Exciting news: Today is the last day of my dietetic internship! Over the past 9 months, I've learned more---and done more---than I ever could have imagined. In fact, I've grown exponentially, both personally and professionally. For sure, the constant pressure helped me build on my strengths: … [Read more...]
Could You Eat Healthy & Vegan for $3.80 a Day? I Did, and Here’s What Happened…
As promised, for 1 week I spent less than $4.13 per person, per day on food for an internship assignment. In fact, I ended up spending just $3.80 per day. (*Throws out shoulder patting self on back*) And I have to say, it went great! Until it didn't. Here's how the week went down... Monday … [Read more...]
Amazing Savings: How to Eat Healthy on $4.13 a Day
If Jeff and I were to get a grade on eating healthy on a budget, we'd get an F-. Seriously. To be fair, we do the healthy eating part fine. But when it comes to savings? Despite the fact that I've written entire posts on saving money at the supermarket, we don't walk the talk. We still shop at … [Read more...]
7 Mind-Blowing Desserts with Hidden Veggies: As Seen on Good Morning Washington!
Welcome, Good Morning Washington viewers and Veggie Quest readers! If you like chocolate, you’re going to love today’s post. Because it’s all about chocolate desserts that are practically healthy. Okay, healthy-ish. ;-) Because they’re made out of vegetables. Yep, vegetables, like sweet … [Read more...]
How to Lose 10 Pounds the Lazy Way
Dieting is the worst. The last time I went on a diet was over a decade ago. I spent weeks eating salads and Lean Cuisines and diet yogurt with bran cereal and hated every minute of it. Sure, my butt looked better, but I was spending all my willpower and patience on eating less. Since I'm not big on … [Read more...]
Honoring Carrie Fisher: 5 Proven Steps to Protect Your Heart
I was shocked to learn that Carrie Fisher, the actress who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars movies, died today from complications of a massive heart attack. She was only 60. Her passing left me feeling empty, like a piece of my childhood was gone. After all, I was just a little … [Read more...]
5 Tips That Helped Me Lose Over 110 Pounds
This week, I'm honored to share a guest post with you written by my first-ever nutrition "client" (guinea pig? ;-) ), Mama Veggie Quest. Since her last post, 85 Pounds and Counting, this all-around-amazing lady has lost 25 more pounds. That puts her total weight loss at over 110 pounds. Go Mom! … [Read more...]
As Seen on Good Morning Washington: Fast and Healthy Halloween Treats
How to Make a Monster Dip Veggie Tray: Click here for a LIVE demo on Good Morning Washington! Hello Good Morning Washington viewers! If this is your first time here, check out these easy recipes and reader favorites like 6 Fast & Easy Ways to Use Pumpkin. You can also learn about me and the … [Read more...]
VNutrition Guest Post: Top 5 Healthy Foods for Fall
This week, I'm delighted to introduce you to Mary Ellen, one of my favorite plant-based bloggers. A woman after my own heart, she shares quick and healthy vegan recipes on her blog, VNutrition. What's more, I'm pretty sure she loves tasty food and nerding out about evidence-based nutrition just as … [Read more...]
6 Fast and Healthy Ways to Use Pumpkin
I may be the only person who feels this way, but fall? Meh. While everyone else is swooning over the crisp air and colorful leaves, I'm getting more crotchety with each minute of daylight we lose. Luckily, there's one thing that redeems the season for me: pumpkin! I mean, what other … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.