This Week's Q&A (Talking Binge Eating, Energy Bars, Autoimmune Disease, Weight Watchers, Deficiencies) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

You've got questions...


Q: I was wondering if you have any advice or resources or books about food addiction or binge eating. I think I am addicted to peanut butter and cereal. After dinner, I will eat so much of both even when I am stuffed. I can't get them out of the house because they are staples in my husband's diet and he has no problem with portions. I have tried cold turkey but that hasn't worked. Do you …

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Cooking Grains Ahead + Freezing (With Video!) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Advice

We all know that brown rice is a healthier choice than white rice — but why must it take 40 minutes to cook?


This became my ongoing problem. I love brown rice, but when I came home after a long day, I just wanted to whip up one of my recipes in 15-20 minutes... not wait 40 for my rice (my rice!) to cook!!

So, I bought a fancy rice cooker — one that has a special "brown …

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Herbie of the Week: David B. Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies

In response to Kevin's interview as part of our Herbie of the Week series, David sent me a quick email about the wonderful changes he too has experienced thanks to his new plant-based diet... and in just a few weeks to boot! Amazing how fast plants can work.



HH: So David, tell us a little bit about your background and history.

Hey there, I am David Blair. I live in Southaven, Mississippi. I have been taking high blood …

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Asparagus Hummus, Multi-Vegetable Minestrone Soup, and MORE! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

This week's new recipes include Asparagus Hummus (both plans), Spicy Mango Salsa Stuffed Sweet Potato (both plans), No Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites (family), and Multi-Vegetable Minestrone Soup (family) — PLUS favorites like the Aztec Bowl and Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie!


Individual Highlights

  • Chili Wrap
  • Beth's Baja Fresh Breakfast
  • 5-Ingredient Tacos
  • French Toast
  • Spicy Mango Salsa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (NEW!)
  • Peanut Butter Cup Smoothies
  • Easy Beans & Rice
  • Fiesta Burrito Bowl
  • "Quesadillas"
  • Asparagus Hummus (NEW!)

Get this plan now.


Family …

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Not Losing Weight on a Plant-Based (Vegan) Diet? Here's Why (How to Lose Weight) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Advice

Enjoy all of the benefits of meal planning and more with our Meal Mentor membership. This includes 16 simple, healthy recipes and a shopping list for each week, as well as exclusive access to our members' community and content library!

This post is also a podcast episode!

One year ago I blogged about how the plant-based diet made me an overeater.

A lot has happened since.

After the post, hundreds (I’m not …

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