One of the best lectures I ever attended was by Jeff Novick, MS, RD about deciphering food labels. Jeff kept emphasizing to read the nutritional label and never trust or believe what's written on the front of the box. 

Although this had been my practice for ages (I always had to scan labels to make sure something was vegan) it never occurred to me that the front of the box is purely an advertisement. That I shouldn't …

Meet our Herbie of the Week, Sarah S.! Back in March, I heard from Sarah S. on Facebook  — she had beaten gestational diabetes after transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle! I knew I wanted to share her wonderful story in our Herbie of the Week series, and she graciously agreed. Sarah found success with our meal plans, losing 40 pounds, and has more energy to chase after her two little ones. Enjoy Sarah's story, in her own words.

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Start your mornings with sweet breakfast treats! Wake up to Breakfast Banana Splits (NEW!), Peach Cobbler Oatmeal (NEW!), and Breakfast Potato Rancheros (NEW!) — all for both plans. And why stop there? Look forward to your meals all week with a delicious mix of new recipes and fan favorites like Southwestern Burgers, Mexican Pizzas (NEW! for family plan), Pineapple & Quinoa Salad, and Vegetarian Delight.

Individual Highlights

• Breakfast Banana Split (NEW!)
  
• Peach Cobbler Oatmeal (NEW!)
  
• Basic Burrito …

Today, we're celebrating grains! Whole grains are a staple in my plant-based diet, along with lots of starches, vegetables, beans and fruit. Whole grains are low in calories, satiating, and full of health benefits (Source).

One of the best things about grains is that there are so many wonderful kinds and many are interchangeable, which makes it easy to mix things up with different varieties, plus put a new spin on recipes you love. I only really …

Happy Minimalist Monday! This week's topic came from a reader's suggestion:

"I liked the comment/response on minimalist hobby storage. Maybe you could focus a Monday post on minimalist hobbies (just one or two?) or the minimalist way for hobbies or storage or something. I have several hobbies that I phase through cyclically, and I have 'stuff' for each one. It would be interesting (and maybe inspiring) to hear how to minimalize hobbies."

You may also recall from Jim's guest post …