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.

Ag Influencer and Blogger

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.

Nutritionist

The Other Side of the Plate

Empowering farmers and ranchers to implement healthy lifestyle choices that help making living a healthy lifestyle a reality.

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Cooking with Kids During the Holidays

With special treats and family gatherings, the perfect time to teach your child about cooking and nutrition is during the holidays! Kids not only will get to try the new foods they prepare, but they also will get a big boost to their confidence when they see family and friends enjoying their creations. Most importantly, cooking with your children will promote future health by teaching them about nutrition and how to prepare healthy meals.

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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.

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November is National Diabetes Month

National Diabetes Month is a time when communities across the country team up to bring awareness to diabetes.

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in school-age youth in the United States, affecting about 193,000 youth under 20 years old. That’s why it’s important to help youth develop a plan to manage diabetes.

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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.
— Wanda M. Koszewski, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND 2019 SCAND President Department of Human Nutrition Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC