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.
Sleep: Does Nutrition Make a Difference?
Until about age 45, I slept like a rock at night, and then I started having restless nights that escalated to nights with little to no sleep. So, I decided to research sleep and factors, especially nutrition-related factors, that affect sleep quality and quantity. I want to share some of the factors.
Best. Swim. Ever.
Maybe it was the new goggles. Maybe it was the full night of sleep I finally got the night prior. Maybe it was being properly fueled for the activity.
THAT is what I want to talk about in this post…being properly fueled for activity.
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.”