2025 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 23-25, 2025 | Seattle, WA
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Cara Harbstreet
Street Smart Nutrition
Bio:
Cara Harbstreet, MS RD LD is a registered dietitian and nutrition communications consultant working at the intersection of personal, public, and planetary health. She is the owner of Street Smart Nutrition, a popular platform that empowers home cooks through nourishing, accessible, and delicious recipes. As a seasoned content creator, Cara blends evidence-based nutrition science with practical tips to make nutrition approachable and appetizing. Her approachable style and dedication to reducing food-related stress have made her a trusted voice in the nutrition community, inspiring countless individuals to make more informed choices.
Cara obtained a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics & Nutrition from Southeast Missouri State University before completing her Dietetic Internship and Master of Science in Dietetics & Nutrition at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is currently completing a Master of Professional Studies degree in Sustainable Food Systems through the Culinary Institute of America.
Schedule
Tuesday, June 24
1:30pm - 2:30pm
[Breakout Session II] Wellness on Your Plate: The Intersection of Diet, Health, and Waste
What we eat—and what we don’t—is inextricably linked to our health and the health of our planet. Changing how we eat to be more mindful of our health can also combat food waste; think about balanced portion sizes or plant-forward diets with less wasted meat. This session features experts across the public health spectrum discussing how we can mobilize nutritional guidance, policy solutions, and product innovation to impact both public health and food waste reduction.