Eat Blog Talk 451: How to Make Recipes More Nutrient Dense - Tips From a Registered Dietitian with Wan Na Chun
In episode 451, Megan chats to Wan Na Chun about how we can develop more nutrient dense recipes, giving our readers healthier options without specific diet talk.
Wan Na Chun is a registered dietitian and personal trainer. Her blog, One Pot Wellness, is focused on prioritizing self-care through nutrition, physical health, and mental health for the busy working professional. In this episode, you'll learn more about adding nutrient dense ingredients to your recipes as well as other important aspects to consider when developing healthier meals for your blog.
- Why is it important to create more nutrient forward recipes?
- What to consider when using words such as 'healthy' and 'unhealthy'.
- Make recipes more nutrient-dense by using easy swaps, for example coconut sugar or dried fruits for a natural sweetener or oat flour instead of refined flour.
- Add cultural recipes (e.g. Mediterranean, Indian, Japanese) that focus on nutrient density such as fiber, olive oil, omega 3s.
- Should you claim cultural recipes are 'authentic' and how can you rephrase it?
- Add valuable nutrient information in your blog posts by cross-referencing scientific articles.
- Fact-check with a qualified health professional, such as a registered dietitian, if you make any qualified claims (e.g. low-carb, vegan, gluten-free).
- Do it scared - if you're comfortable in what you're doing, you're not growing.
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