With summer officially one day away, it's about that time to bust out the tent and sleeping bags for some camping!

I have a HUGE section in my new book, The Happy Herbivore Guide to Plant-Based Living (also available in Audible format -- and read by me!) dedicated to camping and what foods to bring, but here's a quick rundown on how to survive as a Herbie in the great outdoors!

To start off-- it really depends on what type …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Sarah C!

Back when I had the 100,000 Herbies Giveaway, I received an email from Sarah that showed off her stunning transformation (which included a 24lb weight loss) thanks to a plant-based diet.

I knew right then she would be perfect for the Herbie of the Week series.

Here's Sarah's beautiful story in her own words...

Ever since college, I have struggled with my weight. I was obsessed with new fad diets such …

With new and exciting flavors, this week's meal plan will have you saying "oh my veggies!".

Tamale Burgers (NEW!), American Chop Suey (NEW!), Quinoa Unfried Rice (NEW!), Kung Pao Chickpeas (NEW!, indi) and Kung Pao Chickpea Tacos (NEW!, fam)are just waiting to leave you feeling full and satisfied!

Tamale Burger

Individual Highlights

• Italian Pasta Salad
• Tamale Burgers (NEW!)
• Easy Enchilada Bake
• American Chop Suey (NEW!)
• Quinoa Unfried Rice (NEW!)
• Classic Veggie Wrap
• Kung Pao Chickpeas (NEW!) …

As you know, I've been on a bit of a soul safari these last few months and it's been sooo fun to choose my own adventure again.

Part of that adventure has been working on and writing a new book about my depression (and overcoming it) plus how YOU can live better.

Although I was never a cheerleader in High School, I find I flock to that cheerleader role now. I have that deep desire to help others succeed... which …

It's a cookbook palooooza!

As you may have heard, my good friends, Jane and Ann Esselstyn, are releasing their first cookbook,The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook. (Yep! That'd be Dr. Essy's lovely wife and daughter!).

Dr. T. Colin Campbell's daughter, LeAnne, also released her first cookbook last year, The China Study Cookbook and now she's debuting her second cookbook which includes recipes by yours truly and a number of other great plant-based chefs like Mary McDougall (Dr. …