Greenletes Podcast

A Plant-Forward Chef Shares Creative Ways To Spice Up Your Cooking, with Jackie Newgent, RDN

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD

Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN, is a plant-forward registered dietitian nutritionist, classically-trained chef, award-winning cookbook author, professional recipe developer, media personality, spokesperson, and food writer. She’s the author of five cookbooks, including her newest, The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook. She is a private plant-based cooking coach and a former healthy cooking instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. We chatted about: 

  • Her definition of "plant forward"
  • Her journey to becoming a chef
  • Whether or not it's difficult to develop a well-balanced meal without animal products
  • Jackie's favorite plant-based proteins
  • Alternatives for dairy and eggs 
  • Creative ways to use plants for anyone who is stuck in a cooking rut
  • Tips for those who find cooking intimidating to help them get started in the kitchen 
  • How to serve a plant-based meal that meat eaters will enjoy

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