As seen on Good Morning Washington! Click here to see me demo a day of affordable, tasty food---live on air! Do you want to feed your family healthy, tasty food---on a budget? How about 5-to-9 servings of fruits and veggies a day without taking out a loan? You're in the right place! Inspired … [Read more...]
How to Make Waffle Fries in a Waffle Maker (Low Fat)
Waffle fries without the guilt? Coming right up! I first tried this hack when I was doing a week-long challenge to eat for $4 a day. Potatoes are cheap and healthy, so I was eating a lot of them. But my daily potato was turning into a snooze. That is, until I stumbled upon this idea somewhere on … [Read more...]
Budget Cooking Hack: How to Make Popcorn in a Paper Bag in the Microwave
Our "eating healthy on a shoestring" series continues with one of my favorite "cooking" hacks: making popcorn in a brown paper bag in the microwave! Why make your own brown-bag popcorn? Cheaper: Homemade popcorn saves you money: It's less than one-third of the price of store-bought. Homemade: … [Read more...]
Veggie Chili on the Cheap (Just $0.52!)
Is there anything as comforting as a hearty, piping-hot bowl of chili when the air turns crisp and the leaves change? Um, yes. Extra money in the bank account. Now that's comfort. ;-) Luckily this savory Tex-Mex chili has you covered on both fronts! Plus, since it's fall, simmering a pot of … [Read more...]
39¢ Cinnamon Banana Bread Oatmeal
I love banana bread. I mean, I love it to the point where I could sit down and put away half a loaf without blinking. Maybe more. ;-) However, it's a pain to make, which might actually be a good thing considering how quickly I can make a loaf disappear! Plus you have to wait for it to bake. … [Read more...]
10 Amazingly Cheap Vegan Superfoods to Save You Money
Happy World Vegan Day! To celebrate, we're kicking off a six-part, plant-based-on-a-budget series to save you serious cash. Because we’ve all got bills to pay, holiday shopping is coming up, and let's face it: Saving money feels really good. New series: Slashing your budget with plant-based … [Read more...]
Pretty in Pink: 3 Tips for Cutting Breast Cancer Risk – As Seen on Good Morning Washington
As you may know, I had a close call with breast cancer about five years ago. In fact, it’s one of the reasons I started eating a lower-fat, plant-based diet and went back to school to become a registered dietitian. So when Breast Cancer Awareness Month rolls around each October, and pink ribbons … [Read more...]
Zucchini Pizza Boats – Easy, Yummy, Fun!
Part yummy side dish, part fun activity, these vegan zucchini pizza boats are the perfect way to enjoy late-summer zucchini. I discovered these "boats" from In Sonnet's Kitchen when my fellow Physicians Committee dietitian Karen featured them on Good Morning Washington. They looked so good, I … [Read more...]
I Made It! + Sweet, Savory & Free Cookbook Giveaway
I'm so glad you decided to stop by Veggie Quest, because today we're celebrating! Because after many years, a few setbacks, and some good old-fashioned elbow grease, I finally made it: I'm a registered dietitian (RD)! PARTY TIME!!! :-D Yep, Friday before last, I made it over the last hurdle … [Read more...]
4 Produce Hacks to Save Time in the Kitchen
Hello Good Morning Washington viewers! If this is your first time here, check out these easy recipes and reader favorites like the lazy way to eat 2 pounds of veggies a day. You can also learn about me and the health scare that got me eating (mostly) right. Otherwise, read on for fast fruit and … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.