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, …
Herbie of the Week: Darlene
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Herbies
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Margarita Salad, Spicy Mango Lime Smoothies, Sun-Dried Tomato Dip & MORE!
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MealPlan
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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 …
Mama & Papa Herbivore — Dishing Recipe Reviews, and an Update!
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Parents
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Hi, Mama & Papa Herbivore here with a update on how we are doing. It's hard to believe it has been 15 months plant-based and we can honestly say it is not a transition anymore, but a lifestyle of eating healthier. Our daughter's recipes have become our bible of cookbooks. We still make a lot of our old favorites from HHC, have new ones in EHH and get a different taste of many countries in HHA.
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Minimalist Monday: Reduce Waste (Reducing for Earth Day) + Plastic-Free Life (Book) Giveaway
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Minimalist
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I have to admit, I was a little giddy when I realized Earth Day was on a Monday! I've wanted to do a minimalist post on reducing (vs. recycling) for ages. I've also been dying to do a post on living more eco-friendly (i.e., plastic-free) since that's a (green) road my minimalism has taken me down, too... and, well, the stars aligned! (Or at least my calendars did!)
A little back story: The core of minimalism is to live …
Staying Hydrated: How Much Water Do We Need to Drink?
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Advice
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After sharing my recipe for a homemade sports drink on Friday, a few people emailed asking how much water we need to drink every day.
"I was wondering your take on the saying, 'Drink 8 glasses of water a day" and what the benefits are :)??? Thanks :)"
Before getting into specifics, I think we can all agree that hydration is important — and the more water we drink, the better (although drinking too much water can cause …
