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Leslie-J.-Bonci
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Leslie Bonci

MPH, RD, CSSD

Active Eating Advice

Leslie is the owner of Active Eating Advice, a nutrition consulting company. She also serves as nutrition consultant for the Kansas City Chiefs. She is currently developing programs with chefs and master gardeners that focuses on helping kids and adults cultivate, investigate and appreciate a love for cooking and gardening with Camp Delicious and Root Camp.

Spring Clean Your Food Routine

As we march into springtime we see buds blooming, grass growing, leaves sprouting, less darkness and warmer temperatures. We may be spring cleaning our home, a…

Mushroom, Prune & Walnut Tapenade

Whether we are attending holiday parties or hosting, why not find a way to brighten the day as well as bringing some pizazz to the plate with this festive appe…

Put “PRO-duce” On Your Plate To Make Performance Great

Produce can help meet the need to succeed. Here we go produce, here we go!

Have A Plant® At Training Camp

Produce on the plate, in the bowl or in the glass can help athletes maximize nutrition to optimize performance. 

Lentil, Walnut & Red Pepper Spread

This quick, tasty dip comes together in minutes and is the perfect addition to your party's spread.

Produce & Pasta Is The Perfect Pairing For Sharing

Are you searching for meal ideas that can be prepped with ease that are sure to please? Pasta and produce is a flavor-filled combination that also delivers on…

Produce On Your Plate Makes The Holidays Great

Tis the season for food, friends and fun and let me emphasize food! Cookies, fruit cake, holiday dinners, buffets are part of what makes the season bright, rig…

Let’s Appreciate Those Who Cultivate & Create The Produce On Our Plate

When I think of summer, visions of watermelon, tomatoes, berries, cherries, cucumbers, corn, peppers and peaches make me hungry and happy. For all of us who ha…

De-Stress, Get Rest & Eat Your Best

S-T-R-E-S-S! Good, bad, happy or sad – stress is a part of our lives. Deadlines, family issues, job security, money worries, relationships, and the list goes…

Simple Frittata

The perfect pairing of protein from the eggs and cheese, and lots of veggies makes this a dish that is sure to please. For those of us who are not great at doi…

No Need To Reduce, It’s Time To Boost! Let’s Cheer, Not Fear Fruits & Veggies

When it comes to scare tactics that may prevent you from eating plants, we certainly aren’t here for it! The Environmental Working Group (EWG) published thei…

Why Produce In A Can Should Be Part Of Your Nutrition Plan

Staying safe from the virus and inclement weather is top of mind for many of us right now, yet we want to #nourishtoflourish within our financial, culinary and…

Planting The Seed To Help Your Health Succeed

We are a few weeks into the new year – have your food choices resulted in something to cheer or jeer? So often we bite off more than we can chew in the quest…

The Gift Of Healthy Selfie From The Goodness On Your Shelfie!

One of the most loved components of the holiday season is giving and gifting. We research the perfect gifts, prepare delicious meals and revel in the joy of ho…

Why I Am A Fan Of Produce As Part Of My Thanksgiving Plan

Lets’ talk about ways to enable taste, budget, health and enjoyment by moving fruits and vegetables to the center of your table The Thanksgiving meal is all…

Score With Your S’Mores

Enjoy a special, delicious treat this Halloween without the side of guilt. Everyone will be asking for s'more!

Treats Not Tricks: Healthy Hacks For Halloween Snacks

When you think about Halloween what comes to mind? Sweet treats, right? Sure, Halloween is all about the quest for the goodies, but it is also all about the fa…

Score With Your Pour

Given the fact that only 10% of Americans are eating enough fruits and vegetables, and 75% of Americans do not meet their daily fruit recommendations, I am alw…

Out The Door: Produce On The Plate Helps Your Summer Eating Score!

As the temperature rises so does our desire to beat the heat with what we eat. Capitalizing on foods that showcase versatility, allows us to channel our culina…

Boost Your Mental Health With The Produce On Your Shelf

Many of us are in survive not necessarily thrive mode right now. Uncertainty, anxiety and worry may be dominating our thoughts as we imagine what our new reali…
sustainable eating

Sustainable At The Store, In Your Kitchen & At The Table

Shopping, preparing and eating foods in an environmentally conscious way is good for our self, our wallet and planetary health. Your food choices could center…

Romancing the Plant

Valentine’s Day is all about flowers, chocolate and love, but the entire of month of February is devoted to the heart. Show yourself and those you care about…

Restock Vs Detox

Why not focus on what to do, rather than what not to do when it comes to self-restoration and renewal? I love the idea of add rather than subtract and produce…

#FermentationNation

Growing up, my dad always had a jar of sour dill pickles in the refrigerator. He enjoyed the crunch, and taste and they also put more produce on his plate. The…