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 Eat 2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day
As you may have noticed, I haven't posted on Veggie Quest in awhile. That's partly because I've been researching a new media project. (More to come on that later!) But, alas, it's mostly due to the fact that I've been off the wagon big time. And when … Read More →
Review: Gluten Free and Vegan at Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas (Part 1)
Vacations, while rejuvenating, can actually be a little stressful if you're trying to follow a gluten free, vegan diet. Doubly so if you have additional dietary restrictions like I do. (Low fat, soy free, and oat free, just to name a few.) So when … Read More →
Review: Gluten Free and Vegan at Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas (Part 2)
Five days of food and fun at Sandals Emerald Bay After our busy first day, we spent the rest of our vacation relaxing, playing in the surf, and eating amazing food. Our daily itinerary looked something like this: Walk the beach and watch the … Read More →
What’s Your Favorite Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Treat?
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Given how much sticking to a low-fat, plant-based diet over the past two months has reduced my breast pain (thank you Dr. Neal Barnard and Foods That Fight Pain), I've been really good about staying the course. That said, … Read More →
Energizing Kale Smoothie with Orange and Pear (Vegan)
Need an energy boost? This kale smoothie with orange and pear is for you. Another creation from my Adventure Cleanse days, this smoothie, bursting with fresh kale, tender spinach, sweet pear and juicy orange will make you feel like a million … Read More →
10-Minute Black Bean Taco Recipe (Low Fat, Vegan)
Lately it feels like I have about a dozen plates spinning at once. As always, there's the coursework I'm completing for my registered dietitian certification, freelancing, volunteering, and an exciting new project in the works that I hope to tell you … Read More →
How to Make Good Habits Stick (Part 2)
(Continued from Part 1) So you're ready to make a healthy change? Taking the plunge and "going public" can make your new habit—and sticking with it—a snap. 5 Ways taking a stand supports the healthy new you 1. Reduced brain strain. During the … Read More →
How to Make Good Habits Stick (Part 1)
Last week I wrapped up Kris Carr's 21 Day Adventure Cleanse! I think I did pretty well (if I don't say so myself), and I got so much more out of it than just a spruced-up diet. In fact, I learned how to make big changes with little effort, and how to … Read More →
Warning Labels on Sodas: It’s About Time
This past Thursday, California state Senator Bill Monning introduced a bill—the first of its kind in the nation—that would place warning labels on soft drinks and other empty-calorie beverages in California. The aptly named Sugar-Sweetened … Read More →
Vegetarian Pot Pie (Gluten Free, Soy Free, Low Fat)
I don't know about where you live, but it's been absolutely freezing here this winter! I'm talking about the kind of cold where you layer on thermals, two pairs of socks, a sweater, and a puffer coat and still shiver when you open the door. My tiny … Read More →
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.