This Week's Q&A: Liquid Smoke Brands, Quinoa Allergy, The Vegetarian Myth, Peer Pressure, Supplements, and Meal Replacements Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

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Q: What brand of liquid smoke do you use? 

I've used a number of different brands. I generally buy whatever is available to me. I've used Colgin's liquid smokes (they have different "flavors") and Wright's, plus others I can't recall. Any supermarket should have it.


Q: I'm allergic to quinoa. Any suggestions?

It would depend on the recipe. If the quinoa isn't being used *in* something (say, *in* a bean burger recipe — like these burgers …

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How to Make Fat-Free Crunchy Taco Shells and Mini Taco Bowls from Corn Tortillas Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Popular Advice Video

Happy Nat'l Taco Day! 

Mexican food was one of those things I found a deep love for much later in life. Growing up, I didn't eat a lot of Mexican cuisine, except for bean burritos at Taco Bell during high school. (All the cool kids skipped their lunch hour to go to Taco Bell, didn't you know ;) lol).

I'm pretty sure I never had chips and salsa, guacamole, or fajitas until I met my husband in college. (Scott loves …

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Herbie of the Week: Elizabeth (She lost 100 lbs!) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies

Back in May, Elizabeth replied to one of my newsletters with this email and before-and-after picture (below). My jaw dropped to the floor! 

"Hi Lindsay, I just wanted to briefly share my one year before and after pictures. One day last year, my 2-year-old ran away from me and he nearly got to the road before I was able to catch him. I knew then I had to do something. After watching Forks Over Knives, I went vegan in …

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"Hail to the Kale" Spicy Kale Scramble, African Kale & Sweet Potato Soup, Kale Powered Pasta and More! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

Since today is National Kale Day This week's plan includes our BEST recipes that use kale! Dive in with fan faves such as Kale Powered Pasta, Caribbean Black Bean Bowl, and Pineapple Teriyaki Chickpeas. Plus exciting NEW recipes like the Spicy Kale Scramble (NEW!) and Kenyan-Style Kale (NEW!)

You'll enjoy over a dozen creative ways to cook and eating Kale. (If you don't love kale yet, you will after this week! Or just celebrate with a …

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National Kale Day! +18 Compelling Reasons to Eat Kale + Recipes Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

Tomorrow is National Kale Day! Here are some amazing facts about this superhero (and oh-so-delicious) green! 


1. Kale might become the new state vegetable of Vermont.

2. There are over 50 varieties of kale!

3. There is an extremely tall variety of kale called “Jersey kale” or “cow cabbage”.

4. America plants more acres in Kale than Brussels Sprouts.

5. Kale might have saved people from starving in the UK during World War II because it’s easy to grow …

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