Emily Holdorf

MS, RDN

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

Emily Holdorf, MS, RDN is the PBH Social Media Community Manager for IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce, based in Upstate New York. Emily holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition through the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics through SUNY Oneonta. She has been a registered dietitian since 2016, when she started her food and nutrition career within the university foodservice sector. She served as the Campus Dietitian for UNC Charlotte and Colgate University while working with Compass Group USA. Through that role, she promoted health and wellbeing to students, faculty, and staff with sampling events, cooking demonstrations, educational presentations, nutrition counseling, and social media. Emily is passionate about helping guide folks to create their own definition of health and happiness through the power of plants. Outside of work, you can find Emily in the kitchen baking, spending time outdoors, and eating her way through the local restaurant scene.

Instagram

What if I accidentally eat a fruit or veggie sticker?

While you should wash your fruits and vegetables and remove the sticker before enjoying, if you accidentally consume one it likely won’t cause harm. Accordin…

Reclaiming The Plant-Based Lifestyle

When strolling the aisles of your local grocery store, you most likely can’t go more than a few feet without seeing packaging or signage boasting products be…

How can you tell if a kiwi is ripe?

To tell if your kiwifruit is ripe, gently press on the fruit and if it gives a little then it is ripe. If you’d like to quickly ripen your kiwi, place it in…

Is it okay if my 5 A Day is mostly fruit?

With only 1 in 10 Americans eating enough fruits and vegetables the short answer is yes, it is totally okay. We can all do a better job of enjoying more fruits…

Is corn a vegetable or a grain?

Corn is one of those food items that has many different identities based on a few different things. Botanically, corn is a fruit but it is most commonly referr…

Fruits & Vegetables Are Fuel For The Future

The fruit and vegetable industry works tirelessly to increase demand for its healthy products, whether through food assistance programs, schools, corner stores…

Celebrate Life’s Underrated Moments With Fruits & Veggies

The holiday hustle and bustle is over, which means winter can get a little blah. Rather than waiting for the next big holiday or special occasion, let’s embr…

What are the best Thanksgiving side dishes?

For most, the side dishes are the star of the show! From stuffing to sweet potato casserole to mashed potatoes – what’s not to love? While Thanksgiving din…

How can I make crockpot chili healthy?

Chili is a great vehicle for using up what you have on hand. Maybe you have leftover roasted veggies from dinner earlier in the week or some half-used bags of…

How Many Calories Are In An Apple?

One medium apple (3-inch diameter) has approximately 95 calories. (Source: USDA) This may vary based on size and type of apple you’re choosing. Here are…

Every Time You Eat, Have A Plant®

Happy National Fruits & Veggies Month! This year’s theme, Every Time You Eat, Have A Plant®, offers an opportunity to think about how every time we…

Which Fruits & Veggies Are High In Vitamin C?

Fruits and vegetables that contain 12 mg or more vitamin C per reference amount (20% of the Daily Value per reference amount) qualify to carry the label “hig…