4 nutritionally solid pantry picks from Natural Products Expo East 2019

Our resident nutritionist, registered dietitian and content director Jessie Shafer, shares her top nutritionally sound foods for the pantry.

Jessie Shafer, RD, Director of Influence & Health Education

September 23, 2019

Sure, every shopper thinks that they'll find fresh, healthy foods when shopping around the perimeter of the grocery store. But you also know that they'll find a plethora of nutritious foods in those center aisles. From bulk foods like grains and nuts to healthy cereals, canned vegetables, meal starters, nut butters, veggie-loaded sauces and kid-friendly snacks and pouches, the center aisles are bursting with innovation.

When consumers fill their carts with the staples, such as a really good pasta, pasta sauce, bread and other staple baking ingredients, they can rely on these brands to deliver. Brands featured are Cybele's Free to Eat, Otamot Foods, Alvarado St. Bakery and The Real Co.

About the Author

Jessie Shafer, RD

Jessie Shafer, RD

Director of Influence & Health Education, New Hope Network

Jessie Shafer, RD, is New Hope Network's director of influence and health education. In this role, Jessie curates opportunities and appropriate partnerships for New Hope's health and wellness influencer audience, as well as health practitioner and nutrition expert audience. Jessie is a Northwestern University graduate, registered dietitian, and long-time health journalist, having worked for more than 17 years at four major publishing houses on consumer-facing health brands, including Meredith Corporation and August Home Publishing and holding the role of editor-in-chief of Delicious Living for four years. Jessie and her husband relocated from Iowa to Colorado in 2015 where they enjoy riding their bike, hiking in the mountains and being mom to a cute and curious toddler.

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