If you’ve ever wondered what to order at Taco Bell to ring a bell for both
taste and health, then this is the episode for you!

Carolyn is talking tacos and so much more with registered dietitian Missy
Schaaphok of Taco Bell. From Missy’s culinary path that led her to work at
one of the world’s most popular quick serve restaurants to how to make
healthier choices when navigating restaurant menus, Carolyn and Missy
share tips and taste hacks to add flavor and build good nutrition when
dining out. Also, you’ll get a sneak peek of new flavors headed to the Bell!

Guest info:

BIO:
Named an “American Food Hero” by Eating Well Magazine,
Missy Schaaphok is the registered dietitian for Taco Bell, where
she’s been for nearly 15 years.Global food innovation director and registered dietitian who brings together culinary nutrition science, food & planet regulatory strategy, and strategic leadership to shape the future
of food across borders, business units, and brand experiences.

With nearly two decades of experience spanning quick-service
restaurants, consumer health, and food systems, Missy
specializes in turning bold ideas into scalable, compliant, and
craveable products. Her background blends R&D know-how with
hands-on menu development, global commercialization, and
front-line collaboration with supply chain, marketing, and
operations teams.

Missy launched first-of-their-kind AVA-certified vegetarian menus
and sodium reduction strategies as well as sustainable packaging
redesigns and clean-label reformulations.

What drives me is the intersection where culinary creativity
meets nutrition science, where regulation guides innovation, not
restricts it, and where the right cross-functional partnerships unlock global impact

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