If you're trying to work more vegetables into your diet, green smoothies are one of the easiest ways to do it. Sweet and refreshing, they're nutrition powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, and protective phytochemicals. What I like most about green smoothies, though, is the immediate … [Read more...]
How to Eat 2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day
As you may have noticed, I haven't posted on Veggie Quest in awhile. That's partly because I've been researching a new media project. (More to come on that later!) But, alas, it's mostly due to the fact that I've been off the wagon big time. And when you have a blog focused on healthy eating and … [Read more...]
Review: Gluten Free and Vegan at Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas (Part 1)
Vacations, while rejuvenating, can actually be a little stressful if you're trying to follow a gluten free, vegan diet. Doubly so if you have additional dietary restrictions like I do. (Low fat, soy free, and oat free, just to name a few.) So when Jeff and I vacation, we usually make most of our … [Read more...]
Review: Gluten Free and Vegan at Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas (Part 2)
Five days of food and fun at Sandals Emerald Bay After our busy first day, we spent the rest of our vacation relaxing, playing in the surf, and eating amazing food. Our daily itinerary looked something like this: Walk the beach and watch the sunrise Enjoy a tasty plant-based … [Read more...]
What’s Your Favorite Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Treat?
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Given how much sticking to a low-fat, plant-based diet over the past two months has reduced my breast pain (thank you Dr. Neal Barnard and Foods That Fight Pain), I've been really good about staying the course. That said, for me, St. Patrick's Day always brings to mind a … [Read more...]
Energizing Kale Smoothie with Orange and Pear (Vegan)
Need an energy boost? This kale smoothie with orange and pear is for you. Another creation from my Adventure Cleanse days, this smoothie, bursting with fresh kale, tender spinach, sweet pear and juicy orange will make you feel like a million bucks. Superhero Nutrition I don't know if it's the … [Read more...]
10-Minute Black Bean Taco Recipe (Low Fat, Vegan)
Lately it feels like I have about a dozen plates spinning at once. As always, there's the coursework I'm completing for my registered dietitian certification, freelancing, volunteering, and an exciting new project in the works that I hope to tell you about soon! On top of that (and attempting to … [Read more...]
How to Make Good Habits Stick (Part 2)
(Continued from Part 1) So you're ready to make a healthy change? Taking the plunge and "going public" can make your new habit—and sticking with it—a snap. 5 Ways taking a stand supports the healthy new you 1. Reduced brain strain. During the cleanse, I found that by eliminating the option of … [Read more...]
How to Make Good Habits Stick (Part 1)
Last week I wrapped up Kris Carr's 21 Day Adventure Cleanse! I think I did pretty well (if I don't say so myself), and I got so much more out of it than just a spruced-up diet. In fact, I learned how to make big changes with little effort, and how to make those changes stick. But before I share … [Read more...]
Warning Labels on Sodas: It’s About Time
This past Thursday, California state Senator Bill Monning introduced a bill—the first of its kind in the nation—that would place warning labels on soft drinks and other empty-calorie beverages in California. The aptly named Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Safety Warning Act applies to all sodas and … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.