Cara Harbstreet

MS, RD

Street Smart Nutrition

Cara is a non-diet registered dietitian and nationally recognized food and nutrition expert. She specializes in intuitive eating and supporting clients in fearlessly creating nourishing meals. Cara appears in local and regional broadcast media and contributes her nutrition expertise in the digital and blogging space. She also makes regular podcast appearances to promote the benefits of a flexible, intuitive eating pattern.

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Make It Easy! Grilling Tips For Spring, Summer & Beyond

Embrace the flavor and ease of grilling! Whether you batch cook for the week ahead or are planning a meal with friends, this is the perfect guide to make meal…

Easy Summer Split Pea Salad

Think split peas are only for soup? Think again! Time to dust off the bag of split peas that’s been sitting in your pantry for longer than you care to admit.…

Skirt Steak Salad With Miso-Ginger Dressing

This quick & easy steak salad recipe features quick-cooking skirt steak, pre-chopped veggies, and a super simple DIY dressing so you can be done in just 20 min…

Ground Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff

This quick & cozy weeknight recipe comes together in 30 minutes or less and is sure to be a newfound go-to!

Green Chile Queso With Blended Chorizo & Mushrooms

Cheesy, spicy and savory queso featuring The Blend™

Enjoy These Elements Of A Balanced Plate

If you want to build better habits around mealtimes and create sustainable changes, skip the quick fixes and use these elements of a balanced plate.

How Mushrooms Fit Into Your Lifestyle

When it comes to mushrooms, there’s ample opportunity to feature them in a wide variety of eating patterns! Let’s take a look at some of the most popular.

Blend More Benefits Into Your Recipes

Some food combos are so familiar it’s hard to think of one without the other. But now there’s a new kid on the block: mushrooms + meat, AKA, The Blend™!

Beef & Broccoli With Mushrooms

It’s ½ mushrooms + ½ beef and 100% delicious!

Spicy Ginger Mushroom Noodles

If you like spicy, savory, saucy bowls of noodles, you’re going to love this one!

Green Chile Queso With Blended Chorizo & Mushrooms

Cheesy, spicy and savory queso featuring The Blend™

Pickle Pairings For Better Burgers

Want to take the classic beef burger to the next level? Create the perfect pickle pairings!

Help Yourself To A Brainful Of Blueberries This Summer

With their slightly tart, simply sweet flavor and beckoning blue color, it’s no secret that blueberries are great for your mouth. But did you know they’re…

Salads That Are Cool

Temps are rising and if you’re like me, cranking up your oven or stove is the last thing you want to do as you’re preparing meals! If you’re craving a me…

Elotes Inspired Mexican Street Corn & Rice Bowls

The flavors in this versatile side dish are inspired by Mexican elotes and use pantry staples, plus it’s ready in just 30 minutes!

How To Make Vegetables Taste Good: Flavor Pairings & Cooking Strategies

How do you make vegetables taste better? Here are some tips for cooking, seasoning, and serving vegetables in a way that brings out their best flavors.

What’s The Power Of Seeing?

Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD reflects on a visit to California’s Salinas Valley where she learned about lettuce food safety.

How can I plan meals for just one or two people?

It’s great that you’re thinking ahead and planning your meals! This can help reduce food waste, in turn saving money. It also saves time. That’s why I ad…

An A-list Power Couple: Beef + Veggies!

I don’t know about you, but when I look at this breakfast quesadilla I see an A-List power couple. I’m talking about beef + veggies!

Meal Prep Snack Ideas: Healthy, No-Cook Options For Busy People

Whether you’re too busy to cook, don’t want to spend lots of time prepping, or simply craving something easy and quick, snacks can be a great lunch idea fo…

Pomegranate Salad

Winter blahs have you craving some fresh color and crunch? This colorful Vegan Pomegranate Salad with Creamy Pom-Honey Mustard Dressing has you covered!

Roasted Carrots with Zesty Grematola

Upgrade your basic roasted carrots with savory spices and this zesty gremolata. It's a good way to use up leftover greens to reduce food waste, too.

Pesto Pasta Salad With Sun Dried Tomatoes

This easy salad can be served hot to cold. Choose your favorite short pasta and a homemade or store-bought pesto sauce. It's ready in no time and works great f…

Red, White and Blue(berry) Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Just in time for weekend grilling! The Fourth of July lasts just one day but this patriotic-themed balsamic pork tenderloin is something you can enjoy all summ…