Topic: FAQ


This Week's Q&A (Talking Eggplant & Congestion!) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

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Vegan Burger

Q: Do you have a recipe for eggplant parm?

I don’t do eggplant (we all have our preferences, right?) but you can use eggplant instead of tofu in my tofu parm recipe in HHC (p. 139).

Along those same lines, Pragati recently made “fried green tomatoes” using my recipe for onion rings (HHC p. 176).

Q: What are your thoughts on Shakeology? They have a vegan one now.

A: Total rip-off and waste of money. Eat real …

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This Week's Q&A (Dairy Allergies & Advice) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

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Q: I’m new to the plant-based lifestyle. Any advice or tips would be appreciated. What do you recommend?

A: I can’t recommend ourmeal plans enough — they are perfect for newbies! As for information, there's a wealth of info right here on happyherbivore.com. Click the FAQ tab or Get Started and start reading :) You can also subscribe to our "60 Days to Herbie Happiness" newsletter, which is at the bottom of the page.

Q: My …

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What is pH Balance? (How Alkaline are You?) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

I first heard about "pH balance" when I was a lifeguard at a pool during college — I had no idea pH balance also applied to my own body! That information came to me years later. 

I first heard about pH balance and the body when I was reading Thrive back in 2008. My eyebrows shot up almost immediately and within a few pages, I put the book down, never quite completing that chapter. It was just too daunting. I …

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Saturday Q&A: Talking About Mori-Nu Tofu, Gaining Weight, Portable "Work" Lunches, and Flu Season Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

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Q: I easily drop weight when I eat healthy. Is there any way I can keep my weight consistent without going underweight and without having to change anything in my diet? 

Eat more high-calorie and high-fat foods like nuts, seeds, avocados, whole grains, dried fruits, etc. and make sure you meet your daily caloric needs.

Q: I need to have meals that can be kept in a cooler to eat on the spur of the moment without …

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How to Freeze Foods Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

Before I get to the blog post — last minute news! Rumor has it I'm going to be on Dr. Oz this afternoon, so tune in and see me cook my portobello steaks! 

Now, on to today's business...

I'm always getting a ton of questions about freezing foods and freezing recipes so here are a few tips, but first a confession: 

I don't really freeze anything (outside of ice and veggies/fruits that come frozen). One reason is I never got …

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