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.

02/05/2026

Craving comfy food? ✨

Then here’s a 6-ingredient tasty dish for you!

𝗘𝗴𝗴𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀

1 large eggplant, sliced
2 - 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place eggplant slices on a parchment-covered sheet pan. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Place in the oven and cook until browned and softened about 20 - 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and top with ricotta cheese, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Put back in the oven and bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Remove from the oven and enjoy! 🍆 ❤️ 🍆

01/24/2026

It’s lentil soup time! 🥣

There’s nothing better than soup in this frigid weather. (It’s 4 degrees in Chicago now!) 🥶 So let’s get cooking!

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗽
Serves 4

1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
2.5 cups water or broth
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup carrots, coarsely chopped
1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves,coarsely chopped
1 quart water or broth
2 - 3 bay leaves🍃
2 Tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1/4 cup fresh dill (1 Tbsp dried)
4 Tbsp Greek-style plain yogurt

Put lentils and liquid in small pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until liquid is dissolved.

In a large stock pot, add oil, carrots, shallots, and garlic. Saute for a few minutes. Add liquid, bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Add lemon juice, dill and cooked lentils. Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 10
minutes to cook through.

Spoon into bowls and dollop with yogurt. Stir and enjoy!

Stay warm, my friend! 💙

01/18/2026

Hey there — I’ve got to get in on the 2016 trend! 🧚‍♂️

That was a banner year! 🎉 I grew so much professionally and personally. My second book launched, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series, we bought our lake house in Michigan, my kids were pre-teens and Stella, our pet pug, was here! The energy was high and positive vibes were flowing! ✨✨✨

Thanks for the memories! ❤️
#2016

12/25/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 from our family to yours! ✨

We hope it’s filled with lots of love, laughs and of course your favorite foods. Enjoy! 🎄❤️🎄❤️

11/16/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗼𝗺! ❤️

Thanks for giving me a beautiful life and a whole lot of love! The world is brighter with you in it. You make 86 young! We are sending love and hugs from Chicago to New York! We love you! ❤️✨❤️

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? ⭐️

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Telephone

+17735519882

Website

https://linktr.ee/vsrnutrition

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