Are you trying to eat more vegetables? You’re in the right place! Once a month I make it my mission to eat at least 2 pounds of vegetables in one day—and share the menu with you. I also tally up the veggies eaten to see if I reached my 2-pound goal. (I've made it every month so far. I think I have a … [Read more...]
Banana Ghosts with Chocolate-Sweet Potato Dip
Are you ready for the spookiest, silliest Halloween treat ever? You're in the right place! Today I'm showing you how to make some hilariously undead banana ghosts and a graveyard of healthy chocolate "mud." Because there's nothing I love more than lighthearted Halloween fun. This is no doubt … [Read more...]
Insomnia: What’s Your Advice?
Hi blog friend, I need your help. I'm struggling with insomnia, and I want your advice on what to do about it. (I know, this isn't about diet or vegetables, but let me tell you—getting enough sleep makes eating healthy about a hundred times easier.) I realized after reading Heather's post on anxiety … [Read more...]
Drool-Worthy: Dinner Party Ideas from Elizabeth’s Gone Raw
Are you ready for some crazy delicious dinner party ideas? Then come take a peek at the incredible six-course dinner Jeff and I enjoyed in celebration of our 10-year anniversary! The twist? The entire anniversary dinner was vegan. And raw. And loaded with inspiration for entertaining—and … [Read more...]
5 Foods that Fight Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way to be aware of breast cancer than to kick its butt? That’s right: While awareness is good, even better is to do what we can to prevent the disease in the first place (or prevent it from coming back). Since I’ve had some shady breast … [Read more...]
Scandalously Good Grits and Greens Casserole
A saucy little romance novel made me do it. Yup, it was a sassy southern read, Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews, that planted the idea of a grits n' greens casserole in my mind. (True confession: I love funny, fluffy romance novels.) Anyhoo, I was just reading along, wondering how the heroine, … [Read more...]
The Simple Diet Switch that Boosts Mood – and Productivity!
Five years ago, I started following a plant-based diet to reduce my risk of breast cancer after a scary biopsy. As I began transitioning to eating plants, though, I noticed a handy side effect: I had more energy. Nothing earth-shattering, mind you. I just felt a little sharper, like I could get … [Read more...]
2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day – September 2015
Want to know what 2 pounds of vegetables a day looks like? You're in the right place! One day per month I make it my mission to eat at least 2 pounds of vegetables—and share exactly what's on the menu with you. … [Read more...]
5-Minute Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Parfait (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Want to eat chocolate chip pumpkin pie for breakfast? (And actually feel good about it?) You're in luck! These pumpkin pie parfaits are fast, easy, and surprisingly healthy. So you can indulge without guilt! Because, let's face it, sometimes a treat is in order. For instance, on birthday … [Read more...]
7 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I don't know about you, but making (and eating) pumpkin treats is one of my favorite parts of fall! After all, pumpkin is versatile, nutritious—and pretty much everyone loves it. (As opposed to, say, broccoli. I don't think Starbucks would have nearly the same success with brocco-lattes.) Since I … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.