One of the tenets of the Erin Holt Health practice is you can’t skip the basics. Eating a variety of whole foods is a huge piece of this, and home cooking is one of the best ways to achieve a whole foods diet. However, a lot of folks feel overwhelmed when it comes to the kitchen, and many don’t know where to start. Today Erin sits down with Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN, to unpack the barriers to entry when it comes to navigating the kitchen. They give practical advice for one pot dishes, pantry staples, maximizing time, overcoming uncertainty, and enlisting help. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll want to tune in to get some great ideas! Rachel Mistry is a registered dietitian specializing in functional medicine. As a soon-to-be grad of Erin’s Funk’tional Nutrition Academy Practitioner Certification, Rachel is well-aligned with the Erin Holt Health philosophy. With her years of clinical experience working in a prominent functional medicine clinic, we are honored and excited to have her on the team. To Rachel, being healthy is more than just what you eat or how much you exercise. It’s about taking care of yourself, nourishing your body, and having fun while doing it! Rachel’s goal is to show people that building a balanced lifestyle while addressing underlying issues is the first step in disease prevention and management. In this episode: -Introduction to the newest EHH teammate: Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN [1:06] -Premise of this episode: back to basics [3:51] -How Rachel got her start [5:21] -Tackling the “I don’t have time” issue [8:06] -Pro tips for keeping protein handy in the kitchen [14:53] -Overwhelming thoughts that sometimes keep us from cooking [17:29] -Barrier to entry: cooking time [18:55] -Sheet-pan, one-pot meals and Instant Pot meals [20:14] -Removing fear surrounding the kitchen [28:58] -Reducing overwhelm with the ingredient list [30:40] -What to do with leftovers or leftover ingredients? [32:28] -Go-to condiments and sauces [34:10] -Struggling with time in the kitchen? [37:09] -How to deal with all those dishes [39:59] -Asking for help [42:22] -Let’s talk about breakfast [45:34] -Ideas to reignite inspiration [48:23] Resources mentioned: Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNK Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9 The Carb Compatibility Project™ (LAST DAY to sign up!! Cart closes EOD May 3rd) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorship Erin’s Recipe Index https://www.erinholthealth.com/recipes The Defined Dish https://thedefineddish.com/ Apply to work 1:1 with Erin or Rachel! https://www.erinholthealth.com/membership Follow Rachel on Insta https://www.instagram.com/radiatewithrachel/ Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/