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Q: Hey there HH, I have a huge test tomorrow morning and wondered what a good breakfast would be to get my brain in gear... Any suggestions?

A: Have a good dinner, good rest and whole grains -- maybe some kale too! Kale is my brain food! Just make sure to stay away from processed foods and sugar (they'll make you crash) or any foods with really long digest times (like animal foods)... load up on whole …

February is American Heart Health month. As you know, my Father had a heart attack two years ago and his health has been our primary focus ever since.

According to the CDC, 715,000 Americans have a heart attack each year. Heart disease is also the leading cause of death for both men and women --- 1 out of every 4 deaths is from heart disease.

And here's what's really heartbreaking: it's all entirely preventible.

I can't recommend Dr Essy's book, …

Around Thanksgiving I asked Herbies on Facebook to share their experiences with going plant-based (you can read some the responses here).

Erin was one of the many of commenters, and I was blown away by her post:

"I have NEVER felt better. I've lost 37 pounds and I've gone from wearing a (tight fitting) size 8/10 to a size 2! The arthritis in my hips and back has almost nearly diminished--Before, when I was a meat-eater and ate multiple …

Start February off right with this week's meal plan!

Enjoy savory and delicious new additions like the Pasta e Fagioli Soup (NEW!), Spicy Tofu or Bean Stew (NEW!), Cream of Celery Soup (NEW!), and Red Curry Vegetable Soup (NEW!, fam.).

You'll also find guilt-free (and fuss-free) eats like Pumpkin Pancakes (both plans), Soy-Free Mac n' Cheese (ind.) and much more!

Caribbean Bowl

Individual Highlights

• Blueberry Parfait
• Cream of Celery Soup (NEW!)
• Caribbean Bowl
• Spicy …

February is American Heart Health month, which is why this week's Teaching Tuesday is dedicated to hot peppers and their heart health benefits! (Bell peppers will be next week!)

According to multiple studies, capsaicin and capsaicinoids (the substances that give peppers their heat) can improve heart health.

Researchers have found that the spicy substances can: reduce levels of bad cholesterol as well as total levels of cholesterol, reduce the formation of deadly blood clots by increasing the flow of blood …