After spicing things up last week with hot peppers, this week's Teaching Tuesday won't leave your mouth burning. Yes, I'm talking about bell peppers!

Unlike their tastebud-torching relatives, bell peppers aren't hot (meaning they only have a small amount of capsaicin), which is why they're sometimes called "sweet peppers".

When it comes to taste, many describe green bell peppers as bitter, while yellow, orange and red bell peppers are sweet (red being the sweetest of the bunch).

Some other …

The Virtual Minimalist Declutter Party Challenge was a HUGE success!

Rooms were tackled, drawers were cleaned out, pantries were organized and TONS of items were recycled or donated to charity. It was truly inspiring to see all the pictures that were posted throughout the day! You can check out some of my and fan favorites below (they also include our winners!).

Thank you to everyone who participated! If you were unable to join in on the decluttering fun, I left …

You've got questions...

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 …