From North Dakota Farm to Culinary Kitchens: Blending Flavor That Fuels Health

How do farm roots, culinary training, and nutrition science come together to shape healthier, and more flavorful, eating habits? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with registered dietitian and culinary expert Amy Myrdal Miller about her journey from a North Dakota farm to professional kitchens and nutrition leadership and how flavor is the bridge to healthier eating.What We CoverHow farm life and early health experiences shaped a nutrition careerFlavor-building techniques used by professional chefsPractical ways to make vegetables easier and more appealingHeart-healthy cooking and simple seasoningsAmy also shares insights from her Cooking à La Heart cookbook and offers practical seasoning tips: using citrus, herbs, and pepper to boost flavor and heart health.Reference: Cooking a la Heart: Book: Cooking à la Heart - Farmer's DaughterConsultingAmy's Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn