Both Sides of The Plate
Kirsten Angell, RD, LD, CDCES, fourth generation rancher and registered dietitian, shares the science and the story of production agriculture while motivating farmers and ranchers to live healthy lives.
Before the Plate
Sharing a passion for rural America while connecting with those unfamiliar with production agriculture about the realities, truths, and joys of cattle ranching, beef in the kitchen, and the rural way of life.
The Other Side of the Plate
Empowering farmers and ranchers to implement healthy lifestyle choices that help making living a healthy lifestyle a reality.
Holiday Mental Health—Part III: More Hidden Disorders
We’ve all heard about anxiety, depression, and even bipolar disorder, but not many have heard about executive dysfunction or oppositional defiant disorder. Although not well-known, these two mental health disorders can significantly affect the dynamics of holiday gatherings.
Holiday Mental Health-Part II: ADHD in Adults
Are you dreading holiday gatherings because someone you will be around pushes your buttons but you aren’t just sure as to the reason?
Maybe it’s because they exhibit characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults.
Holiday Mental Health-Part I: The Basics
For many, the holiday season from Thanksgiving to the New Year is the most joyful time of year. Unfortunately, for others, the holidays are quite the opposite.
Farming and Ranching is Tough
According to statistics from the CDC, between 2000 and 2018, rural suicide rates were higher than urban suicide rates, and the difference increased over this time period.
Diary of a Frazzled Female—Part II
Do you often times finding yourself with too much to do and too little time to do it? You aren’t alone!
Diary of a Frazzled Female—Part I
Too much to do and not enough time to do it? You aren’t alone!
Infertility, Menopause, and Transitioning the Family Ranch—THE PERFECT STORM Part III
Decision is made to move back to family ranch with no formal plan but an informal plan to “help out” while expressing interest in preserving the family homestead.
Infertility, Menopause, and Transitioning the Family Ranch—THE PERFECT STORM Part II
Which came first…the chicken or the egg…stressful environmental and situational factors or pre-menopausal hormonal symptoms?
A vicious cycle. One exacerbates the other.
Infertility, Menopause, and Transitioning the Family Ranch—THE PERFECT STORM Part I
After 10 years, why did God lay it on my heart to want to have a baby if He wasn’t going to allow that to happen?
Guilt: A Three-Part Series Part III: Physical Activity-Weakness
A vicious cycle…based on research and personal experience, knowing intentional physical activity helps with physical, mental, and emotional well-being but not making time for it or not making it a priority to fit it in to my daily schedule.
Guilt: A Three-Part Series Part II: Eating Healthy—Not Emotional Eating
To be clear, I am not talking about an issue of emotional eating. I am talking about guilt and frustration resulting from a lack of time, whether perceived or real, to eat healthy.
Guilt: A Three-Part Series Part I: Social Media—One Night Stolen
And then another night stolen…and then a morning stolen…
And then the guilt and frustration set in.
New Year’s Resolutions
Why wait to make a healthy lifestyle change? That’s really what a New Year’s Resolution is, right?
Why not make a change now?
Better yet…why make New Year’s Resolutions at all?
Introducing Kids (and Adults) to Seasonal Winter Foods
When the temperatures drop and the daylight hours are shorter, energy levels can take a big dip, right along with mood. Kids might be less active in the cold, winter months, making it extra important to focus on getting the right nutrition this time of year. Changes in mood, energy, focus, appetite and sleep aren’t uncommon but could be signs of a more serious underlying condition. Healthful food choices can help support your child’s mental health.
Connect with Kirsten for Her Eloquent Writing Skills or Her Dynamic Presentation Services
Kirsten is well versed in public speaking and written dialogue and is ready to join the lineup for your next virtual or in-person event as well as to enlighten your readers.
“I had the pleasure of working with Kirsten as she was a presenter at our 2019 SCAND Conference in Columbia, SC. Her presentation on the role of the registered dietitian nutritionist and agriculture was exactly what was needed to make our members aware that agriculture is part of dietetic practice. She opened the eyes of members on the sustainable role farmers and ranchers are playing in keeping our environment safe. She emphasized the true impact farmers and ranchers have on climate change and how that small percentage is misrepresented in the media. She also demonstrated the need to dietetic professionals to work with rural food providers on their nutritional health and well-being. She was an energetic and great ambassador for farmers and ranchers and their role in maintaining the health and well-being of Americans. I hope someday we can find a way to have her come and present again at one of our future meetings. Her enthusiasm, professionalism and speaking skills is why I highly recommend her as a speaker and as a consultant.”