08/02/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/02/2021 16:01
My favorite thing about back-to-school month is getting back to a routine. Schedules and bedtimes for the win, am I right? As we look ahead to a new school year, we're all working to find our way back to schedules and routines this fall. These are some of my favorite meal planning tips for making this transition and weekday breakfast or lunch as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Most importantly, create a system that will work for your family with foods you enjoy! And remember, a little bit of planning ahead goes a long way.
Get more tips on nutritious snack options and creative ways to maximize leftovers here.
Monica Stewart, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian employed by Tyson Foods, Inc. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a member of the Springdale Coordinated School Health Committee, a member of the Kids Eat Right campaign and was awarded a mini-grant from the Kids Eat Right program to help raise awareness around hunger in her community.
Monica completed both her bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Arkansas. Her master's research focused on food insecure children in Haiti and she has worked closely with OneEgg.org, an organization that helps provide animal protein to impoverished children around the world.
As a registered dietitian for Tyson Foods, Inc., Monica reviews and approves nutrition data for print and verifies nutrient content claims. She creates nutrition facts panels and provides nutrition data to customers. Some of her responsibilities include providing technical expertise in analyzing and interpreting nutrition research, ensuring accuracy of nutrient data of company products and ingredients, and maintaining knowledge of federal regulations and corporate standards for nutrition labeling and product development.