Cinco De Mayo is coming up soon and now is the time to start planning the snacks and food. Below are some healthy, oil-free, guilt-free snacks to have on hand!

• Aztec Corn Salad
• Mexican Chowder (pg. 112, EHH)
• Black Bean & Salsa Soup (pg. 100, EHH)
• Loaded Nachos (pg. 245, HHC)
• Lentil Taco "Meat" (p. 43, HHA)
• Mexican Dip (pg. 230, HHC)

• Low-Fat Guacamole
• Fiesta Bake (pg. 158, EHH)
• Skillet Frijoles Negros (pg. 176, EHH)
• Smokey Black Bean Enchiladas (pg. …

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We could get pretty much everything we needed at the local supermarket chain and health food store in town, but there were a few items that Trader Joe's had I couldn't find elsewhere — or TJ's prices were much more reasonable, so we'd make the trek and …

Meet our Herbie of the Week, Darlene. Through a plant-based diet, Darlene overcame crippling pain and depression with the added bonus of a 65-lb. weight loss!

HH: Can you tell us a little bit about your history with pain?

Many years ago, I became disabled when I injured my back while lifting a patient, working as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit. Subsequent surgeries made my back much worse. I worked for a while in an insurance company, …

This week's meal plan is loaded with bold flavors like our new Margarita Salad (both plans). Keeping with our easy breezy Spring theme, we've also got two new dips! (So easy, SO GOOD!) Avocado-Yogurt Dip (both plans), Sun-Dried Tomato White Bean Dip (both plans). AND by popular request, a new smoothie recipe too! Spicy Mango Lime Smoothies (both plans) will rock your socks. Don't miss this meal plan!

Individual Highlights

• Margarita Salad (NEW!)
• Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal
• Cheater Saag
• Avocado-Yogurt Dip …