With palms so sweaty I could barely grip my mouse, on Friday afternoon I submitted my dietetic internship application with a single click. Which means I should be celebrating, right? Instead, honestly, I'm freaking out a little bit. I just sent all of my academic and professional accomplishments … [Read more...]
Lentil and Cauliflower Rice Taco Filling from FatFree Vegan
I'm keeping this short and sweet, because my dietetic internship applications are due in one week! And not only do I have to finish them, but I have to build a "professional portfolio" website, too. Yeah...this is the part where I don't panic. (Right??) On a happier note, thanks to everyone … [Read more...]
85 Pounds and Counting: A Plant-Based Weight Loss Journey
In the Plant-Based 101 series, we've looked at what a plant-based diet actually is, diseases it can help prevent, the truth about protein, its surprising sources, and how to get started on a plant-based diet. In this last and very special post in the series, you'll see the personal side of … [Read more...]
Skinny No-Bake Red Velvet Cookies
Need a quick take-along for a Valentine's party or a treat for that special someone? Look no further than these skinny no-bake red velvet cookies! Not only are they delicious, but as cookies go, they're pretty darned healthy. Not only are they free of added oil, but you can make them with … [Read more...]
How to Eat a Plant Based Diet
Whether you're new to plant-based eating or you're vegan but want to spruce up your health, change can seem intimidating. But given that plant-based diets slash disease risk and contain plenty of plant-powered protein, there's every reason to lean in. Luckily shifting to whole plant foods can be … [Read more...]
7 Healthy Super Bowl Recipes (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I'm a little embarrassed, because this is a Super Bowl post and I haven't watched a football game all season. What can I say? I'm not a football fan. Although some of the quarterbacks do look cute in those little pants. (I'm allowed to say that, because hubby played football in high school and … [Read more...]
21 Vegan Protein Sources
I don't know about you, but I was taught that protein comes from meat. So where do you get your protein on a plant-based diet? Everywhere. Protein is found in every single whole plant food on the planet. That said, some contain more protein than others. Here are the five plant-based food groups, … [Read more...]
The 5-Minute Way to Eat 2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day
Want to see a day packed with lightning-fast vegetables? Read on! This month, I’ll show you how to eat 2 pounds of delicious vegetables in 1 day—with no veggie taking more than 5 minutes of hands-on time to prepare. I've also included 3 easy tips for eating more vegetables with less effort. … [Read more...]
What No One Tells You About Protein
Author’s note: This is part 3 in our 6-week Plant-Based 101 series. Follow the links to read Part 2: 6 Proven Ways a Plant Based Diet Supercharges Your Health or Part 4: 21 Plant-Based Protein Sources. Is it just me, or does it feel like everyone's obsessed with protein? We’ve got … [Read more...]
42-Calorie Almond Milk Hot Chocolate
Having a stressful day? Here's a tasty treat that'll give you a big boost for just 42 little calories. Of course, it involves chocolate. (Was there any question?) Specifically, chocolate in the form of creamy, rich, satisfying almond milk hot cocoa. With an optional kick of coffee if you need … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.