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Q: My daughter and I are doing a 5K tomorrow and I haven't run since joining the meal plan. Any post-workout/run suggestions for food or drink?

A: Make sure you hydrate after the race. Some people feel queasy after running and can't stomach solids, so a liquid is the best option for the first half hour or so. A friend of mine is a marathoner and she likes to drink smoothies after long runs (10+ miles …

I'm always getting emails from Herbies asking what brands I use — what bread can they buy that's whole-wheat and oil-free? What about tortillas? BBQ sauce? Pasta sauce?

Regrettably, brands vary by region, so the brands I have access to might not be available in your area.

For example, the bread I used to buy in NYC, I can't find here in LA and it wasn't available where I lived in Colorado, either. I'm also a huge …

I'm stoked to introduce Sheldon, our butt-kicking Herbie of the Week. Sheldon is a retired NYPD captain and 9/11 first responder. During his police career, Sheldon was decorated in the line of duty 60 (SIXTY!!) times, yet it was his diet — not his public service — that almost cost him his life. After saving another life (his own!), Sheldon went on to become a four-time National Karate Champion at 53!

Sheldon with his 4 (FOUR!) first place …

Start your week off right with 2 new recipes, Citrus Spring Salad (both plans) and Breakfast Polenta (both plans). Stay on track throughout the week with delicious meals like Asian Bowl, Chocolate Espresso Quinoa and Roasted Veg Mini Pizzas.

Individual Highlights

• Citrus Spring Salad (NEW!)
• Vegetarian Delight
  
• Roasted Veg Mini Pizzas
  
• Aztec Corn Soup
  
• Broccoli e Spaghetti
  
• Chocolate Espresso Quinoa
  
• Bombay Breakfast
  
• Breakfast Polenta (NEW!)
  
• Spring Portobello Mushrooms
  
• Lentil & Pear Salad

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One of the most common questions I receive via email is about sugar addiction. Actually, let me take that back. It's rare that someone emails specifically about "sugar addiction." The wolf is cloaked in sheep's clothing, if you will. The emails go something like, "why can't I resist cupcakes?" or "I try really hard but can't stop eating cookies at night. Why don't I have willpower?" or "I have such a bad sweet tooth." 

I think a large part of …