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…
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More →
6 Proven Ways a Plant Based Diet Supercharges Your Health
Author’s note: This is part 2 in our 6-week Plant-Based 101 series. (See Part 1: What is a Plant Based Diet? and Part 3: What No One Tells You About Protein) Are you thinking of eating a plant-based diet, or do you already eat this way? If so, … Read More →
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.