How To Boost Your Brainpower: 10 Foods High in Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Have you ever had one of those days where your thinking is sluggish? You had your morning tea or coffee, you got enough sleep, but your brain just isn’t firing on all cylinders. Would you like to have fewer of those days? Or maybe over the past few years you just don’t feel quite as…
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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) … Read More →
9 Months in the Life of a Dietetic Intern
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 … Read More →
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.