Talking Tacos with Taco Bell Dietitian

If you’ve ever wondered what to order at Taco Bell to ring a bell for both taste and health, then this is the episode for you! Carolyn is talking tacos and so much more with registered dietitian Missy Schaaphok of Taco Bell. From Missy’s culinary path that led her to work at one of the world’s most popular quick serve restaurants to how to make healthier choices when navigating restaurant menus, Carolyn and Missy share tips and taste hacks to add flavor and build good nutrition when dining out. Also, you’ll get a sneak peek of new flavors headed to the Bell! Guest info: Missy Schaaphok, RDN, Registered Dietitian NutritionistDirector of Global Food Innovation, Sustainability and Regulation. Taco Bell BIO:Named an “American Food Hero” by Eating Well Magazine, Missy Schaaphok is the registered dietitian for Taco Bell, where she’s been for nearly 15 years.Global food innovation director and registered dietitian who brings together culinary nutrition science, food & planet regulatory strategy, and strategic leadership to shape the future of food across borders, business units, and brand experiences. With nearly two decades of experience spanning quick-service restaurants, consumer health, and food systems, Missy specializes in turning bold ideas into scalable, compliant, and craveable products. Her background blends R&D know-how withhands-on menu development, global commercialization, and front-line collaboration with supply chain, marketing, and operations teams. Missy launched first-of-their-kind AVA-certified vegetarian menusand sodium reduction strategies as well as sustainable packagingredesigns and clean-label reformulations. What drives me is the intersection where culinary creativity meets nutrition science, where regulation guides innovation, not restricts it, and where the right cross-functional partnerships unlock global impact Links to resources:https://www.tacobell.com/nutrition/info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices