I don't know about where you live, but it's been absolutely freezing here this winter! I'm talking about the kind of cold where you layer on thermals, two pairs of socks, a sweater, and a puffer coat and still shiver when you open the door. My tiny dog is decidedly unhappy about it, … [Read more...]
Mexican Jicama and Orange Salad (Low fat, Vegan, Low Sodium)
We do a lot of taco nights at my house, but serving a green salad with tacos can become a little ho-hum. So this week, on my jicama kick, I decided to shake things up a bit! Enter the tasty (and healthy) Mexican Jicama and Orange Salad. This combination of crunchy jicama, sweet oranges, red bell … [Read more...]
Jicama Nutrition + 4 Creative Ways to Enjoy Jicama – Happy Hug a Jicama Day!
I'm so excited I can barely stand it! And not just because I made it to Day 6 of Kris Carr's Adventure Cleanse, either, which has actually been easier than I anticipated. Even though I got a cold the day before I started, I seem to be recovering quickly. What's more, my energy level is … [Read more...]
Healthy Honeydew Mango Green Smoothie (Dairy Free, Low Fat, Vegan)
This past Saturday, my mom and I embarked on Kris Carr’s 21 Day Adventure Cleanse. Now I’m not really the “cleanse” type, but Kris’ program is healthy, vegan, and—drum roll—looks like fun! Besides, my well-intentioned new year’s resolutions were beginning to slip. So when my mom suggested we try the … [Read more...]
Cookbook Giveaway Winner & Survey Results
It's the moment you've all been waiting for...the winner of the Great Life Cookbook Giveaway!Drum roll, please: I'd like to congratulate kabira501, whose survey comment was actually left on my Trader Joe's post. Kabira501, be on the lookout for an email from me!Now, per request, on to the survey … [Read more...]
10 Trader Joe’s Time Savers to Pick Up Tonight
Before diving into today's post, I want to thank everyone who's already completed the Veggie Quest "Getting to Know You" Survey. If you haven't, everyone who takes the survey and leaves a comment on the original post will be entered into a drawing to win The Great Life Cookbook! However, time is … [Read more...]
Getting to Know You and Great Life Cookbook Giveaway
Happy new year! I hope your holidays were happy and healthy, and that you're ready for some great new content on Veggie Quest in 2014.But first, I need your help.You see, I love writing Veggie Quest—sharing plant-based recipes, healthy eating tips, and exciting new research to keep you motivated. … [Read more...]
Spinach, Cranberry & Pecan Salad + 4 Ways to Be Good to Yourself Now
Hey there, I've missed you! From wrapping up papers and finals for my registered dietitian coursework to scrambling to pull Christmas together, I haven't had the chance to post on Veggie Quest in far too long. Which makes me blue, because Veggie Quest is a little spot of sunshine for me. (And I hope … [Read more...]
Blueberry Muffin Protein Smoothie—Without Protein Powder!
Thanks to my no-weight-gain strategies, for the first time ever, I didn't go berserk at Thanksgiving. Yeah! Instead, I filled my plate with delicious salad and left space for little portions of the rich stuff, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I focused on the company, and even took a midday break to play … [Read more...]
How to Not Gain 5 Pounds Over Thanksgiving (And Eat More Veggies, Too!)
Do you have the same love-hate relationship with Thanksgiving that I do? I mean, I love spending time with friends and family. I love enjoying a beautiful meal and feeling flush with gratefulness for my many blessings. And I love taking a break from the everyday grind. It's a wonderful reminder … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.