The Thursday before last, my mom and I got a call that my Papaw was in the hospital. He'd developed severe pneumonia, and it didn't look like he was going to make it. We drove to Kentucky to be with him and the rest of the family. Then, after a few days in the local hospital, he was flown by … [Read more...]
10 Oil-Free Vegan Potluck Recipes Omnivores Will Love
Do you stress over what to bring to a potluck with omnivores? I sure do. Even though I'm a food blogger who knows a thing or two about healthy cooking, I'm still nervous about bringing oil-free, plant-based food to parties. I mean, it's hard to compare quinoa salad with cheesy lasagna and stuffed … [Read more...]
How to Clean Your Fridge
Lately, all I want to do is clean. To the point of letting other important things in my life go, like, you know...friendships. And sleep. (I'm still showering, though. You're welcome, Jeff!) Maybe it's been the stress of waiting to hear whether I'd been "matched" to a dietetic internship program … [Read more...]
1 Day. 2 Pounds of Vegetables. 3 Easy Plant-Based Recipes!
If you’re trying to work in more veggies, you’re going to love this month’s 1-day, 2-pounds-of-vegetables post! As always, you’ll get tasty tips for working veggies into your menu. However, you’ll also find 3 delicious whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) recipes from around the web. Each is fast and … [Read more...]
30 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Eat More Vegetables
You're trying to eat more vegetables. I'm trying to eat more vegetables (especially since I have a 2-pound day coming up). And frankly, we could all use easy ideas for working more veggies into our day. … [Read more...]
Healthy Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs
As a kid, I remember being giddy with anticipation every Easter morning. Because I knew the "Easter Bunny" (thanks, Mom!) had left me a basket with two of my favorite things: stuffed animals and chocolate. This, of course, made Easter even better than … [Read more...]
7 Funny Old-School Nutrition Tips
Need a laugh? Then you'll love these 7 ridiculously terrible pieces of nutrition advice from the days of yore. Ripped from the pages of thrillers like What Shall I Eat: A Housewife's Guide and a WWII-era nutrition pamphlet, these nuggets of "wisdom" are decidedly bad for you---but they're … [Read more...]
7 Easy Ways to Work Movement Into Your Day
Do you spend way too much sitting time at your desk? I know I do! Since "sitting is the new smoking," I'm always looking for ways to work in more movement. So I was delighted to read my blogger friend Jebbica's post 8 Ways to Get More Steps if You Have a Desk Job. Not only was her article full of … [Read more...]
2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day + 3 Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes
Are you trying to eat more vegetables? Me too! So once a month, I challenge myself to eat 2 pounds of vegetables in 1 day. And this month's theme is sweet potatoes. That's mostly because I love them, but it's also in honor of Cook a Sweet Potato Day, celebrated every year on February 22nd. In … [Read more...]
Peanut and Sweet Potato Stew
Need an oil-free, plant-based entree that both vegans and omnivores will love? You got it! This peanut and sweet potato stew is rich and filling, has only 1 gram of fat per serving, and makes a hearty meatless meal when paired with millet or cornbread. In fact, I've been making this stew for … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.