{"id":191,"date":"2011-01-06T16:46:45","date_gmt":"2011-01-06T21:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/?page_id=191"},"modified":"2025-07-23T11:25:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T15:25:44","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\t\tAbout Lindsay – Founder of The Lean Green Bean\t<\/h2>\n\tHi there! I’m Lindsay Livingston<\/strong>, a Registered Dietitian (RD)<\/strong>, freelance food writer, and busy mom of three living in Columbus, Ohio. I’m also the founder and voice behind The Lean Green Bean<\/strong>, a trusted blog where I share real-life nutrition tips,easy meal prep strategies<\/a><\/strong>, and healthy family recipes<\/a><\/strong> that are both budget-friendly and approachable.\nMy mission? To prove that healthy living doesn’t have to be complicated-or expensive.<\/strong>\nSince launching The Lean Green Bean in 2011, I’ve published hundreds of dietitian-approved recipes<\/a><\/strong>, offered meal planning guides and eBooks<\/strong><\/a>, and connected with a vibrant community of readers who want realistic solutions for feeding their families well.\nWhether you’re a busy parent looking for quick dinner ideas, a fellow RD seeking content inspiration, or someone working to build better habits, you’re in the right place.\n

If you’re interested, you can read more about my journey to becoming an RD<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"491916532_10101062467289116_963638293717736565_n\"\n

\n\t\t\t Professional Background\t<\/h2>\n\tI earned my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and completed my dietetic internship<\/strong><\/a> to become a Registered Dietitian. Over the years, I’ve worked as a freelance nutrition writer, brand ambassador, and recipe developer, collaborating with health-focused companies and creating content featured in major publications.\nMy unique perspective as both a nutrition expert and full-time mom<\/strong> means I understand the challenges of feeding a family-and I test every recipe in my own kitchen, with honest feedback from my kids!\n

\n\t\t\tLife Behind the Blog\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\"IMG_8814\"\n\t\t\t\t\"IMG_0189\"\n\tI wear a lot of hats: I run this blog, care for my three young kids, develop recipes, and share real moments from our family life on Instagram<\/a><\/strong>.\nMy husband and I met our freshman year of college and married in 2008. After overcoming infertility, we now share a joyful home with our children, plus a dog and cat!\nWhen I’m not cooking, writing, or kid-wrangling, I love reading mysteries, baking, and coloring to unwind.\n\t\t\t\t\"492189824_10101062468237216_5459716387909406471_n\"\n

\n\t\t\tMy Food Philosophy\t<\/h3>\n\tHealthy eating should be sustainable<\/strong>, non-restrictive<\/strong>, and rooted in balance-not perfection<\/strong>.\nI believe in:\n