By Ruth Chipps, MS, RDN, CD, Jackson In Action Communications Director
March is National Nutrition Month - a time to celebrate healthy eating and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) are the food and nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists use their nutrition expertise to help individuals make personalized, positive lifestyle changes.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work throughout the community in hospitals, schools, public health clinics, nursing homes, fitness centers, food management, food industry, universities, research private practice and more.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are advocates for advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world.
This month, we also celebrate a favorite vegetable—green beans. This crispy green delight is delicious in our featured recipe - Garlicky Skillet Green Beans. The recipe was featured on WEAU-TV (NBC) on March 10, 2021 - Registered Dietitian Day!
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
Go GREEN with GARLICKY SKILLET GREEN BEANS
NGREDIENTS
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or dark sesame oil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1.5 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
2 Tablespoons water
2 Tablespoons sliced almonds, pine nuts or walnuts.
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oil in a large skillet (11 inch) over medium-high heat. Add red pepper flakes and stir to coat the pepper in the oil.
Add green beans and cook, stirring often until the beans are blistering and browning in areas, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and salt and cook, stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant and browning, about 30 seconds. Add water and immediately cover. Cook covered until the beans are bright green and crisp tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Health Tip: Fruits & Vegetables and Cancer Prevention Prevention: Low fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables (foods that are low in fat and may contain dietary fiber, vitamin A, or vitamin C) may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors.
Disclosure: Hestan Culinary skillet was provided for the taping/photography of this segment.
Harvest of the Month is a partnership between Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services, Black River Memorial Hospital, Together for Jackson County Kids, Ho-Chunk Nation, UW Extension-Jackson County, Lunda Community Center, Boys and Girls Club, Hansen’s IGA, local school districts, The Library and the community
Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, CD is Communications Director for Jackson In Action and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She develops Harvest of the Month recipes & videos and is host of “Harvest of the Month” on WEAU-TV 13 (NBC). More at www.Lahmayer.com
Ruth Chipps, AKA “Fruity Ruty,” wears her special produce-inspired lamp-shade hat at local farmers markets, singing the 5210 Song that she wrote. Watch it here.