consumers seek to cut down on their animal-based intake. Now scientists are exploring the concept of healthier hybrid cheeses.

FoodNavigator.com

N Jay Sorensen Apr 12

🌱 Celebrate spring with asparagus!

This seasonal favorite is packed with fiber, folate & antioxidants. As a chef & RDN, I say: snap, slice, or peel—just don’t toss the ends. Use them in stock or purée to reduce waste & boost flavor. 🌿🥣

#Asparagus #SpringProduce #PlantForward #RDNsLead #SustainableEating #FoodIsMedicine https://www.foodandwine.com/how-chefs-trim-asparagus-11706934

We Asked 3 Chefs How They Trim Their Asparagus — No One Had the Same Answer

From snapping to cutting to peeling, what’s the right way to trim the woody ends of asparagus stalks? Here’s how three professional chefs recommend prepping your asparagus.

Food & Wine