Nutrition Expertise
Rachael Derr, RDN
Registered Dietitian · HomeViable
When a HomeViable recipe touches anything that requires real expertise, like allergens, label claims, dietary modifications, or nutrition math, we hand it to Rachael Derr, a Registered Dietitian with more than thirteen years in food service nutrition. At Purple Carrot she leads nutrient and allergen analysis, FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts labeling, and recipe development for one of the country’s largest plant-based meal-kit services. Earlier in her career she ran menu compliance and HACCP procedures across 97 Garden Fresh Restaurants and consulted to chain restaurants nationwide through Healthy Dining Finder, programs whose plates reach millions of people every year.
Food is meant to be enjoyed, and it can also nourish our bodies in incredible ways. Nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Rachael earned her Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Nutrition from San Diego State University and completed her dietetic internship through UC San Diego Health. She works in ESHA Genesis R&D, the gold-standard nutrition analysis software, and stays active in community gardening and accessible-nutrition initiatives across San Diego.
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Articles Rachael Has Reviewed
Recipes and guides Rachael has vetted for nutrition accuracy, allergen and label claims, and dietary guidance. 43 articles and counting.
Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets at Home: Salty-Sweet, Crackly Crunch
35 Bridal Shower Recipes That Look Fancy, Taste Comforting, and Won’t Ruin Your Morning
28 High-Protein Breakfasts That Don’t Involve a Single Egg (Because Sometimes You Just Can’t)
25 Cheap and Delicious $5 Dinners for a Family of Four Everyone Will Love
38 Toddler-Approved Dinners That Don’t Feel Like You’ve Given Up
34 Cheap Chicken Dinners That Don’t Taste Like You’re Budgeting
29 Budget Dinners Under $3 a Serving That Don’t Taste Like “Budget Dinner”
32 Dollar Store Dinner Recipes That Prove Cheap Meals Can Taste Amazing
29 Dutch Oven Dinners for the Nights You Want Comfort (Not a Sink Full of Dishes)
27 Family Friendly Casserole Recipes for Cozy, One-Dish Dinners
29 Easy Dinner Recipes for Two That Feel Homemade and Special
25 Mediterranean Lunch Bowls You’ll Crave All Week
Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe
27 Easy 30g Protein Lunch Ideas for Work That Keep You Full All Afternoon
Big-Pot Energy: 28 Dirt-Cheap Crowd Meals I Actually Rely On
36 Last-Minute Dinners for That “What’s Even in the Fridge?” Moment
27 Actually-Real 20-Minute Family Dinners for Nights That Are Slightly on Fire
34 Weeknight Dinners You Can Pull Off in 15 Minutes (Even If You’re Low-Key Fried)
40 Lazy-But-Livable Dinners for Nights You Can’t Be Bothered
Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps That Hit the Same Sweet-Salty Crunch at Home
40 Memorial Day Recipes That Survive the Car Ride, the Heat, and Your Uncle’s Opinions
31 Healthy Snack Box Ideas That Make Snacking So Much Easier
34 No-Panic Church Potluck Recipes That Actually Feed 20 (and Travel Well)
40 Weeknight Dinners You Can Pull Off in 20 Minutes (Even If Your Brain Is Fried)
39 Weeknight Dinners That Clock in Under 30 Minutes (And Won’t Punish Your Wallet)
The “I Can’t Deal With Dinner” List: 30 Cheap Crockpot Dinners Busy Families Actually Make
Creamy Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole That Disappears Before You Sit Down
One-Pot Chicken Caesar Pasta in a Creamy, Garlicky Sauce
27 Memorial Day Snacks That Disappear Fast (and Don’t Make You Miss the Party)
31 Memorial Day Desserts That Won’t Melt, Smush, or Disappoint a Hungry Backyard
The Crock Pot Pork Roast and Gravy That Makes You Feel Like You’ve Got Your Life Together
27 Must-Try Mediterranean Diet Crockpot Recipes for Healthy Comfort Food
33 Cheap Ground Beef Dinners That Actually Feel Like Dinner (Not a Sad Compromise)
28 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Ideas to Help You Start the Day Healthy
25 Mediterranean Power Bowl Recipe Ideas to Try This Week
31 Cheap Dinners for “I Have No Pantry Staples” Nights (Just a Fridge, a Mood, and a Plan)
35 Memorial Day BBQ Recipes That Smell Like Summer Before You Even Take a Bite
28 Dump-and-Go Dinners for the Nights You Can Barely Keep a Thought in Your Head
30 Dinners New Parents Actually Want (and You’ll Feel Good Bringing)
29 Cookout Side Dishes That Make Memorial Day Feel Like a Proper Party
27 Cheap, Cozy Dinners for Two That Don’t Feel Like You’re Eating “Struggle Meals”
29 Simple Mediterranean Diet Dinner Recipes That Are Fresh, Light, and Filling
The Cracker Barrel-Style Meatloaf That Tastes Like a Road Trip (But Better in Your Own Kitchen)