Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN

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Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN

Registered Dietitian & Lifestyle Nutritionist, Speaker, Writer and Culinary Consultant

My passion is encouraging busy people to make healthy lifestyle changes with simple and tasty real food nutrition solutions.

11/03/2025

A fun part of my job is working with clients on recipes. I always learn something new….

This weekend it was parfaits and lettuce cups. What I learned you may know already, but thought I’d share. 🌟

Tip 1: Parfaits with berries 🫐 yogurt and granola are best eaten right away. If you need to refrigerate overnight, leave the granola out and add right before eating. (The granola gets soggy and chewy in the fridge!)

Tip 2: Grapes 🍇 and mandarin oranges 🍊are a great addition to turkey lettuce cups. It’s a sweet and savory thing!

Tip 3: To add a little crunch and heat to turkey lettuce cups. sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped peanuts and a drizzle of sriracha. 🔥

I’ll be sure to share the recipes when they are live.

What are you learning in the kitchen today? ⭐️

09/02/2025

Transitions are never easy, but knowing friends and family are there makes such a difference. 🫶🫶🫶

First, we sent Sammie off to and then Grant off to — Yes, our nest 🪹 is empty, but our hearts are full knowing that they are in great places! 💗

Spent a lovely weekend on Long Island with family and got a fun taste of the country in the beautiful Hudson Valley with dear friends.

Life is good. ☀️🌈☀️

08/07/2025

Croatia is magical. I hope to get back there one day! 🇭🇷♥️🇭🇷

07/19/2025

We blinked and 22 years went by! How is that possible? Time flies when you’re in the thick of raising kids, working hard, traveling and oh, of course, having fun! 🤩

Happy anniversary, ! You make loving and living fun! 💗🎉💗🎉💗🎉

07/02/2025

Happy July! 🎉

Do you love SWEETS like I do?!

In the July issue of Connection I write about one of my favorite topics — sugar! 🍭🍬🍭

There’s no getting around the fact that sugar is seductive, enticing and addicting, but there are some smart ways to be savvy about adding sugar into your every day eating.

As a registered dietitian nutritionist who helps people navigate the sweet food world daily, here are some of my tips and tricks:

— Use plain yogurt and sweeten with fresh or frozen fruit and drizzle with honey, maple syrup or agave nectar. 🫐 🍓

— Add berries, cut fruit and/or fruit purees to cereal, cottage cheese and salad dressings. 🍎

— Create your own coffee drinks with milk, your favorite sweetener and a dash of cinnamon, cocoa or nutmeg. ☕️

— Enjoy dates and/or figs as a sweet treat. 💜

— Flavor sparkling water with a twist of lemon, lime or a splash of 100% fruit juice. 🍋 🍋‍🟩

— Craving ice cream, cake or brownies? Enjoy a small amount of the REAL deal. 🍦

A good rule of thumb with sugar is: Downsize, don’t deprive. 🌟

How do you satisfy your sweet tooth? 🦷

See full article in my profile — under my website [click victoriashantaretelny.com >> go to “Media Work”.]

05/28/2025

There’s definitely a sweet sorrow in the air as we
celebrate an amazing 4 years at coupled with a truly rewarding and life-changing experience with . From the exceptional TEAM to the amazing COACHES to the dedicated PARENTS who
make the organization tick, we are beyond grateful. 🌟

We are so proud of you, , and your fabulous crew! 🩷

04/25/2025

Celebrating Earth Month 🌍 with a 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 cooking class with my friends 🧡

Whipped up my Sesame Soy Baked Salmon and Curried Shrimp & Veggie Skillet.

To get find sustainable seafood:
➡️ Check for eco-labels with MSC, ASC and/or BAP certifications on packaging.
➡️ Use seafood guides: Seafoodwatch.org and NOAA FishWatch.
➡️ Buy local and seasonal when possible for lower carbon footprint options.
➡️ Choose the “Catch of the Day” options to eat a variety of seafood.
➡️ Try subscription-based seafood programs like .
➡️ Eat more bivalves: oysters, mussels and clams.
➡️ Savor small fish that are low on the food chain like sardines and anchovies.
➡️ Look for pole-caught, responsibly farmed or wild-caught seafood.

Have any sustainable seafood questions? Send them my way! 🎣

Happy Earth Month! 💚

03/16/2025

Cards, cake, flowers, fabulous family and friends, that’s what I call a fun birthday! It continues to be wonder-filled life. I am so grateful! 🎂🩷🧚‍♂️🎂🩷🧚‍♂️🎂🩷🧚‍♂️

03/12/2025

Who doesn’t love to talk about food and nutrition? I know I do…🍋‍🟩🍇🍋🫐

There’s no one more qualified than a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)! Happy RDN Day to my AMAZING colleagues who make it there mission to share science-based information about nutrition. It’s not only a passion, but requires rigorous study in the field by completing a college degree in Food and Nutrition, a required supervised practice experience, as well as
passing a national exam and staying up-to-date with 75 hours of continuing education hours every five years.

If you are looking for the real deal when it comes to what to eat for your health and well-being, consult an RDN! 🍊🥭

11/18/2024

What a fun 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 celebration for my Mom this weekend! It was such a thrill to ring in this special milestone birthday with the woman who always amazes me with her 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, thirst for 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 and unwavering 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵. You are always in our hearts. Happy 85, Mom! ❤️🧡💛❤️🧡

10/21/2024

It’s a FUN day 🤩 when my friends from stop by to talk food and nutrition! 🥬🫐🥗

Stay tuned for my segment this Saturday, 10/26 for 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 on my “Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods”.

Did you know all plant foods — fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils and whole grains, have MAGICAL anti-inflammatory properties? 🧚‍♂️

Plant foods contain phytonutrients, fiber and important vitamins and minerals that fend off damage to cells, prevent inflammatory disease states like diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.

What are your FAVE plant foods?

10/01/2024

Happy October, friends! 🕷️ 🎃

It was super fun to contribute my favorite kitchen staples to this month’s issue of . 🧡

It was hard to pick just 4️⃣, but here are mine:

🐠 Canned fish - tuna, salmon and sardines are handy protein and omega-3 fat sources to toss over mixed greens, into wraps or on toast. Yum!

🫐 Wild blueberries — I always have a frozen bag in the freezer to put into cereal, yogurt or a smoothie. With double the antioxidants, you can’t go wrong! (💙 )

🌿 Herbs and spices — cumin, paprika and fresh basil. I love making my own curry powder and using fresh herbs in salads, soups and roasted veggies. 🥦

🧀 Cottage cheese — is a go-to protein, calcium and potassium source. I love whisking into eggs, topping with fruit and adding to dips. (❤️ )

Thank you for including me in your lovely article 😘 along with RD friends and colleagues, .confidence.dietitian and .castro.rd ✨

What are your favorite kitchen staples?

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