A couple months ago the following email from Holli popped up in my inbox:

"Thanks to your helpfulness and cookbooks we wouldn't be where we are today! Almost 9 months in and a combined ~50 lbs down. We both haven't seen these weights or felt this good in around 10-15 years!"

I was amazed!

I also found out that Holli and her hubby weren't the only ones in their family benefiting from a plant-based diet -- both of …

Over the years I've blogged numerous times about getting what you want, especially when it comes to pursuing something you love. (If you want to learn more about how to follow your dreams and live your passion, I cover this in detail in my second minimalist book, Zen Life.)

Since I've already shared my story, I've asked HH intern turned team member, Jamee, to write about how she got the job she wanted through hard work and determination. (If …

This week's meal plan is loaded with exciting new flavors and healthy eats!

Enjoy tastes from around the world with these brand new recipes: Black Bean Tortas (NEW!), Chipotle Pinto Beans & Kale Tostadas (NEW!), Chickpea & Vegetable Tagine (NEW!), and Indonesian Stir-Fry Noodles (NEW!).

Chipotle Pinto Beans & Kale Tostadas

Individual Highlights

• Chipotle Pinto Beans & Kale Tostadas (NEW!)
• Black Bean Tortas (NEW!)
• Balsamic Sweet Potato & Spinach Salad
• Indonesian Stir-Fry Noodles (NEW!)
• Polenta …

Meet our Herbies of the Week: Jill & Gloria!

Earlier this summer, Gloria left this comment on the Happy Herbivore Facebook page:

"My partner and I went vegan March 6th 2013. We educated ourselves with books, documentaries, and articles off the Internet. We came across your 1st cookbook. And now we own all of them. It has helped us with eating healthy and our weight loss. We haven't hit our goal yet but we're closer than ever. We …

I think my crowning achievement on this blog has been the Herbies of the Week series, which I look forward to every Monday!

This series started three years ago (back in 2011) and I'm always in awe, inspired, and touched, when I think about all the different people and their amazing stories, that have been shared here every week.

I've decided to start reaching out to our past Herbies of the Week to see where they are today, a year …